Assassins Creed The Essential Guide

Bursting with timelines, concept art, locations, history, character profiles, and technology, this is the ultimate guide to the milennia-long struggle between the Assassin Brotherhood and the Templar Order. The covert war between two secret organizations, the Templars order and the Brotherhood of the Assassins, has been raging for millennia. Packed with beautiful images and featuring the latest lore, "Assassin's Creed: The Essential Guide," explores the major characters, technology, key historical settings, and epic story of this conflict. Encompassing the entire franchise, Assassin's Creed: The Essential Guide is both an ideal introduction and the perfect guide to the Assassin's Creed universe, full with facts on: -The Assassin Brotherhood and the Templar order -The First Civilisation -Technology and Weapons -Historical Settings and Locations -The Present day storyline

Bursting with timelines, concept art, locations, history, character profiles, and technology, this is the ultimate guide to the milennia-long struggle between the Assassin Brotherhood and the Templar Order. The covert war between two secret organizations, the Templars order and the Brotherhood of the Assassins, has been raging for millennia. Packed with beautiful images and featuring the latest lore, "Assassin's Creed: The Essential Guide," explores the major characters, technology, key historical settings, and epic story of this conflict. Encompassing the entire franchise, Assassin's Creed: The Essential Guide is both an ideal introduction and the perfect guide to the Assassin's Creed universe, full with facts on: -The Assassin Brotherhood and the Templar order -The First Civilisation -Technology and Weapons -Historical Settings and Locations -The Present day storyline

Featuring a pullout poster map, this guide reveals every hideout and point of interest that gamers need to know about "Assassin's Creed." Learn how to master each new weapon, counter every attack, disarm targets, and assassinate enemies using hidden blades.

The Assassin's Creed series is renowned for its skillful blend of historical fiction, epic environments, and exciting action. This art book offers an insider's look at the immersive art direction of Assassin's Creed Valhalla, the first title in the franchise to explore Norse culture and the Viking invasion of England in the 9th century. Featuring iconic artworks ranging from stunning settings to brutal weapons, as well as developer insights.

Assassin’s Creed is one of the biggest entertainment properties in the world. A sweeping and visually rich narrative covering the Crusades in medieval Jerusalem, the pirate-infested oceans of the Caribbean, the height of the French Revolution, and more, Assassin’s Creed immerses fans in the most dramatic periods in human history and brings to life some of its most intriguing and influential characters. This comprehensive book explores the history and legacy of Assassin’s Creed, its rich mythology, and the vivid artwork of the entire franchise, including works created for the graphic novels and downloadable content. With never-before-seen concept and character art, Assassin’s Creed: The Complete Visual History reveals the creative process behind the immersive historical settings as well as the development of such iconic characters as Altair, Ezio, Connor, and Arno, to name a few, chronicling how the franchise has evolved over the years while retaining its bold, signature look. Written by gaming journalist Matthew Miller and featuring commentary from key Ubisoft developers and artists, this comprehensive visual history offers unparalleled insight into one of the industry’s most acclaimed franchises. The ultimate word on the blockbuster gaming phenomenon, Assassin’s Creed: The Complete Visual History is a must read for fans of the franchise and those interested in discovering the astounding artistry behind the creation of a major contemporary video game series.

“This guide is quite simply exceptional. To have synthesized Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag into this single volume is one remarkable achievement. It is the result of a resolute collaboration between Piggyback and the Ubisoft development teams, an association initiated by the release of Assassin's Creed II. Everything you need is in here: the settings, the intrigue, the missions and an in-depth explanation of all game systems, beautifully laid out with tons of concept art. Having read this, I believe you will know as much about the game as we do, if not more.”Jean GuesdonCreative Director, Assassin's Creed IVWORTH ITS WEIGHT IN GOLD!? ALL 388 PAGES ARE A TREASURE: It's all in here... all secrets, all bonuses, all collectible items, all hidden destinations, all Achievements and Trophies.' YOUR ULTIMATE GUIDE TO 100% COMPLETION: An at-a-glance walkthrough steers you through every moment of the adventure supported by detailed, annotated next-gen screenshots.' ALL GAME SYSTEMS DECODED: Statistics, diagrams and analysis from our experts provide a comprehensive understanding of all game systems and features.' MULTIPLAYER SECTION: Includes hi-res maps, advanced tips and a wealth of insights.' MAP POSTER: Includes a two-sided map poster covering the immense game area.' 82 PAGES OF EXTRAS: A concept art tour of the game world; A story analysis and secret cheats; A contextualized history of the Golden Age of Piracy? 100% COMPLETE: Main missions, side quests and optional challenges - all streamlined for 100% completion.

