Going back to almost the beginning of the Assassin’s Creed franchise, Ubisoft recently confirmed that they will be releasing Assassin’s Creed: The Ezio Collection exclusively on the Nintendo Switch from 17 February 2022. The collection will chronicle the entirety of the time we witness the events of Ezio Auditore da Firenze in the Animus, including three games (II, Brotherhood, Revelations) and two additional films.
According to Ubisoft, they hope that this collection “invites all fans of the franchise to discover or rediscover three major opuses from the Assassin’s Creed series fully playable offline and on-the-go with Nintendo Switch”. Ubisoft claim that the compilation will take “full advantage of the capabilities of the Nintendo Switch, including enhanced features such as Handheld Mode, HD Rumble, Touchscreen Interface, and Optimized HUD”.
To be specific, Assassin’s Creed: The Ezio Collection includes the following:
Assassin’s Creed II
In the first chapter, players will embody Ezio, a new Assassin carrying on the deadly lineage of his forebears through Renaissance Italy, including Florence and Venice. Thrive in an environment rich with power, revenge and conspiracy, as they hone their art, wielding weapons and instruments designed by the legendary Leonardo da Vinci himself. All solo DLC is available along the single-player campaign.
Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood
Playing as Ezio is in an enduring struggle against the powerful Templar Order, all fans will journey into Italy’s most renowned city, Rome, center of power, greed, and corruption. This will require not only strength, but leadership, as they will command an entire Brotherhood who will rally to their side. All solo DLC is available along the single-player campaign.
Assassin’s Creed Revelations
In this game, Ezio must leave his life behind in search of answers. Player will walk in the footsteps of their legendary mentor, Altaïr, on a journey of discovery and revelation. This perilous path takes them to Constantinople, the heart of the Ottoman Empire, where a growing army of Templars threaten to destabilize the region. All solo DLC is available along the single-player campaign.
Extra Bonus: two Films about Ezio
In addition to gameplay, this collection also includes two short films that dive even deeper into Ezio’s story, Assassin’s Creed Lineage and Assassin’s Creed Embers.
