Assassin's Creed Shadows is the closest we've been to Ezio's timeline since Revelations, and that could be huge for Codename Hexe

Opinion | The Templars are back in AC Shadows, bringing the RPG back to its roots and spelling a new beginning.

April 10, 2025 · 1 min · 59 words · Robert Carter

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The Ezio Trilogy ended in 2012 with Assassin’s Creed Revelations.

What’s in a name?

Assassin�s Creed Shadows screenshot of Naoe standing before the symbol of the Assassins

Shadows is a sign that Ubisoft is done with all the exposition.

In truth, I’d have liked to see more of the Templars woven throughout Assassin’s Creed Shadows.

A player flying down a zipline to kill some enemy guards during Assassin’s Creed Revelations.

Naoe standing in front of a forest as leaves blow in the wind in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

Assassin’s Creed Shadows screenshot of Nuno Caro, a templar, whose Templar cross pendant can be seen around his neck

Assassin�s Creed Syndicate screenshot of Evie and Jacob Fyre

Assassin�s Creed 3 screenshot of Desmond hilding a circular Isu artifact

Yasuke and Naoe ready to fight on the Assassin�s Creed Shadows On The Radar thumbnail

Assassin�s Creed Shadows protagonist Yasuke riding through an autumnal forest on horseback, with an overlay for GamesRadar+�s On The Radar initiative

Yasuke riding through a lush green field on horseback in Assassin�s Creed Shadows

Being hunted by two people watching you from bamboo in Assassin�s Creed Shadows

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Assassin�s Creed Shadows screenshot showing Yasuke kneeling and praying while wearing a traditional purple robe

Assassin�s Creed Shadows review gameplay showing Yasuke overlooking the sea and lush green scenery

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