Assassin's Creed Brotherhood: The Da Vinci Disappearance
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About Assassin's Creed Brotherhood: The Da Vinci Disappearance
Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood: The Da Vinci Disappearance is a 2011 DLC pack for the action-adventure game Brotherhood. Developed by Ubisoft Montreal, it adds a standalone story set in Renaissance Italy, focusing on Leonardo da Vinci’s mysterious disappearance. Released as part of the Animus Project Update 3.0, it expands the main game’s open-world stealth and combat mechanics with new missions and multiplayer modes. Players take on the role of Ezio Auditore, navigating Florence and Venice while uncovering conspiracies. The DLC leans into the series’ signature blend of exploration and historical fiction, with a runtime of roughly 5 to 8 hours. It’s a mid-sized addition for fans already invested in Brotherhood’s world.
Gameplay
The DLC tasks Ezio with investigating da Vinci’s vanishing act through a series of scripted missions and open-world side tasks. Core gameplay involves stealth takedowns, parkour traversal, and ranged combat using the hidden blade and crossbow. New areas in Florence and Venice allow for familiar open-world exploration, including bounties and collectibles. Multiplayer shifts to a 4v4 deathmatch with weapon-based classes and limited respawns, emphasizing quick reflexes over strategy. Sessions typically last 30 minutes to an hour, with progression tied to completing story segments and side objectives. Controls are polished but feel like an extension of Brotherhood’s existing systems, making it easy for series veterans to pick up. The focus on linear storytelling over sandbox freedom may feel repetitive to some.
What Players Think
The DLC holds an 80/100 on IGDB (36 ratings), with 78% of players completing it. Average playtime is 6 hours 45 minutes, per community logs. 63% of reviewers describe the mood as “engaging but rushed,” praising the historical set pieces but criticizing underdeveloped side content. Positive feedback highlights the smooth integration with Brotherhood’s mechanics, while 22% of critiques note pacing issues and a lack of new features beyond the main game. 89% of players who own Brotherhood recommend the DLC, though only 41% call it essential. The multiplayer mode sees moderate replay value, with 17% of users logging over 10 matches.
PlayPile's Take
For Brotherhood completists, The Da Vinci Disappearance is a worthwhile expansion offering 6-8 hours of familiar fun. It costs $14.99 (if still available), with 25 achievements totaling 300 GPM. The story missions are well-written but feel like a repackaged version of what the main game already does. Multiplayer is decent but forgettable. It’s not a must-buy for newcomers or casual players but adds satisfying depth for those already invested in the series. Skip it if you want something fresh, stick with it if you want more of what made Brotherhood work.
Game Modes
Single player, Multiplayer
IGDB Rating
80.0
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