Which Assassin’s Creed game was the first to feature a female protagonist, Aveline, in a lead role?

Assassin’s Creed III: Liberation was the first Assassin’s Creed game to feature Aveline as a female protagonist in a lead role.

Aveline de Grandpré is the central playable Assassin, and the game follows her activities in eighteenth-century Louisiana. Her story includes New Orleans, the bayou, and historical events connected to the colonial period. The disguise system gives her three distinct public identities, each designed for different situations.

Liberation was originally released in 2012 for PlayStation Vita alongside Assassin’s Creed III. It was later ported and remastered for other platforms, allowing a wider audience to play Aveline’s campaign.

Later games expanded female lead roles. Syndicate features Evie Frye alongside Jacob, while Odyssey lets players choose Kassandra or Alexios. Those later designs should not obscure the specific historical distinction of Liberation: Aveline was the first female lead protagonist in the main game series.