Ubisoft to expand Assassin's Creed franchise - MCV/DEVELOP
Ubisoft has ditched the traditional ‘fire and forget' model for its latest triple-A release – and reckons that a new Assassin's Creed movie and book can help
mcvuk.comI don’t have live access to up-to-the-minute sources right now. Here’s what I can share based on what’s publicly known about Assassin’s Creed Lineage and its recent relevance.
Answer
- Assassin’s Creed: Lineage is a 2009--era set of three short films created by Ubisoft to bridge Assassin’s Creed and Assassin’s Creed II. There’s no current new live-action release announced as of my last update, but several years of media activity around the franchise reference Lineage as foundational lore for Ezio’s story.[3][7][9]
Context and recent developments
- The broader Assassin’s Creed franchise continues to expand with films, TV projects, and games, and Lineage is frequently cited as the early cross-media effort that helped set Ezio’s era in motion. If there are new Lineage-specific updates (new releases, remasters, or redistributions), they would likely appear in entertainment trade outlets or Ubisoft announcements.[7][3]
- Netflix has been reported to develop a live-action Assassin’s Creed series, which may influence or intersect with Lineage-era storytelling, but details about alignment to Lineage specifically remain unclear. For the most current status, checking major entertainment outlets or Ubisoft press releases would confirm any new Lineage-focused material.[1]
Why you’re seeing this
- The Lineage shorts are often referenced when discussing the lead-in to Assassin’s Creed II, since they depict Giovanni Auditore and set up Ezio’s backdrop. They were produced as promotional content and are widely discussed in fan wikis and IGN-style previews as part of Ezio’s origin narrative.[3][7]
Illustrative note
- If you’re exploring Lineage for a project or fan viewing, you can watch the three episodes that originally aired in 2009 and were later uploaded for broader viewing. They serve as a concise bridge to Ezio’s adventures in AC II.[8][3]
Would you like me to search for the very latest updates from official Ubisoft channels or major entertainment outlets to confirm any new Lineage-related news? If you share your preference (e.g., “latest official announcements” or “latest fan discussions”), I can tailor the check.