Assassin’s Creed III begins its historical story in 1754.
The game opens in colonial Boston and New York before the American Revolution, initially following Haytham Kenway. The story later shifts to Ratonhnhaké:ton, known as Connor, whose main campaign takes place during the American Revolutionary War. The opening date, 1754, therefore marks the beginning of the historical narrative rather than the period of every major mission.
This structure can cause confusion because the game is strongly associated with the American Revolution, which began in 1775. Connor’s story includes events leading into and during that conflict, while the early Haytham chapters establish the political and family background.
The year 1789 belongs to the start of the French Revolution and is central to Assassin’s Creed Unity. The year 1715 is associated with the opening era of Black Flag, while 1775 is a later milestone in Assassin’s Creed III’s story.