The Assassin's Creed franchise has taken players across the world and through time, visiting locations like ancient Egypt, the frozen shores of Scandinavia, and of course the Middle East, where the first game was set. The main entries alone have taken players to dozens of fascinating places in history, allowing fans to explore the world with the free-roaming mechanics and deep lore.

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Though Assassin's Creed: Valhalla was only released in 2020, many fans are already wondering where the next game will be set. While there are countless possibilities for new settings, some of the most interesting could take the players into regions and time periods the main games have yet to tread.

8 The Sengoku Jidai Is An Expected But Engaging Possibility

Jin Sakai in Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut playing a classic Japanese instrument at sunset

If any setting could be said to be a perfect fit for the Assassin's Creed franchise, it would certainly be the Sengoku Jidai period of Japan. While this might be too obvious a choice for some fans, there is plenty to make for an exciting new game in the series.

With the power plays and intrigue of the Samurai clans in a divided country, important figures such as Oda Nobunaga and Tokugawa Ieyasu, alongside the appearance of the ninja in historical records, this particular setting could seamlessly fit in with the lore of the series so far.

7 Mansa Musa's Mali Makes For Gold-Tier Content

Assassins Creed Origins Siwa Mountain Leap Of Faith

Many who are familiar with the name Mansa Musa will recognize the figure who is often considered the richest person to have ever existed, who once gave away so much gold on his journey to Mecca he crippled the economy of Egypt for over a decade.

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This period in the history of West Africa would make for a very interesting setting for a possible game. There would be plenty of exciting locations to explore, such as the great city of Timbuktu and the Sankore Madrasah, one of the greatest centers of learning in that part of the world.

6 The Three Kingdoms of China Could Fit Seamlessly Into The Franchise

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One of the most famous eras in the history of China is the Three Kingdoms Period, immortalized by the epic tale Romance of the Three Kingdoms. Featuring plenty of intrigue, betrayal, and heroism, this would make a perfect setting for a future Assassin's Creed game.

One of the most exciting possibilities of featuring this setting in a full game would be the introduction of the great warriors and politicians made famous in the Three Kingdoms tales. Characters such as Lu Bu, considered to be one of the greatest fighters of all time, could make for excellent opponents for players to face.

5 The Horde's Invasion Of Russia Presents Interesting Possibilities

Assassin's Creed Valhalla Berserker With Bear

Though Russia has made some appearances in the franchise already, one particular period that could make for an interesting setting to take a deep dive into would be in the 13th century. This was when the fractured hordes that Genghis Khan had once united invaded Europe and sacked much of Russia.

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There are plenty of interesting facets of history to examine within this setting, with the players navigating a war-torn climate and encountering fascinating historical figures such as Batu Khan, one of Genghis Khan's descendants.

4 The Fall Of The Khmer Empire Has Plenty Of Potential

City from Assassin's Creed Origins

While there are many interesting settings to explore in the history of Southeast Asia, the Khmer Empire just before its eventual decline might make for most of the interesting. Following a time of great prosperity, the region fell into great upheaval as civil wars and outside threats slowly eroded the stability it once had.

Much like the other Assassin's Creed games, one of the most interesting aspects of this setting would be exploring some of the ancient wonders of the world in the time when they were at their height, such as the Angkor Wat, which was built near to this period of time and still remains standing to this day.

3 16th Century India Was A Time Of Great Change

Arbaaz Mir looking over India in Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India

India is a land with a rich history that offers ample opportunities for interesting and unique settings for a possible game. However, the 16th century might make for one of the best possible entries into the franchise. This period was just at the beginning of European influence in the region and at the height of many great civilizations.

Times of change make for perfect opportunities for Assassin's Creed games, allowing developers to meld real-world history and their own lore together in exciting and unique ways. This period in history would be one of the best opportunities to do what Assassin's Creed does best.

2 The Incan Empire Is Ripe For Exploring In A New Game

An assassin in the jungle in Assassin's Creed

Another fascinating setting for a possible new game would be the Inca Empire in South America, around the time of their first contact with the European explorers and Conquistadors. This was a civilization at the height of its power and stretching across vast swaths of territory.

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Traversing the highlands of Peru and the great city of Cusco would make for some incredible visuals, and the South American setting would allow for a vastly different culture and mythology to explore within the context of the Assassin's Creed lore.

1 The Mexican War Of Independence Could Allow For Some Interesting Easter Eggs

Zorro and his horse silhouetted against the sun

Possibly one of the most interesting settings that could feature in a future game within the franchise, California during the early 1800s would be a perfect setting for an Assassin's Creed game. With groups of revolutionaries fighting against the Spanish rulers of the territory, it would be easy to work in both the Assassins and the Templars into the story.

One of the more interesting possibilities for such a game would be to have an homage to the famous figure of Zorro. While not historical, he could be introduced in such a way as to give a subtle nod to the masked swordsman.

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