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In the Animus: History of Assassin’s Creed

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Gaming History Club
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May 21, 2025
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1987
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Summary

What began as a game about a bodyguard for a prince evolved into a genre-defining series, steeped in the mythos of the real-life Order of Assassins and inspired by Vladimir Bartol’s novel Alamut. Join us as we explore how Ubisoft’s ambitious leap of faith turned parkour, historical fiction, and stealth into the DNA of a franchise that blurred the lines between fact and fantasy Please like, subscribe, and we look forward to seeing you when new episodes are released every second Wednesday. Sources: Polygon: Assassin's Creed - An Oral History Gate of Alamut We welcome you to get in touch with us! Visit us on: GamingHistory.Club Facebook Instagram Theme tune created by Tom Docherty