Assassin's Creed Chronicles (PS4, Xbox One, PC) Standalone

EoinMcLovin · 31-03-2015 5:55pm #1

Developed by Climax Studios in collaboration with Ubisoft Montreal, Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: China, the side-scrolling action platformer part of the Assassin’s Creed: Unity Season Pass, will be the first standalone release. Two more will follow.

China is the first episode, and it arrives on April 21 in North America and April 22 in Europe.

Episode two takes place in India circa 1841 as the Sikh Empire prepares for war in India and stars Arbaaz Mir from the graphic novel Assassin’s Creed: Brahman.

The final episode takes place in post-revolution Russia circa 1918, during the aftermath of the Red October revolution. It stars Assassin’s Creed: The Fall and The Chain’s Nikolaï Orelov.

Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: India and Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: Russia are slated for a fall release.

All episodes can be played and separately or together, and purchased à la carte or through a Season Pass on PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

Over the weekend it was rumored the Chronicles series would

Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: China - Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: China takes place in China, 1526, as the Ming dynasty starts to crumble. You embody Shao Jun, the last remaining Assassin of the Chinese Brotherhood, returning to her homeland with a vendetta. Newly trained by the legendary Ezio Auditore, she is hell-bent on exacting vengeance and restoring her fallen Brotherhood.
Key Features:
Witness an empire crumble
Travel across China and its legendary landmarks. Stalk enemies from the roofs of the Forbidden City, hide in the shadows of the Great Wall, meet iconic historical figures and discover this Great Empire.

Immerse yourself in a unique art direction
Brought to life by fusing the essence of Chinese 16th century traditional brush strokes with more contemporary, impressionistic styles, Shao Jun’s adventure will keep you awed in an evocative and truly living painting.

Stealth takes a new dimension
Assassin’s Creed Chronicles brings the thrill of being a master Assassin into 2.5D. Scout, sneak and hide to avoid detection. Fool enemies using whistles and disguises. Find your target, kill and escape.

Experience fast & fluid “Assault Course”
As in all Assassin’s Creed experiences, freedom of movement is essential. Whether you’re running from danger, scaling obstacles or climbing stealthily, you will feel that you really can do anything.

Shao Jun’s arsenal is in your hands
Should you fail to go undetected, you can always takeout your enemies with style using Shao Jun’s empowering combat arsenal: close-combat martial arts, a powerful Kian Sword and her unique hidden shoe blade.

Navigate multiple planes
Switch between fore, mid and background environmental layers and choose between different path accordingly to your need: opening up new pathways, completing side-missions, grabbing hidden collectibles, or taking the quickest path to your target.

Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: India - Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: India throws you into the tension between the Sikh Empire and the East India Company in 1841. When a Master Templar arrives with a mysterious item that used to belong to the Assassin Order, Arbaaz Mir must discover why he’s come, steal back the item, and protect his friends and his lover.

Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: Russia - Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: Russia occurs in Russia, 1918. Nikolai Orelov wants to leave with his family, but is required to perform one last mission for the Assassin Order: infiltrate the house where the tsar’s family is being held by the Bolsheviks and steal an artifact that has been fought over by Assassins and Templars for centuries. Along the way, he witnesses the massacre of the tsar’s children, but manages to save the princess, Anastasia. He must escape the Templars while protecting the artifact and Anastasia.

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