When game company Ubisoft finally announced the next adventure in the "Assassin's Creed" series, it also came out with general details about the upcoming role-playing title.
Two main characters
For the first time in an "Assassin's Creed" title, gamers will be able to play the role of two assassins – the brother and sister tandem of Jacob and Evie Frye. The Fryes come from the outskirts of London, and they venture into the capital to wrestle control from the Templars. The two main protagonists have distinct styles of gameplay – Evie Frye favors being stealthy and tactical, while her brother Jacob is more into the direct and violent approach to problems.
Gameplay revolves around territory control
Where the past "Assassin's Creed" games have revenge as a fundamental focus of their stories, the upcoming "Syndicate" centers on London, a city on the brink of the Industrial Revolution. Since the city has bloomed at the start of the twentieth century, numerous concerns cropped up along with the advances in city life, and the Fryes dive into the center of the city as it emerges as one of the foremost areas in the world.
Gangs are important
Seeing London for the first time, the Fryes experience city living with all the bustling people, busy city streets, and the many experiences it offers. However, the city also has a healthy underworld – criminals and syndicates also abound in the area. To wrestle control from the Templars, the Fryes will use the criminal underworld – the underlings whom they would call The Rooks – to take control of the city and give it back to the people.
Stealth weapons is key
Gone are the days when a character in "Assassin's Creed" can walk freely with swords hanging from their belt, and where people can see weapons. In "Syndicate," players need to hide their weapons from the general populace in order to get close to a target without raising an alarm.
