Who is the central playable character in Assassin's Creed III?

Connor Kenway is the central playable character in Assassin's Creed III.

Connor's Kanien'kehá:ka birth name is Ratonhnhaké:ton, and he adopts the name Connor during the story. He becomes an Assassin while seeking to protect his Mohawk community and oppose the Templars. His narrative unfolds during the American Revolution and connects the colonial conflict with the series' wider secret war.

The game includes locations such as Boston, New York, the American frontier, and portions of the Atlantic coast. Connor interacts with historical figures including George Washington, Samuel Adams, and Benjamin Franklin. His father, Haytham Kenway, is also an important playable character, which can cause confusion over who the main protagonist is.

Assassin's Creed III was released in 2012. Connor is the commonly used English name in the game's marketing and interface, while Ratonhnhaké:ton identifies his Kanien'kehá:ka heritage and birth name.