Secrets of Assassin's Creed. Book 1. From 2007 to 2014: The Rise of the Franchise

Assassin’s Creed — a franchise by Ubisoft, based on adventure games with an open world, where special attention is paid to stealth. The series takes place in different eras and countries against the backdrop of significant historical events, adding themes of science fiction and mythology. The main plot tells the story of a centuries-old secret struggle between two organizations — the Templars and the Assassins.

Assassin’s Creed has significantly redefined the perspective on video games. The author of the book meticulously explores the inception of the series and its development from 2007 to 2014. Discover the evolution of the franchise from the first Assassin’s Creed to Assassin’s Creed Rogue and how it impacted the gaming industry.

• What inspired the creators of the original Assassin’s Creed and what was its innovation?
• What new mechanics and storylines emerged in Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood and Revelations?
• What technical challenges were encountered during the development of Assassin’s Creed III and IV: Black Flag?

«A reference book for every fan of Assassin’s Creed, where the author reminds that behind overwhelming success or loud failure stands not one specific person or a bunch of corporate bosses, but primarily a strong brotherhood of creative allies, whose unwavering credo — everything is true, but not much is allowed!» — Gennady Apresov, head of development of Exodus of the Ancients