A must-have for fans of the series, the Assassin's Creed® Odyssey Platinum Edition is a premium box set specially crafted for collectors. Exclusive Journal: A 192-page, hardcover journal with ribbon bookmark to recount your glories and document your epic odyssey through Ancient Greece. Collector's Case: Safely hold your collectibles in a beautifully designed slipcase with foil accented logo and magnetic clasp. Premium Double-sided Map Poster: Easily reference the most important points of interest and essential locations throughout Ancient Greece on an extra-large 22 1⁄2" x 36" double-sided poster printed on premium linen paper. Bold and visually striking, the second side features an iconic image inspired by the world of Assassin's Creed® Odyssey. Collectible Art Prints: A collection of 4 art prints showcasing the world of Assassin's Creed® Odyssey. Each piece is printed on 5" x 7" high-quality art paper. Includes an original piece of concept art from the Ubisoft Quebec artists--exclusive to the Platinum Edition! Includes a uniquely numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Includes Collector's Edition Guide featuring: Unique Hardcover: The Collector's Edition Guide comes in a unique premium hardcover only available in the Platinum Edition. Premium Book Treatments: Expertly crafted with foil and gloss accents, complementary endbands, and a satin ribbon bookmark. Art and Gallery Concepts: Game images and art concepts provide a visual narrative of the Assassin's Creed® Odyssey development team's artful recreation of Ancient Greece. A Message For Fans: This Collector's Edition guide features a foreword written by Jonathan Dumont, the Creative Director of Assassin's Creed® Odyssey. Epic Odyssey: Embark on your journey and follow the main story campaign as you uncover the truth about your family. We help guide you through Ancient Greece where your choices and their consequences impact your story during this epic journey. Odyssey Atlas: Detailed maps that identify points of interest, rare treasures, and other important locations throughout Ancient Greece. Much More! Special Abilities and naval combat upgrades, engraving information, playstyle tips, and a lot more! Digital Bonus: Unlock your digital version of this guide with the free code included inside. Access your digital guide anytime, anywhere, on any web-enabled device.

The characters and places from the Assassin's Creed video games come to life in this unique non-fiction guide to the historical time periods of the games. It's a perfect-and age appropriate-- book for middle grade and YA fans of the Assassin's Creed franchise, exploring how the game's characters figure into their various time periods and then diving into the real history of each. It features the true stories behind the battles, assassinations, and historical figures such as George Washington, Leonardo da Vinci and the infamous pirate Blackbeard. Illustrated with images from the games as well as historical illustrations and photographs, time periods include the Crusades, Italian Renaissance, Colonial Americas, French Revolution, and Victorian England. Both unbelievably cool and educational, Assassin's Creed Through the ages is a stunning visual guide that shows how the hugely popular game series brings history to life.

An officially licensed guide to the exciting historical destinations and ancient battlegrounds of Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed series Meticulously re-created historical sites are a staple of the bestselling Assassin's Creed series--and, in fact, are one of the main draws of Ubisoft's all-time bestselling property. Each new game transports gamers to a different era and locale, beginning with Jerusalem in the time of the Crusades and going on to explore Renaissance-era Italy, colonial America, Paris during the French Revolution, 19th-century London, and ancient Greece and Egypt. Assassin's Creed has provided a means to walk through the past and experience world history in a firsthand, immersive way. In Assassin's Creed: Atlas, previously unpublished maps, diagrams, and drawings illuminate all of the lands of antiquity featured across the series that have defined both real-world history and the games themselves. Throughout, gaming journalist Guillaume Delalande expands on Assassin's Creed's fascinating lore and reflects on the critical moments that gamers experienced in these locations.

EXECUTION IS EVERYTHING "With a whole new design philosophy focusing on open-ended missions, in a world teeming with challenges and secrets to be found, you will find this extensive book to be an invaluable companion as you explore the merciless streets of 18th century revolutionary Paris. Within its densely packed pages lie the answers and insights that will help you make the most of your gaming experience and reap countless invaluable rewards - all of this laid out with an emphasis on stunning game visuals and art." --Alex Amancio Creative Director, Assassin's Creed Unity ALL IN ONE All secrets, bonuses, rewards, collectible items, hidden destinations, Trophies and Achievements... you won't miss a thing. YOUR VISUAL GUIDE TO 100% COMPLETION At-a-glance, annotated next-gen screenshots lead you through every moment of the adventure. ALL GAME SYSTEMS DECODED Combat, skills, weapons, economy, unlockables, puzzles - all fully analyzed by our experts to maximize your potential. CO-OP MISSIONS GUIDE Hi-res screenshots and walkthroughs highlight effective routes and strategies for all co-op challenges. 100% COMPLETE Main missions, side quests and optional challenges - all streamlined for 100% completion. INCLUDES A MAP POSTER COVERING THE FULL GAME AREA! Free eGuide: Includes a code to access the mobile-friendly eGuide, a digital version of the full strategy guide optimized for a second screen experience.