Assassin’s Creed Animus – Watch It Played
31st Oct 2026
Dan Mapleston
Assassin's Creed Animus is finally here, so now you're wondering: how does it play? From tense multi-player rivalries to stealthy solo campaigns, members of the tabletop community have been putting the game through its paces.
This is a board game built for Assassin's Creed fans. It puts a real focus on asymmetric character abilities, and rewards players who can master them while balancing speed and precision in the pursuit of their targets. You'll also need to think on your feet, overcoming unpredictable twists and turns, and doing your best to synchronise with your chosen Assassin's memories!
While this might sound like a lot, you'll quickly see that the core rules are straightforward. Better still, a free interactive tutorial is coming soon from the team at Dized - stay tuned! Meanwhile, here are some playthrough videos so you can see Animus in action before you step into the simulation yourself...
(Viewer discretion is advised for third-party content which may contain strong language.)
OnTableTop - Multiplayer Gameplay
Let's start with an oldie but a goodie! Soon after the game's first announcement, we sat down with Gerry from OnTableTop with a prototype copy of the Standard Edition for a full playthrough. In this video you'll see Altair (Assassin's Creed), Ezio (Assassin's Creed II) and Connor (Assassin's Creed III) in action.
Watch this one for design insights and plenty of good-natured tabletop banter on top of seeing just how the game works.
Bald and Bored Games - Multiplayer Gameplay
The crew from Bald and Bored Games face off with the Collector's Edition of Assassin's Creed Animus - playing as Alexios (Assassin's Creed Odyssey), Connor (Assassin's Creed III) and Edward Kenway (Assassin's Creed Black Flag). Without spoiling anything, sometimes an ingenious stealthy plan comes together just right, and sometimes you have to acknowledge the part of outrageous good fortune in a narrow win...
MiniWorx - Single-Player Gameplay
Next, a big shout out to Matt over at MiniWorx, who's been showing off the game's solo mode. Get a feel for how single-player works in his video series below, featuring gameplay from three very different Assassin's Creed eras.
These videos are a great showcase of the asymmetric character abilities that make each Assassin feel unique. How will Matt fare solo in his adventures against the Templar Order and the Cult of Kosmos? You'll need to watch to find out!
Ezio Solo Playthrough (Assassin's Creed II)
Connor Solo Playthrough (Assassin's Creed III)
Kassandra Solo Playthrough (Assassin's Creed Odyssey)
What People Are Saying
"A cunningly asymmetric multi-timeline Assassin's Creed mashup that works superbly" - Alex Evans, Wargamer.com
"If you like calculated movement, tense challenges, and a map that's constantly changing...Assassin's Creed Animus is going to feel right at home on your table" - Mark Streed, The Dice Tower
"A sleek, fast-paced challenge of strategy, sabotage and stealth. Easy to learn...and endlessly replayable" - Gerry McCabe, OnTableTop
"Navigating the board really makes me feel like I'm navigating the streets of Italy while planning my next move...I love how the mechanics capture the stealthy vibe" - Matt Schreiber, MiniWorx
"A massive love note to Assassin’s Creed...simple clear rules...a really fun and wonderful addition to our collection" - Peaches and Meeples, Zatu Games
Celebratory Launch Promotion
If these playthroughs have inspired you to begin your own journey through the Animus, there's never been a better time to join the Brotherhood - because we're running a special launch offer until the end of November 2026.
Use code HIDDENONE at checkout and you'll save £8/€10/$13 on the Standard Edition or save £35/€39/$45 on the Collector's Edition!
Need a reminder of what's in each box? Click below and we'll walk you through what comes in the two versions of the game so you can pick the right one for you:
Whichever edition you choose, orders are open and shipping now. (If you're after that Collector's Edition, don't wait around - it's a special limited print run, so when it's gone it's gone!)
Work in the dark to serve the light. The World of Assassin's Creed awaits.
