- For collection on PS3 and Xbox 360, see Assassin's Creed: Ezio Trilogy.
Assassin's Creed: The Ezio Collection is a 2016 compilation comprised of three remastered versions of games featuring Ezio Auditore da Firenze: Assassin's Creed II, Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood, and Assassin's Creed: Revelations. All three games feature improved graphics, lighting, effects and textures, as well as including all previously released downloadable content for the single-player. It was released on 15 November 2016 in the United States and 18 November 2016 in the United Kingdom for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
A Nintendo Switch version was announced on January 11, 2022, and was released on February 17, 2022.
Gameplay[]
Significant enhancements are evident in the graphics and level of detail across the games. While the framerate remains consistent, smoother gameplay is achieved thanks to improved hardware capabilities. Additionally, saturation levels have been notably increased, enhancing the visual experience. Players can now unlock tie-in game rewards from Assassin's Creed II and Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood, such as Bloodlines weapons and Medici and Venice capes, through the Ubisoft Club.[1]
Each game within the collection includes all downloadable content, although certain content remains accessible only via the Ubisoft Club. Notable control adjustments have been made on the PS4 version to align with other titles in the Assassin's Creed series on the system, such as changing the run command from R1 to R2. Moreover, multiplayer modes have been removed from both Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood and Assassin's Creed: Revelations.[1] For players on the Nintendo Switch platform, all games feature Handheld mode, HD rumble, a touch screen interface, and an optimized HUD, enhancing the overall gaming experience.[2] On Switch also, the "Ubisoft presents" text is replaced by "A Ubisoft Original".[3]
Publisher's summary[]
PlayStation 4, Xbox One[]
Live the complete saga of Master Assassin Ezio Auditore da Firenze, the most iconic leader of the Brotherhood of Assassins, as you seek vengeance for the betrayal of your family in a time of greed, corruption, and murderous conspiracy.
Including three of the most critically acclaimed titles in the Assassin’s Creed franchise and featuring over 80 hours of gameplay with enhanced graphics, Assassin’s Creed The Ezio Collection brings these enduring adventures to life for the first time on Xbox One and PlayStation 4 system.
Includes:
- Assassin's Creed II
- Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood
- Assassin's Creed: Revelations
- All single-player add-on content packs for the included three games.
- Bonus short films – Learn more about Ezio's childhood and final days in the complete Assassin's Creed: Lineage and Assassin's Creed: Embers short films.[4]
Nintendo Switch[]
Experience the award-winning series as you become Ezio Auditore da Firenze, the most celebrated and iconic Master Assassin in the franchise.
Includes the acclaimed single-player campaigns and all solo DLC from three games: Assassin’s Creed® II, Assassin’s Creed® Brotherhood, and Assassin’s Creed® Revelations, as well as two short films. Live the complete saga of a Master Assassin.
Learn the ways of the Assassins and seek vengeance for the betrayal of your family. Journey through 15th-century Renaissance Italy and become the most legendary leader of the Brotherhood, then embark on a final quest of discovery as you learn the truth about the Creed.
Includes enhanced features for the Nintendo Switch™ system, such as HD Rumble and more.
Development[]
In August 2016, Eurogamer reported on a listing made by the Korean Rating Board for The Ezio Collection for Xbox One and PlayStation 4. A month later it was confirmed,[5] with development of the remastered collection being handled by Singaporean company Virtuos.[6] The collection was announced to contain all single-player DLC as well as the two short films, Lineage and Embers.[5]
A Nintendo Switch port was rumored to be in development in December 2021,[7] before being officially confirmed and announced by Ubisoft in January 2022 for a February release.[8]
Release[]
Assassin's Creed: The Ezio Collection was released on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on 15 November 2016, in North America and on 18 November 2016, in PAL regions, while the Nintendo Switch version was released worldwide on 17 February 2022.[2]
Marketing[]
An announcement trailer was released on 14 September 2016.[9] Followed by the Launch trailer upon release on 16 November 2016.[10] On 12 January 2022, an announcement trailer for the Switch port was released.[3]
Editions[]
Gallery[]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Sliva, Marty (23 November 2016). Assassin’s Creed: The Ezio Collection Review. IGN. Archived from the original on 5 May 2024. Retrieved on 13 May 2024.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Assassin's Creed The Ezio Collection on Ubisoft's official website (backup link)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Assassin's Creed The Ezio Collection: Switch Announce Trailer on the Ubisoft YouTube channel
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: The Ezio's Collection - Xbox One on Amazon.com (backup link)
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Phillips, Tom (13 September 2016). It looks like Assassin's Creed 2, Brotherhood, Revelations are headed to PS4, Xbox One. Eurogamer. Gamer Network. Archived from the original on 20 February 2024. Retrieved on 13 May 2024.
- ↑ VIRTUOS CO-ENGINEERING PROJECT, ASSASSIN’S CREED® LIBERATION REMASTERED, OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED. Virtuos Games (10 April 2019). Archived from the original on 16 September 2021. Retrieved on 13 May 2024.
- ↑ McFerran, Damien (6 December 2021). Rumour: Assassin's Creed: The Ezio Collection Is Coming To Switch. Nintendo Life. Archived from the original on 5 July 2023. Retrieved on 13 May 2024.
- ↑ Assassin’s Creed: The Ezio Collection Coming To Switch February 17 on Ubisoft's official website (backup link)
- ↑ Assassin’s Creed The Ezio Collection - Announcement Trailer on the Ubisoft YouTube channel
- ↑ Assassin’s Creed The Ezio Collection: Launch Trailer | Ubisoft [NA] on the Ubisoft North America YouTube channel