The Ottoman Empire begins its expansion under the leadership of Sultan Mehmed II, who conquers Constantinople and establishes it as the new capital.
Release of Assassin's Creed: Revelations, a video game set primarily in Constantinople during the early 16th century and featuring historical events and characters from that period.
Ezio Auditore explores Masyaf and discovers the secrets left by Altair Ibn-La'Ahad, including gaining the keys to unlock Altair's library.
Ezio arrives in Constantinople to find the city in turmoil and seeks to unravel the conspiracy involving the Templars and the Ottoman Empire.
Ezio prevents the assassination of Prince Suleiman to maintain peace and strengthen the Assassin Brotherhood's influence.
Ezio obtains the keys that unlock Altair's library hidden throughout Constantinople, revealing secrets of the Assassin's past.
Ezio confronts and eliminates key Templar figures controlling the city, including Manuel Palaiologos and others, to free Constantinople from their grip.
Ezio secures and destroys one of the Pieces of Eden, preventing it from falling into Templar hands.
Ezio strengthens the Assassin Brotherhood in Constantinople, recruiting allies and dismantling the Templar conspiracy.
After securing Constantinople, Ezio returns to Masyaf to complete his journey and live out his final days as an Assassin.