It’s a well-known tradition for the vast majority of Assassin’s Creed games to be announced with a CGI trailer. While some of these trailers are used as in-game cutscenes, most of them are completely independent of their attached games and exist only to give fans a taste of what to expect from the tone and story. What makes these trailers unique is that they’re essentially mini-movies.
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Each trailer has a beginning, middle, end, and has a very simple plot that’s told in roughly five minutes. While CGI trailers are largely criticized by gamers for their lack of gameplay, the Assassin’s Creed trailers have avoided this criticism by being great sources of entertainment in their own right.
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10 Assassin’s Creed Origins
Set to Leonard Cohen’s “You Want It Darker,” the trailer for Assassin’s Creed Origins begins at a slower pace than most. It highlights the majesty and beauty of Ancient Egypt, while also depicting the haughty arrogance of those in power. Things really kick off when the game’s protagonist Bayek attacks a nobleman and his entourage.
What follows isn't a quick or clean assassination, but a brutal brawl that Bayek barely survives through some quick thinking. Origins was a complete overhaul of the franchise and the brutal tone of this trailer highlights this. While it lingers a little too long on the Egyptian iconography, it’s still an entertaining trailer.
9 Assassin’s Creed III
The trailer for Assassin’s Creed III opens with a bald eagle observing the American Revolution, while Connor Kenway’s narration paints a less-than-sparkling picture of the revolutionaries. The eagle then takes off and seems to transform into Connor, who bravely charges a redcoat camp. What follows is an impressive fight scene.
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After taking out legions of soldiers, Connor dispatches the redcoat leader who he reveals to be a Templar. This hints at a darker conflict between ancient enemies using the revolution as a smokescreen. With this tantalizing taste of things to come, plus an impressive showing from the game’s protagonist, the trailer expertly makes fans intrigued by what Assassin’s Creed III will offer.
8 Assassin’s Creed II
Assassin’s Creed II is a fan-favorite entry in the series, and its CGI trailer is full of the spectacle such an entry deserves. Set in Venice in 1486, the trailer followers protagonist Ezio Auditore dispatching his targets under the cover of a lavish festival. When confronted by guards, Ezio shows off his impressive fighting skills but also some surprising mercy.
One of his targets escapes Ezio’s initial attack and attempts to lure him into a trap. Just when it looks like the plan might work, Ezio takes the man out from afar with the new hidden gun. The trailer does an excellent job of showing off not just the protagonist, but Assassin's Creed II’s setting.
7 Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood
Moving the setting to Rome, Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood is a direct sequel to Assassin’s Creed II. The audience sees Ezio approach his target completely out in the open, but things aren’t as simple as they appear. While Ezio is just as capable a fighter as ever, many of his assailants seem to fall before getting anywhere near him.
At the trailer’s climax, the trick gets revealed as a small army of Assassins stands with Ezio against their imposing adversary. Both armies rush towards each other in an ending that compels the viewer to play the game. By showing off the game’s key mechanic in such a cinematic way, this trailer drummed up tons of interest for Brotherhood.
6 Assassin’s Creed: Revelations
The third entry in the “Ezio Trilogy,” Assassin’s Creed: Revelations has a darker trailer than most AC games. Set to Woodkid’s “Iron,” the trailer portrays a much older Ezio in prison. As he’s dragged out to his fate, the trailer reveals the fight that led to this situation.
While age clearly hasn't dulled Ezio’s edge, he’s eventually brought to his knees by the overwhelming odds. Just as it appears he’s about to be executed, Ezio gives one more fight right when the trailer ends. Fans invested in Ezio’s story were all-but guaranteed to buy the game after the cliffhanger ending.
5 Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag
One of the franchise’s most beloved entries, Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag is set in the Age of Piracy and stars Edward Kenway. The trailer opens with him and his crew hanging out in a tavern when a Spanish captain walks in. Starting a bar fight as cover, Edward kills the captain and steals something from him.
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The captain’s allies pursue Edward and his crew out to sea, leading to one of the game’s famous ship battles. Edward then sneaks onto the opposing ship and takes out its captain with a combination of an assassin’s guile and a pirate’s brutality. The trailer perfectly sells Black Flag’s fantasy of a pirate adventure with AC’s trademark stealth and subterfuge.
4 Assassin’s Creed: Syndicate
Set in 1868 London, the trailer for Assassin’s Creed: Syndicate is perhaps the most “movie-like.” The trailer follows Jacob Frye and his Rooks gang as they attempt to rescue a group of children from a sweatshop. The trailer has a different tone, and some may not realize it’s an Assassin’s Creed trailer until Jacob dons the iconic hood.
