Assassin's Creed Syndicate

Assassin's Creed Syndicate is a 2015 action-adventure video game developed by Ubisoft Quebec and published by Ubisoft.

Assassin's Creed Syndicate is a 2015 action-adventure video game developed by Ubisoft Quebec and published by Ubisoft. Set primarily in Victorian London during 1868, it follows twin Assassins Jacob and Evie Frye as they challenge Templar control of the city. The game also includes a short sequence set in 1916 during World War I.

Premise

The game is set in a fictional version of 19th-century London, where the Assassin and Templar factions continue their long conflict. Jacob and Evie Frye arrive to oppose Crawford Starrick and his control over the city.

Gameplay

The game is an open-world action-adventure title with dual protagonists. Players can switch between Jacob and Evie, and each character has distinct missions and skill progression. The open world depicts a larger Victorian London divided into seven boroughs.

Setting and characters

The main storyline takes place in 1868, at the height of the Industrial Revolution. The game also includes a later World War I segment set in 1916 featuring Lydia Frye.

Release and platforms

Assassin's Creed Syndicate was released in 2015 for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, with a Windows release later that year. Ubisoft Quebec, based in Quebec City, led development, connecting the game to Canada's video game industry.

Reception and series context

The game was marketed as a major entry in the long-running Assassin's Creed franchise. It is the ninth major installment in the series, following Assassin's Creed Unity, and continued the series' modern-era framing story.