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Netflix's Assassin's Creed adaption will tell an original story, set over 1,400 years before the series' other trip to Italy, Assassin's Creed 2
Netflix's upcoming live-action Assassin's Creed series will feature an original story set in ancient Rome in 64 AD, over 1,400 years before the events of Assassin's Creed 2. The series, which has begun production in Italy, is helmed by creators and showrunners Roberto Patino and David Wiener, with a potential 2027 release window. The plot may explore events such as the Great Fire of Rome and Emperor Nero's reign.
Ubisoft Reveals Setting and Cast For Netflix's Asasssin's Creed Series
Ubisoft has announced that the upcoming live-action Assassin's Creed series for Netflix will be set in Ancient Rome in 64 AD, during the reign of Emperor Nero. The ensemble cast has also been revealed, featuring Toby Wallace, Lola Petticrew, and Laura Marcus. The series is currently filming in Italy with no release date announced.
Netflix's Assassin's Creed show confirms all-new time period, but will return to a fan-favorite location
Netflix's upcoming Assassin's Creed television series will be set in Rome, 64 AD, during the Great Fire of Rome. While the show will feature an original story, it revisits a location significant to the Assassin's Creed Brotherhood game. The series does not yet have a release date.
Netflix's Assassin's Creed TV show is about assassins roaming Ancient Rome and its hero might meet Nero
Filming has begun in Italy for Netflix's Assassin's Creed television series, set in Ancient Rome in 64 AD during Emperor Nero's reign. The series will feature actors Toby Wallace, Lola Petticrew, and Laura Marcus, among others. While a release date has not been announced, the historical setting promises intrigue and conflict.
Assassin’s Creed Netflix Series Starts Filming in Rome, Will Take Place in 64 AD
Filming has begun in Rome for Netflix's live-action Assassin's Creed television series, set in 64 AD during the Roman Empire. The show, a collaboration between Netflix and Ubisoft, will feature an original story about a secret war between factions vying for control of humanity's future. Roberto Patino and David Wiener are serving as creators, showrunners, and executive producers.
Wild Tower Brings Dark Fantasy Action to Steam with Three Kingdoms Twist
Wild Tower, a new indie dark fantasy action-adventure game with roguelike elements, has launched on Steam. It uniquely blends the historical Three Kingdoms period of ancient China with supernatural horrors, tasking players with exploring a cursed tower. The game emphasizes exploration, equipment scavenging, and tactical combat, offering a fresh take on historical settings by using them as inspiration for original narratives.
Cozy Narrative Gardening Game The Abbess Garden Launches on PC - IGN
The narrative gardening game The Abbess Garden, developed by MD Studio and published by indie.io, has launched on PC for $9.99 with a limited-time 20% discount. Players tend a garden in 1643 France, uncovering secrets and building relationships while managing real-life botany and seasonal changes. The game is also available on Steam Deck.
Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut - The Weight of the Blade
Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut on PlayStation 5 enhances the action-adventure experience with deeper narrative exploration and historical fidelity. The expansion, particularly the Iki Island content, delves into the protagonist Jin Sakai's complex past and the moral ambiguities of the samurai code, offering a more profound and challenging experience than the original.
Dynasty Warriors: Origins – A Clever Comeback to the Roots
Dynasty Warriors: Origins successfully returns to the series' roots, refining core gameplay mechanics with new polish while retaining the satisfying power fantasy. The game offers a compelling narrative based on the Romance of the Three Kingdoms with branching choices and multiple endings, alongside robust replayability through New Game+ and challenge modes. Despite the absence of online co-op, Origins delivers the best Dynasty Warriors experience in years by focusing on what made the series beloved.
