The usual, now traditional Assassin’s Creed game is still expected to be released later this year. But for the next release in the franchise, things will be a little bit different as can be seen in the announcement trailer for Assassin’s Creed: Chronicles.

The game will be released in three different parts, following three different assassins in three very different times and locations. The games won’t be similar to the usual big releases in the series, but closer to an arcade game with a sidescroller style to it.

You can read much more about the game, what time frames it will be set in, and check out the announcement trailer below.

Here’s the full rundown of the game, where it’ll be set, and who you’ll play as:

Assassin’s Creed Chronicles tells the story of Assassins in three diverse locations and time periods for a series of all-new Assassin’s Creed adventures. Each Chronicle will transport players to lush and beautiful surroundings brought to life in a gorgeous art style for a brand new Assassin’s Creed experience.

Whether you’re a longtime fan or brand new to the universe Assassin’s Creed Chronicles will give you all the stealth, action, and intrigue that made Assassin’s Creed one of the biggest franchises in video games today.

About Assassin’s Creed Chronicles:

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.

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.

STEALTH TAKES ON A NEW DIMENSION
Embrace the thrill of being a Master Assassin to 2.5D. Scout, sneak, and hide to avoid detection. Fool your enemies by using whistles and disguises. Find your target, kill, and escape.

FAST AND FLUID ASSAULT COURSE
Whether you’re running from danger, scaling obstacles, or climbing stealthily, you will feel that you really can do anything.

MASTER THREE DIFFERENT COMBAT STYLES
Each Assassin is equipped with a powerful range of weapons and distinct gadgets, making every experience unique, with a wide assortment of abilities in your arsenal.

NAVIGATE MULTIPLE PLANES
Switch between fore, mid, and background environments and choose different paths according to your needs. Open new pathways, complete side missions, grab hidden collectibles, or take the quickest path to your target.

Assassin’s Creed Chronicles will be available on Playstation 4, Xbox One, and PC.

The first installment in the trio of stories will be released on April 21st.

Trailer

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