Price check · Updated November 10, 2026
An epic story of family, vengeance and conspiracy set in the pristine, yet brutal, backdrop of a Renaissance Italy. New low price!
Works best on Windows PC and Steam Deck (playable)
Best current price at Steam
Waiting could save up to $2.74, if it returns to its lowest price.
A guide from price history and sale dates, not a promise.
Lowest price ever: $2.25 (September 2025)
| Store | Price | Usual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam | $4.99 | $19.99 | Buy |
| GreenManGaming | $9.99 | $9.99 | Buy |
| Gamesplanet | $17.99 | $19.99 | Buy |
| Uplay | $19.99 | $19.99 | Buy |
| Humble Store | $19.99 | $19.99 | Buy |
You play Ezio Auditore, a young Florentine noble whose family is torn apart by betrayal, which sets him on a path of revenge. His journey runs through Florence, Venice and the countryside between, with rooftop climbing, stealth kills and sword fights as your main tools. Leonardo da Vinci appears as an ally who supplies inventions.
This third-person, single-player adventure is set in large historical cities rather than closed levels, so there is plenty to wander through between missions. It follows the first Assassin's Creed and keeps its modern-day frame, in which Desmond Miles relives ancestral memories through a machine. It suits players who like stealth and traversal and care more about a revenge story than constant combat.
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| Developer | Ubisoft Montreal |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Ubisoft |
| Released | Mar 9, 2010 |
| Metacritic | 86 / 100 |
| Languages | 11: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish - Spain, Simplified Chinese and more |
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows® XP (32-64 bits) /Windows Vista®(32-64 bits) | Windows® XP (32-64 bits) /Windows Vista®(32-64 bits) |
| Processor | Intel Core® 2 Duo 1.8 GHZ or AMD Athlon X2 64 2.4GHZ | Intel Core® 2 Duo E6700 2.6 GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ or better |
| Memory | 1.5 GB Windows® XP / 2 GB Windows Vista® - Windows 7® | 1.5 GB Windows® XP / 2 GB Windows Vista® - Windows 7® |
| Graphics | 256 MB DirectX® 9.0–compliant card with Shader Model 3.0 or higher (see supported list) | GeForce 8800 GT or ATI Radeon HD 4700 or better |
| DirectX® | DirectX 9.0 | DirectX 9.0 |
| Hard Drive | 8 GB free space | 8 GB free space |
| Sound | DirectX 9.0 –compliant sound card | 5.1 sound card |
How this game plays best, and the gear to match: a best-value pick and an upgrade for each.
Monitor for the best visuals
Show off Assassins Creed II on a sharp 1440p screen. The SANSUI is the budget pick; the 32-inch curved Odyssey wraps the picture around you.
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Upgrade pickSamsung Odyssey G55C 32-inch QHD Curved MonitorController
Assassins Creed II plays great on a controller. The 8BitDo Ultimate 2C is a cheap, reliable PC pad; the Ultimate 2 adds drift-free Hall effect sticks and a charging dock.
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Upgrade pick8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless ControllerHeadset for immersive sound
Atmosphere is half of Assassins Creed II. The Cloud III has rich spatial sound; the Arctis Nova 7 goes wireless with long battery life.
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Upgrade pickSteelSeries Arctis Nova 7Low-latency mouse
Fast aim in Assassins Creed II needs a light mouse with a quick wireless link. The G305 is a cheap lag-free wireless pick; the Superlight 2 is what pros use.
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Upgrade pickLogitech G Pro X Superlight 2Prices change often, so check the latest price on Amazon. SteelGames may earn a small commission on purchases.
The lowest recorded price is $2.25 in September 2025.
The best current price we found is $4.99 at Steam, against a usual price of $19.99.
Wait. Wait. $4.99 is 122% above its lowest price on record ($2.25). Next big sale: Steam Winter Sale, in 37 days.
