Everything we know about Assassin’s Creed II
Assassin's Creed II introduced Ezio Auditore da Firenze, and the original Xbox 360 version is still playable on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S.
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Ezio Auditore's first adventure, set across Renaissance Italy as he hunts those behind his family's deaths.
More in the Assassin's Creed series
Assassin's Creed II introduced Ezio Auditore da Firenze, and the original Xbox 360 version is still playable on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S.
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Fly Swatter is earned during the flying machine mission in Sequence 8 and cannot be replayed there; the Battle of Forli sequence offers a second chance.
Assassin’s Creed II is the second main game in the series and introduces Ezio Auditore da Firenze. Set in Renaissance Italy between 1476 and 1499, it follows Ezio as he becomes an Assassin while seeking revenge on the men responsible for the deaths of his father and brothers. Desmond Miles again relives his ancestor’s memories in the modern-day story.
The open world spans recreations of Florence, Venice, Monteriggioni, San Gimignano and Forlì, with combat, stealth and climbing at the heart of play. Developed by Ubisoft Montreal, it was released on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 on 20 November 2009 in Europe. The original Xbox 360 version plays on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S through backward compatibility.

Last updated: 4 November 2026 Assassin’s Creed turns 20 in 2027. The first game launched on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 on 13 November 2007 in North America, and on…

Assassin's Creed turns 20 in 2027, and Ubisoft is planning a year of reveals, updates, rewards and community moments. Here's the anniversary logo.
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