Jacob is very unsubtle, engaging in daring carriage chases and brutal brawls set to Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds' "In the Heat Of The Moment." However, Jacob shows the cunning of an assassin, and the heart to win the loyalty of his gang. The trailer for Assassin’s Creed: Syndicate has some thrilling action sequences, but it largely omits Jacob’s sister Evie.
3 Assassin’s Creed: Unity
The trailer for Assassin’s Creed: Unity takes a similar approach as Brotherhood’s trailer, but does it much more successfully. The trailer uses the French Revolution as a backdrop while Arno Dorian and his three allies stalk their target. Using a violent riot as cover, the four Assassins take on their quarry’s army of bodyguards to Lorde’s excellent cover of “Everybody Wants To Rule The World.”
While Arno is the game’s protagonist, all four Assassins are given plenty of time to shine, each showing off unique abilities and personality despite no dialogue. The fight scene is excellently choreographed and delivers a satisfying conclusion. While Unity has a bit of a mixed reception, this trailer is one of AC’s best.
2 Assassin’s Creed: Mirage
The trailer for Assassin’s Creed: Mirage stands out for showing a very satisfying character arc for protagonist Basim Ibn Ishaq. The trailer depicts Basim as a young street thief who unsuccessfully attempts to escape some guards. Basim is then rescued by an Assassin who trains him in her ways.
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The trailer shows Basim as a fully fledged Assassin who is much more competent at dealing with guards now. His transformation is brought home by the triumphant playing of “Ezio’s Family” as Basim effortlessly takes out his target. The trailer for Assassin’s Creed: Mirage is an excellent introduction for a game aiming to take the franchise back to its roots.
1 Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla
Assassin’s Creed’s best trailer is for arguably its most divisive game: Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla. The trailer shows Eivor and their clan of Vikings living nobly in contrast with a narration that calls them savages. The narrator is revealed to be King Alfred the Great, who vows to “speak to them in a language they will understand.”
The Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla trailer ends with a glorious battle that's as brutal and bloody as any conflict with Vikings should be. Just when it seems as if Eivor is about to meet their end at the hands of a massive opponent, they defeat their assailant with the iconic Hidden Blade. It’s a thrilling trailer that got plenty of fans excited.
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10 Best Assassin's Creed CGI Trailers, Ranked? ›
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What is the best game trailer ever? ›- 1 Elden Ring - E3 Trailer, 2019.
- 2 The Last Of Us Part 2 - Reveal Trailer, 2016. ...
- 3 Red Dead Redemption 2: Announcement Trailer, 2016. ...
- 4 Final Fantasy 7 Remake - E3 Trailer, 2015. ...
- 5 Dead Island 2 Gameplay Trailer - 2022. ...
- 6 Super Smash Bros. ...
- 7 Gears Of War - Mad World Trailer, 2010. ...
DIGIC Pictures was founded in December 2001 by Alex S. Rabb, originally creating trailers and promotional teasers for video games, as part of video game developer Black Hole Entertainment.
What is the newest Assassin's Creed? ›Assassin's Creed: Valhalla (2021)
Which is the No 1 trailer in the world? ›Spider-Man: No Way Home teaser trailer tops the list earning 355.5 million views.
Which AC is Connor Kenway? ›April 4 was Assassin's Creed 3 protagonist Connor Kenway's birthday, leading many to reminiscence about the character and the game. It's a warm reception now, but it's hard not to imagine how Connor himself was received at first.
Who makes Ezio? ›| Ezio Auditore da Firenze | |
|---|---|
| First game | Assassin's Creed II (2009) |
| Created by | Ubisoft Montreal |
| Portrayed by | Devon Bostick (Lineage) |
| Voiced by | Roger Craig Smith |
Ismail served as creative director for Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag, Assassin's Creed Origins and the upcoming Assassin's Creed Valhalla. His departure marks the latest in a line of high-profile figures to leave Ubisoft following a wave of sexual misconduct and assault allegations.
What's Assassin's Creed Infinity? ›Assassin's Creed Infinity is not a new game in the popular stealth franchise. Instead, it is a hub from which you can hop into a series of different Assassin's Creed games, acting as an Animus (the device used to leap into the past canonically in Assassin's Creed) on your gaming platform.
Which Assassin Creed is free? ›Assassin's Creed Valhalla is free to download and play right now.
Which is the most liked trailer? ›
As of February 2023, the teaser of "Spider-Man: No Way Home" (2021) remained the most-watched movie trailer within 24 hours of release in history, with more than 355 million views.
Who was the first trailer? ›The first trailer shown in an American film theater was in November 1913, when Nils Granlund, the advertising manager for the Marcus Loew theater chain, produced a short promotional film for the musical The Pleasure Seekers, opening at the Winter Garden Theatre on Broadway.
