Watch: ASSASSIN'S CREED SYNDICATE Trailer, Gameplay Footage, and Playable Female Assassin
Fans of the Assassin's Creed franchise will be pleased to know that a new game is coming this year. After some early rumors hit the internet, Ubisoft has confirmed (via ComingSoon) that the title of the game is Assassin's Creed Syndicate, and they've released a synopsis, the first official trailer, and some new gameplay footage. Also, after a huge controversy last year about the lack of female assassins in the game, the company has included a playable female assassin in this new game. More on that in a bit.
London. 1868. The Industrial Revolution. An age of invention and prosperity, built on the backs of working class slaves. As gangster assassin Jacob Frye, you will recruit your gang to fight for justice on behalf of the oppressed working class. Lead the underworld to take back London in a visceral adventure filled with action, intrigue and brutal combat.
Looks pretty awesome to me. That rope launcher looks like it could be a game changer for this franchise, and if it's half as fun as the grappling hook in Just Cause, that thing is going to be a heck of a lot of fun to play with. Check this out:
As for the playable female assassin, that'll be Evie, Jacob's twin sister, "who has perfected the silent, swift, invisible strike." There have been female assassins in this franchise before, but after the uproar from last year, it's good to know that Ubisoft has made this a priority. There's really no excuse for not having a playable female character in these games, since studies from last year show that half of gamers are women.
Here's the first gameplay video:
Assassin’s Creed Syndicate will be available for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on October 23, 2015.