Ignite the revolution From Revelations to Revolution Building on the rich storyline established in previous games in the series this new entry into the Assassin&s Creed saga is the most expansive & ambitious offering yet bringing tantalising new revelations on the ongoing war between the Assassins Brotherhood & the Knights Templar Set in 18th century Colonial America during the time of the Revolutionary War Assassin&s Creed 3 introduces gamers to a new protagonist in the form of Connor Kenway a half-English half-Native American man who becomes unwittingly drawn into the conflict after his home is attacked by colonists Featuring a variety of significant historical figures from the period such as George Washington Benjamin Franklin Thomas Jefferson General Lafayette & King George III as well as brilliantly realised recreations of 18th century cities including Boston & New York Assassin&s Creed 3 continues the series& tradition of bringing history vividly to life in a fresh & exciting new way with scenarios rarely seen in the world of videogames & the action won&t just be confined to the cities Players will also have the opportunity to explore the vast untamed frontier engaging in pursuits never-before-seen in the Assassin&s Creed franchise like hunting a variety of wild animals You&ll even be able to skin the animals & trade their pelts as part of the enhanced in-game economy There will be a variety of new weapons to play with too including bayonets bows tomahawks & rope darts In addition to the 18th century action Assassin&s Creed 3 will also focus more heavily on present day events in the life of series mainstay Desmond Miles as the ever-deepening Templar conspiracy finally reaches its shocking conclusion Eliminate your foes with an expanded arsenal of weaponry including bows pistols the tomahawk & the signature blade of the Assassin&s Order Explore densely populated cities situated along the vast wilderness of a dangerous frontier An all new game engine delivers the brutality & beauty of a nation caught in an epic war for independence