Assassin's Creed: Identity

Assassin's Creed: Identity was a mobile role-playing action game developed by Ubisoft Blue Byte and released for iOS on 25 February 2016 and 18 May 2016 for Android.

Since October 2021, the server has been shutdown for play. Players who still have the game can no longer initiate any memories or contracts, and if players reinstall the game, it will be stuck in the Prologue with a guard who cannot be killed. Subsequently, the game was removed from all digital stores in December 2021. The game server was shutdown on 21 December 2021 and there is no plan for offline play.

Official synopsis

Play now the first ACTION RPG game of the acclaimed ASSASSIN'S CREED Franchise.

Explore the ITALIAN RENAISSANCE through the eyes of your OWN ASSASSIN, complete dozens of missions and unravel the epic mystery of The Crows.

CREATE, EVOLVE AND CUSTOMIZE YOUR ASSASSIN!
- Pick a CLASS: Choose between Berserker, Shadow Blade, Trickster and Thief
- CUSTOMIZE your Assassins: Use loot, choose your outfits and weapons like epic swords and the iconic hidden blade.
- Make your Assassin EVOLVE from NOVICE to MASTER!

TONS OF MISSIONS AND POSSIBILITIES!
- Experience the FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT: Run, jump, climb and feel the thrill of the leap of faith on your mobile screen!
- Achieve an infinity of QUESTS, unlock new locations and hundreds of items.
- PLAY HOW YOU WANT TO with simple tap-to-move, dual virtual stick controls or with a gamepad.

THE TECHNICAL EXCELLENCE OF THE ASSASSIN'S CREED GAMES!
- The Unity game engine brings STUNNING GRAPHICS through amazing custom-made HD textures, shaders, and models to your screen.
- Every place you visit in the ITALIAN RENAISSANCE will be an open map for you to explore: Santa Croce Area in Firenze, the Colosseum area in Roma etc.

ASSASSIN'S CREED is one of the most popular franchise of all time. Its success has been built through years with famous titles such as Assassin's Creed Syndicate, Assassin's Creed Unity, Assassin's Creed Black Flag etc.

Development

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The game was soft-launched on iPhone and iPad in Australia and New Zealand on September 30, 2014. Ubisoft also claims that the game's visuals represent "a new milestone in mobile graphics". The game was made by the Unity game engine. It requires at least iOS version 7 to install it, and nothing older than a 3rd-generation iPad or iPhone 5 to play.

Update 1.1.0 released on 26 November 2014 updated the game with the following features:

• Achievements: Prove your skills by unlocking achievements in the game. Each achievement also provides you with a useful reward.
• Challenges: Become a true Assassin by mastering even the toughest challenges for each mission.
• Leap of Faith: The iconic move of any true Assassin is now finally available.
• New location to unlock: Roma Coloseo is now playable!
• Daily rewards: Your loyalty shall be rewarded. Earn valuable items each day you enter the game.
• Action button: Don’t want to take your fingers of the device while playing? Simply use the new action button instead of tapping on the screen.
• New tutorials: All parts of the game are now more thoroughly explained in the new and enhanced tutorial.
• Modules: Earn modules to equip your Assassin with buffs that give you an advantage in your missions for a limited amount of time.
• UI Improvements: The Animus has been improved to become more intuitive and easier to understand.

New kill token UI

• Reworked Kill Token UI: The revamped kill token allows you to trigger awesome finishing moves.
• Enhanced decryption: You can now choose the Assassin for which you generate loot.
• More mission objectives: Additional mission types are available in all locations.
• Skill progression: You will need a few more points to unlock the latest Skill Tiers, but you can now unlock your secondary class faster.

Update 1.2.0 released on 27 January 2015 and included the following:

• Successfully completed missions now have a chance of rewarding with items
• Modules and decryption components
• Invite and play with Facebook friends
• Llink profile with Facebook to save progress
• Progress faster with the new XP Module
• 10+ new Achievements and Story Mission challenges
• New feature: Refresh mission button
• Tutorial pop-ups are not shown any longer after completing the first Story Mission successfully
• The cooldown of Skills is now visible without opening the Skill Wheel
• The Assassin Hireling list has been improved (one list per Assassin, faster refresh)
• Parkour Missions have been improved
• The tutorial has been improved
• Additional bug fixing

Update 1.3.0, released on 5 March 2015, updated the following:

• Hidden chests: Find hidden chests to get extra loot in each mission!
• Reward boost: Get an extra amount of Coins in each mission by using the new Reward Boost.
• Everyplay®: Capture and share your best moments with the new integration of Everyplay®! (Only available on some devices)
• Generous rewards: You now get more Coins and XP for each mission.
• Access to locations: You will get access to new locations way faster than before.
• Training costs: Training your Assassin is cheaper now!
• New item names: This renaming should make things easier to understand and be more intuitive.
• Mission flow: Continue directly to the next mission without having to go back to the animus.
• Bugs fixed: Several smaller bug fixes will improve your experience.

