Summary
- Historical figures like Joaquin Murrieta and Spartacus offer rich storytelling opportunities.
- Characters like Grace O’Malley and John Brown bring unique perspectives to the Assassin’s Creed universe.
- Exploring the lives of Robin Hood and Hippolyte Bouchard opens up exciting gameplay possibilities.
With Assassin’s Creed Shadows introducing Yasuke—the real-life African samurai—as a fully playable protagonist, Ubisoft has once again proven that blending real-world history with dynamic gameplay is one of the series’ greatest strengths. The series has explored the lives of historical icons from Leonardo da Vinci to Cleopatra, but there are still many fascinating figures left untouched.
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From rebel leaders and pirates to folk heroes and revolutionaries, these individuals embody the spirit of resistance, making them perfect fits for the Assassin’s Creed universe. Here are historical figures who deserve their own game within this long-running series.
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Joaquin Murrieta
The Bandit Who Sparked A Legend
Often dubbed the ‘Mexican Robin Hood,’ Joaquin Murrieta was a legendary figure during the California Gold Rush. Whether he was a criminal or a revolutionary depends on the telling, but his mythos fits perfectly within Assassin’s Creed’s themes of rebellion, injustice, and identity. Murrieta was said to have fought back against racist violence and systemic oppression with a blade in hand and a mask on his face, leaving behind a trail of legend and bloodshed.
His story, rooted in colonial tension and personal vengeance, provides fertile ground for an Assassin’s Creed narrative. Set in mid-19th century California, the game could explore American expansion, native displacement, and gold-fueled greed—all while letting players carve their legacy across dusty towns and hidden canyons.
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Billy The Kid
Gunslinger Or Assassin In Disguise?
Billy the Kid, one of the most famous outlaws of the American West, was a teenage gunslinger with a reputation for charm and chaos. His real story is shrouded in myth, making him a perfect character for an Assassin’s Creed reimagining. Set during the Lincoln County War, a game could dive into land disputes, corruption, and frontier justice—all hallmarks of Assassin conflict.
His sharp shooting, quick wit, and untimely death would lend themselves to a gritty Western setting full of saloons, horseback chases, and covert infiltrations. Picture parkouring across railcars and infiltrating 19th-century forts as the line between justice and vengeance blurs in true Assassin fashion.
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Spartacus
The Rebel Who Defied An Empire
Spartacus was a gladiator-turned-revolutionary who led a massive slave uprising against the Roman Republic around 73 BCE. His campaign nearly shook the foundations of Rome itself, making him a prime candidate for an Assassin’s Creed title. The brutal world of gladiator arenas, Roman legions, and political machinations offers a visceral setting filled with personal stakes and historical depth.
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The game could follow his journey from enslavement to leadership, delving into how freedom, loyalty, and rebellion clash against the might of the empire. Armed with stealth, charisma, and sheer willpower, Spartacus could lead missions to liberate slaves, infiltrate Roman villas, and wage war on the Templars hiding behind the Roman elite.
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Grace O’Malley
Ireland’s Pirate Queen With A Cause
Grace O’Malley—also known as Gráinne Mhaol—was a 16th-century Irish pirate queen who commanded fleets, defied English rule, and even negotiated directly with Queen Elizabeth I. Her fierce independence, naval prowess, and resistance to colonial forces make her an ideal Assassin protagonist.
Set against the backdrop of English-Irish conflict, players could engage in sea battles, coastal raids, and political sabotage. Grace’s alliance-building and tactical brilliance would translate perfectly into Assassin’s Creed’s stealth and strategy mechanics. As a female leader in a male-dominated world, her narrative would offer a unique and powerful lens through which to explore rebellion, identity, and legacy.
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John Brown
The Zealot Who Sparked A War
John Brown was an American abolitionist whose raid on Harpers Ferry in 1859 is often seen as one of the sparks that ignited the Civil War. While controversial in method, his unwavering stance against slavery and willingness to die for freedom align with Assassin values in stark, uncompromising ways.
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An Assassin’s Creed game centered on Brown could explore pre-Civil War America, underground railroad networks, and covert resistance to a deeply corrupt and oppressive system. Stealth missions to free slaves, political espionage, and large-scale conflicts would provide thrilling gameplay, all anchored in a historically rich and morally complex narrative. It’d be a bold, mature entry in the series—one that explores justice at its most uncompromising.
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Hippolyte Bouchard
The Pirate Patriot Of South America
A lesser-known but fascinating figure, Hippolyte Bouchard was a French-born Argentine naval officer and privateer who fought for independence across South and Central America in the early 1800s. Often dubbed South America’s answer to Lafayette, Bouchard sailed under multiple revolutionary banners and raided Spanish colonies from California to Peru.
His international exploits, shifting allegiances, and revolutionary ideals make him an Assassin in all but name. A game based on his life could span oceans, empires, and revolutions, offering a global scale adventure with naval combat, stealth raids, and espionage across colonial ports. For fans of Black Flag, this could be a spiritual successor with a South American twist.
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Robin Hood
The Folk Hero Of Sherwood Forest
Though his historical existence is debated, Robin Hood’s legend is inseparable from themes of class struggle, rebellion, and clever resistance—hallmarks of the Assassin’s Creed series. A reimagining of Robin Hood as an Assassin waging war against Templar-backed nobles in medieval England would feel right at home in the series.
With archery-focused gameplay, forest stealth, and castle infiltrations, a Robin Hood title could embrace more grounded mechanics while delivering on satisfying narrative themes. It’s also a prime opportunity to explore medieval politics, peasant revolts, and the early foundations of the Assassin Brotherhood in Western Europe.
