Assassin's Creed: Empire - 9 Settings That Would Be Way Better Than Ancient Egypt

9. Weimar Germany

Yeah I know, I just said that modern (European) settings need a break, but the opportunity to tell an engrossing tale in Weimar is too great to pass up.

Picture this: you play as a German assassin who's finally returned from the Western Front, only to fan the flames of the 1918 German Revolution and the eventual dissolution of the Kaiser's autocratic rule. In your travels you encounter figures like Rosa Luxembourg, Gustav Stresemann, and, eventually, are even forced to fend off the rising shadow of Nazism.

A title set during this era would be sombre by definition, and indeed, less obtuse compared to previous entries in the series. The setting would necessitate a lower body count than older titles, which could potentially alienate the more trigger-happy Assassins out there, but it would serve a greater purpose in creating a more engaging narrative than we've been used to.

Plus, it would help shine a light on an era often overlooked in the medium, all whilst avoiding its most overused historical event in the process. What's not to love?