History of Assassin's Creed Unity in Timeline

"Assassin's Creed Unity" is the eighth main installment in the popular "Assassin's Creed" franchise, released in November 2014. Developed by Ubisoft Montreal, this action-adventure game is set during the French Revolution and allows players to control Arno Dorian in his fight against the Templars. Released for PlayStation 4, Windows, Xbox One, and later Stadia, "Unity" shares narrative connections with "Assassin's Creed Rogue".

2010: Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood Released and Unity Development Begins

Development for Assassin's Creed Unity began after the completion of Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood in 2010.

2013: Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag Released

Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, the predecessor to Assassin's Creed Unity, was released in 2013.

March 19, 2014: Assassin's Creed Unity Leaks

On March 19, 2014, early screenshots and the title of Assassin's Creed Unity were leaked.

August 2014: Assassin's Creed Rogue Announced

Assassin's Creed Rogue, which has ties to the story in Unity, was announced in August 2014.

August 28, 2014: Assassin's Creed Unity Release Delayed

On August 28, 2014, the release of Assassin's Creed Unity was delayed to November.

October 6, 2014: Ubisoft Enlists Historians for Assassin's Creed Unity

On October 6, 2014, Ubisoft announced they had enlisted historians to help revise the script of Assassin's Creed Unity.

October 2014: Assassin's Creed Unity Resolution Locked at 900p Across Consoles

In October 2014, Ubisoft confirmed that all console versions of Assassin's Creed Unity would have a 900p resolution. This decision, aimed at avoiding comparisons between PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, sparked debate among players.

October 28, 2014: Assassin's Creed Unity Initial Release Date

Assassin's Creed Unity was originally scheduled for release on October 28, 2014.

November 11, 2014: Assassin's Creed Unity North America Release

Assassin's Creed Unity was released in North America on November 11, 2014.

November 13, 2014: Assassin's Creed Unity Europe and Australasia Release

Assassin's Creed Unity was released in Europe and Australasia on November 13, 2014.

November 14, 2014: Assassin's Creed Unity United Kingdom Release

Assassin's Creed Unity was released in the United Kingdom on November 14, 2014.

November 2014: Assassin's Creed Unity Released

In November 2014, Assassin's Creed Unity was released for PlayStation 4, Windows, and Xbox One.

2014: Lack of Playable Female Characters in Assassin's Creed Unity Multiplayer Explained

After the reveal of the cooperative multiplayer mode at E3 2014, Ubisoft explained the lack of playable female avatars. Citing "the reality of production", they explained the decision was due to the significant additional work required for animations, voices, and assets.

2014: Assassin's Creed Unity Showcased at E3

At E3 2014, trailers for Assassin's Creed Unity were released, highlighting the game's cooperative multiplayer mode.

2014: Allegations of Misconduct Against Ubisoft Executives Surface

In 2014, allegations of sexual misconduct against Ubisoft executives, including Maxime Béland, came to light. Béland was accused of choking a female employee a week after the launch of Assassin's Creed Unity.

2014: Abstergo Releases Helix Software

In the game's narrative, Abstergo releases its Helix software to the public in 2014.

December 31, 2014: Assassin's Creed Unity and Rogue Reach 10 Million Units Shipped

On December 31, 2014, Ubisoft announced that combined sales for Assassin's Creed Unity and Assassin's Creed Rogue reached 10 million units shipped.

February 2015: Assassin's Creed Unity Companion App Update

In February 2015, an update to Assassin's Creed Unity's companion app removed the requirement to complete goals in the app to access certain in-game content.

October 2015: Assassin's Creed Syndicate Released

Assassin's Creed Syndicate, the successor to Assassin's Creed Unity, was released in October 2015.

2015: Assassin's Creed Unity Bugs, Glitches, and Controversy

Upon release, Assassin's Creed Unity experienced numerous bugs and glitches, leading to controversy, an apology from Ubisoft, and compensation for players.

February 2016: Ubisoft Announces Hiatus on New Assassin's Creed Games

In February 2016, Ubisoft announced they would not release any new Assassin's Creed games for the rest of the year. This decision came after the numerous issues with Assassin's Creed Unity and Ubisoft's commitment to improving the game mechanics for future titles.

April 15, 2019: Ubisoft Offers Free Assassin's Creed Unity to Support Notre Dame Restoration

Following the Notre Dame fire on April 15, 2019, Ubisoft offered the PC version of Assassin's Creed Unity for free from April 17 to 25, 2019. The company encouraged donations for the restoration of the cathedral.

April 2019: Notre-Dame Fire and Assassin's Creed Unity

Following the Notre-Dame fire in April 2019, there was discussion about whether the game's detailed model of the cathedral could help in reconstruction efforts.

May 2020: Assassin's Creed Unity Sales Milestone

By May 2020, Assassin's Creed Unity had sold over 10 million units.

May 2020: Assassin's Creed Unity Surpasses 10 Million Units Sold

In May 2020, Ubisoft revealed that Assassin's Creed Unity had sold over 10 million copies by March 2020.

July 5, 2020: Ubisoft Executives Leave Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations

On July 5, 2020, Ubisoft's Vice President for Editorial & Creative Services, Tommy François, was placed on disciplinary leave and later dismissed following sexual misconduct allegations. The following day, Vice President Editorial Maxime Béland resigned after facing similar accusations.