This 2010 main entry in the historical adventure series casts you as Ezio, a Master Assassin fighting the Templars in corrupt Rome. The core gameplay involves open-world exploration, stealth, and combat, but uniquely centers on rebuilding and commanding an entire Assassin Brotherhood to aid in missions. Beyond the single-player campaign, the game features a distinct multiplayer mode where players select unique characters to compete globally using specialized assassination techniques.
The game blends elements of action-adventure with puzzle-solving within a rich historical setting. Players navigate the sprawling urban environment of Rome, utilizing parkour mechanics to traverse rooftops and engage in stealth-based combat and infiltration missions.
A central mechanic introduced here is the management and deployment of the Assassin Brotherhood. As Ezio rebuilds the organization, players gain access to new abilities and support units that can be called upon during missions, adding a layer of tactical depth to the established open-world formula.
The primary distinguishing feature is the emphasis on rebuilding and commanding an organized faction. Instead of operating solely as a lone operative, Ezio actively recruits, trains, and directs his followers. This leadership aspect is woven directly into the mission structure and the overall goal of liberating Rome from Templar control.
This title was originally released for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC (Microsoft Windows), with a subsequent release for Mac platforms. For players looking to experience the complete narrative, the game includes 2 downloadable content (DLC) packs. There are no standalone expansions released for this main title, though it has received at least one remaster update since its initial launch.
A significant addition to this entry is the introduction of a dedicated multiplayer component. This mode allows players to select from a diverse roster of unique characters, each possessing distinct signature weapons and specialized assassination techniques. Players compete against others globally, testing their skills in various competitive scenarios.
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A remaster of Assassin's Creed Brotherhood included with Assassin's Creed: The Ezio Collection. All the single-player add-on content (Copernicus Conspiracy, The Da Vinci Disappearance) is included and multiplayer is removed.

The Da Vinci Disappearance is a downloadable content addition for Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood, bundled alongside Animus Project Update 3.0.

Copernicus Conspiracy is a free downloadable content addition for Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood, originally released exclusively for the PlayStation 3. The DLC focuses on the famed astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus, who came into conflict with the Vatican, as they did not want Copernicus educating the public about astronomy.

Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood is a mobile platform game developed by Gameloft and released alongside the main console game of the same name in 2010.