Update 1.6.0, released on 1 September 2015, updated the following:

• Heroic mode: Unlock a new heroic difficulty level by completing the story campaign. This will present you with extraordinary challenges and the chance to unlock even more features and game modes.
• Story rework: the game changed with the new story.
• New mission structure: Switch anytime between following the story campaign or playing countless contract missions for extra rewards and specific items.
• New tutorials: Get to know each new feature you unlock in a completely reworked tutorial.
• New inventory: You can now find all of your possessions and player stats in the redesigned inventory for a much easier overview.
• Mystery boxes: Get your hands on these precious treasure chests in order to receive random rewards of various qualities.
• Forge system: Replacing the decryption system, this new feature allows you to upgrade your old or unused equipment into more powerful gear.
• Boosts: Replacing the module system, you can now considerably boost your Assassin’s skills for a limited amount of time with ease.
• Free credits: You now have the chance to earn some extra Abstergo Credits for free. Visit the shop!

On 25 February 2016, the game launched worldwide for iOS. On 5 May 2016, the official Facebook account announced that the game would release for Android on 18 May and would include the new Forlì update.

Update 2.5.2, the first major update titled Forlì – A Crimson Sunset, released on 18 May 2016.

Update 2.6.0, the second major update: the Leaderboard Update (also as known as the Leaderboard Event) released on July 7, 2016.

On August 26, 2016, the official revealed that the next update will content the Black Flag.

Update 2.7.0, the Black Flag Update (also as known as the Pirate Update and Pirate Event) released on September 13, 2016.

On September 24, 2016, the official announced the game was available worldwide for the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 again. The device needs to update to Marshmallow (Android 6.0).

On November 22, 2016, the official Facebook account announced the next content update would include elements from the film and would be updated in the next day.

Update 2.8.2, the Movie Update—also as known as the Movie Event—released on 23 November 2016.

On 24 February 2017, there was a special one year anniversary for the game that gave five players a chance to win Ezio's outfit in-game.

As of Update 2.8.9, released 7 November 2018, support for iPhone X was added.

Gameplay

Assassin's Creed: Identity primarily took place in Florence and Rome during the Renaissance. New locations, and items, were be unlocked by playing through the game. The database returned, offering entries on historic monuments, characters and events.

The missions in Identity centered around the Crows gang and the Isu. Missions were short and varied, generated from sixteen different mission types. Players could choose to hire friends and other players to help complete objectives.

Identity allowed players to train, develop, and equip two different Assassins. Players could choose from four classes: Berserker, Shadow Blade, Trickster and Thief. Each class had its own strengths and weaknesses. Assassins could be customized with unique outfits and color variations. Using the forging system, players could create new items and use it to customize their Assassin.

Identity supported tap-to-move, dual virtual stick controls and gamepads. Running on the Unity engine, the game featured custom-made HD textures, shaders and models, as based on the Assassin's Creed console games. It also included a dynamic crowd system and lighting, as well as night, day and weather presets.

In order to effectively solve most enemies, the Kill Token could be gained by killing guards, which increased the meter by one bar, with a total of three bars. When the meter was completely filled, it granted Lo Sparviero the ability to execute the target. Conversely, every injury in combat decreased the meter by one bar.

Awards

• 2016 HMMA Winners
  • "SONG/SCORE – MOBILE VIDEO GAME"
• App Store - Best of 2016
  • "Runner-Up: iPad Game of the Year: South Africa, Middle East"

Gallery

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• File:Assassin’s Creed – Identity – AC 10th anniversary highlight trailer

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  An Assassin performing a Leap of Faith in Rome
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  An Assassin attacking a Papal Guard near the Castel Sant'Angelo

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  Loggia dei Lanzi
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  Palazzo della Signoria in day
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  The battle of Forlì
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  A rainy Monteriggioni after the siege
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  Bonfire of the Vanities
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  War of the League of Cambrai
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  An Assassin fighting in Rome

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External links

• Assassin's Creed Identity (@AssassinsCreedIdentity) on Facebook
• ACIdentity (@ACIdentity) on Twitter
• Assassin's Creed: Identity on Google Play (archived capture)
• Assassin's Creed: Identity on App Store (archived capture)