



Desmond falls into a fugue state however and is brought into Animus, the virtual reality machine that allows him to experience his ancestral memories. It was built to help protect Earth against a solar flare that threatens to wipe out the planet. Using the Apple of Eden, Desmond is able to activate a large part of the equipment. After the events of the previous game the series' protagonist Desmond Miles travels with father William and the two companions Rebecca and Shaun to a cave in New York where they have located a temple made by the members of the First Civilization. Despite the numbering it is the fifth main game in the series and a direct sequel to the previous game Assassin's Creed: Revelations.

The following contents are unlocked after successfully connecting the PlayStation Vita to a PlayStation 3 version of Assassins Creed III.
