Assassin's Creed Syndicate: 10 Confirmed Features That Might Save The Franchise

8. Heart Of The Industrial Revolution

"We are leaving behind the medieval era." Creative director Marc-Alexis Cote stated in a recent interview how the series will leave behind the medieval period of history, forgetting the troubles of war and the politics of powerful dynasties, as we enter an epoch of peace - of social, technological and economic revolution. Assassin's Creed: Syndicate takes place during an era of peace, and with peace come a revolution of a different nature. The political grasp of religion was wailing, monarchial dynasties lost control at the expense of democratic advancements, and money began to talk rather than status. This set the scene for the proliferation of manufacturing and machinery, social and geographical mobility and a growing concern for the welfare of the working population. The Victorian era was marred by an atmosphere of exploitation, as entrepreneurs sought to exploit the working conditions, health and basic rights of the working class in the vain of maximum profits. In Jacob and Evie's quest to save London from the tyranny of the Templars, expect the twins to engage heavily in the struggles of the working class - a theme that should resonate heavily with the gamers of today, who witness the growing wealth of the empowered at the expense of basic working class rights. This will provide a fresh context from the archetypal historical fiction backdrops of politicking and war.