What is the most-watched trailer ever? ›1 Avengers: Infinity War (2018) - 258 million views.
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Who is the coolest video game character ever? ›- HK-47.
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Haytham E. Kenway is a character in Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed video game franchise.
Is Connor Kenway a Indian? ›Connor is Native American in origin and after his childhood tragedy he was raised by the Mohawk tribe. The Native Americans for a large part of the war chose to stay out of the conflict, not wanting to be a part of a fight that did not concern them.
Who was the first Assassin? ›Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad
Member of the Levantine Brotherhood of Assassins, Altaïr was the first historic Assassin introduced in the original Assassin's Creed game.
Ezio also gained the ability to dual-wield the Hidden Gun alongside a medium, primary weapon; such as a sword or warhammer. It allowed him to seamlessly switch between short and long ranged combat in battle, using the Hidden Gun with his left and a sword with his right.
Who is Ezio master? ›
Ezio is an Italian nobleman who learns the ways of the Creed in order to seek vengeance after the death of his father and brothers by the Templars. Ezio is a free soul with undeniable panache, but also has a very human side to his personality.
Did Creed fake his own death? ›In a deleted scene, after a newspaper reporter recognizes him and claims to have written his obituary—and he thanks the man for such a complimentary portrait—it was revealed that Creed faked his own death 10 years ago "for tax reasons", and admits that he draws benefits as his own widow.
What is the most controversial Assassins Creed? ›Assassin's Creed Unity (2014)
Arguably the most controversial entry in the franchise, Unity came at a time when Ubisoft was desperately looking to release at least one Assassin's Creed game every year.
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- Desmond Miles. Various. ...
- Al Mualim. “Assassin's Creed” (2007) ...
- Cesare Borgia. “Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood” (2010) ...
- Charles Lee. “Assassin's Creed III” (2012) ...
- Dag Nithisson. “Assassin's Creed Valhalla” (2020) ...
- Vieri de' Pazzi. ...
- Warren Vidic.
Fans are in agreement that Assassin's Creed Unity really set the standard in the franchise when it comes to graphics.
Who is the god of Assassins Creed? ›Depicted clockwise from top center are: Zeus, Hephaestus, Athena, Apollo, Hermes, Artemis, Poseidon, Eros, Aphrodite, Ares, Dionysus, Hades, Hestia, Demeter, Hera.
Is Ubisoft ending Assassins Creed? ›Ubisoft is set to shut down multiplayer and online services for 15 games on September 1, 2022, including five Assassin's Creed games, Far Cry 3, Splinter Cell: Blacklist, Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands, and more.
What is the most expensive Assassins Creed? ›Ubisoft is selling a limited-edition special collector's edition of Assassin's Creed: Origins for $799.99. I thought it was a typo when I read the press release. After all, who would pay this much for a video game? Even a video game that has a lot of neat extras and is only available in very limited quantities.
Can I skip Assassin's Creed? ›It's also skippable for people because the major revelations and twists are in later games. I would like to ask people who recommend skipping it how they felt about the first game as they played it, and there were no other AC games to compare it to. Whatever decision you make on this, you will have fun, regardless.
Is Arno an assassin at the end? ›With a new outlook and purpose, Arno finishes his mission and rejoins the Brotherhood in Paris, now with the firm belief that he can make a positive difference in the city. Over the years, Arno continued to work alongside the Assassins in France, eventually earning the rank of Master Assassin.
What is the top 1 game ever? ›
| Rank | Game | Developer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minecraft | Mojang Studios |
| 2 | GTA 5 | Rockstar |
| 3 | Tetris (EA) | EA Mobile |
| 4 | Wii Sport | Nintendo |
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- 3.6 Drake of the 99 Dragons (2003)
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- 3.8 Lula 3D (2005)
- Here are the games with the best graphics.
- Red Dead Redemption 2.
- Forza Horizon 5.
- God of War: Ragnarok.
- Assassin's Creed Valhalla.
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2.
- Microsoft Flight Simulator.
- Marvel's Spider-Man.
| Rank | Game | Active Player |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | PUBG | 100 Million+ |
| 2 | Minecraft | 95 Million+ |
| 3 | Apex Legends | 50 Million |
| 4 | Fortnite Battle Royale | 45 Million |
The Game Boy first launched in Japan on April 21, 1989, with Super Mario Land, Alleyway, Baseball, and Yakuman. For the North American launches, Tetris and Tennis were also featured, while Yakuman was never released outside of Japan.
When was the last Game Boy sold? ›
Several redesigns were released during the console's lifetime, including the Game Boy Pocket in 1996 and the Game Boy Light in 1998 (Japan only). Production of the Game Boy continued until 2003, well after the release of its second successor, the Game Boy Advance, in 2001.
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