Owen's whole life has gone awry since his father was accused of a crime he didn't commit (Owen is completely sure of it) and died in prison. However, Monroe, the school's system administrator, suggests that he can help Owen restore his father's good name by allowing him to use the Animus, a device that allows users to explore genetic memories buried in DNA. True, the experience the boy gained in “Animus” turns out to be much broader than he could have imagined. During the stimulation, Owen discovers the existence of an ancient and powerful relic that was long considered just a legend - the Trident of Eden. Now two secret organizations - the Brotherhood of Assassins and the Order of the Templars - will stop at nothing in their quest to take possession of this artifact. It soon becomes clear that Owen will have to find the relic first to escape. Under Monroe's guidance, Owen and several other teenagers travel to a shared memory stored in their DNA - 1863, New York, Draft Riots. The guys will be tested in the brutality of the streets of New York, and their experiences in the past will have a huge impact on the present.