From the Caribbean to the French Revolution, via Imperial China and ancient Egypt, PlayStation Plus offers a true journey through time. If you are subscribed to the Extra or Premium offer, you can access almost half of the Assassin’s Creed titles for free, a catalog rich in adventures, iconic characters and spectacular settings. Here’s what you can explore right now.
Black Flag, Unity, Syndicate… the great classics that are still essential
Released in 2013, Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag transports players into the fascinating world of piracy. We play Edward Kenway, pirate and Assassin, in an open world as vast as it is captivating, between naval exploration and land missions.
In Assassin’s Creed Unity (2014), heading to Paris during the French Revolution. Although it was plagued by bugs upon release, most have now been fixed. The opportunity to give the story of Arno Dorian another chance.
Finally, Assassin’s Creed Syndicate (2015) takes us to the heart of industrial London with twins Jacob and Evie Frye. The gameplay offers two very distinct styles depending on the character chosen, between direct confrontations and strategic infiltration.
Freedom Cry and the Chronicles trilogy: adventures in their own right
Originally intended as a DLC for Black Flag, Assassin’s Creed Freedom Cry deserves its place in the catalog. The game offers you a strong and unique perspective with a hero from slavery. “Freedom Cry lets you play as Adéwalé, a former slave Assassin who first appeared in Black Flag.”
The trilogy Assassin’s Creed Chronicles offers a side-scrolling experience with a neat graphic style. Each episode takes you to a different region and era: 16th century China, India under the Sikh Empire, and post-revolutionary Russia. These games offer more linear gameplay, but just as intense.
From Renaissance Italy to Ancient Egypt with Ezio and Bayek
Lovers of complete stories will be able to relive the adventures of Ezio Auditore in The Ezio Collectionwhich brings together Assassin’s Creed II, Brotherhood And Revelations with remastered graphics. A dive into the Italian Renaissance through one of the series’ most beloved characters.
With Assassin’s Creed OriginsUbisoft is beginning an RPG shift. The player follows Bayek and Aya in Cleopatra’s Egypt, against the backdrop of a personal quest and the birth of the Assassin Brotherhood. The gameplay gains depth, with dynamic combat and advanced exploration.
Odyssey, the monumental adventure in ancient Greece
Even larger than Origins, Assassin’s Creed Odyssey takes you to 5th century BCE Greece. The player embodies Alexios or Kassandra, a mercenary immersed in the conflict between Sparta and Athens. This part highlights the Cult of Kosmos and skillfully mixes historical reality and mythology.
Odyssey stands out for its immense open world, its dialogue choices and its resolutely RPG orientation. A must for those who enjoy immersing themselves in a fascinating ancient era, while tracking down shadowy enemies.