Which Assassin's Creed game centers on Shay Patrick Cormac's change from Assassin to Templar?

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Assassin's Creed Rogue centers on Shay Patrick Cormac's change from Assassin to Templar.

Released in 2014, Rogue follows Shay, an Irish-American Assassin operating during the Seven Years' War. After becoming disillusioned with the Brotherhood's methods, he defects and joins the Templar Order. The story is notable because the player experiences the central conflict largely from the Templar side.

Rogue uses naval exploration in the North Atlantic, the River Valley, and New York. It also connects narratively with Assassin's Creed III, Black Flag, and Unity, making it a bridge between several franchise storylines.

Shay is not simply a new Templar protagonist introduced without context: his conversion is the game's defining event. The title therefore offers a different viewpoint on the Assassin–Templar conflict rather than presenting the usual Assassin-focused campaign.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Oct. 2026

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