Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines

Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines is a game that will be released exclusively for the PSP. It was announced at the E3 convention. In 'Bloodlines' the player plays again, as Altaïr Ibn La-Ahad. The gameplay will be much like the first game, but little about the story or any characters has been revealed as of yet. The events of this game will take place right after the first game. It will explain the missing link between Altaïr, Ezio and Desmond. In Assassin's Creed II Ezio will find the codex of Altaïr to become an Assassin. This game will explain where it comes from. It will not only reveal more about Altaïr, but also more about Ezio, how he is born and other details.

Story

Main article: Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines Story

Altaïr discovers the Templars are heading for Cyprus and hunts down the ascending Templars. As the Templars withdraw from the Holy Land after Altaïr kills Robert de Sable, the Assassin follows them to the island of Cyprus. Finding new allies and enemies, Altaïr helps the local resistance against the Templar occupation and strikes down the ascendant Templar commanders. Along the story Altaïr learns more about himself and the Apple of Eden, as well as the Templar's ways and means of power and peace.

Connection

You can collect Templar Coins and Treasures on the PSP, to later connect to your PS3, and share value across both SKUs. Additionally, as players unlock Health and Weapons upgrades in Assassin’s Creed 2 PS3, the same upgrade will be unlocked in Assassin’s Creed: Bloodlines. Also, rumors persist that completing bloodlines and then connecting it to your PS3 will unlock 6 additional weapons for the PS3 game.