Assassin's Creed Syndicate Announced (video and screenshots)

Ubisoft has finally unveiled the next entry in its line-up. As expected, it's called Assassin's Creed: Syndicate and takes place in Victorian London. Video's and screenshots after the break.

It seems Ubisoft has taken some of the criticism it received regarding last year's episode to heart, as this time around, players will take on the role of a female assassin in Evie Frye -- in addition to her (seemingly more prominently featured) twin brother, Jacob. Some new weapons shown off during some pre-rendered footage included brass knuckles and a revolver, as well as the series' famous spring-loaded blade gauntlet. Players will also no longer have a sword at their side (that was as frowned upon then as it is now) meaning a greater focus is going to be given to hidden blades. There are also vehicles, with Jacob and Evie able to control horse-drawn carriages. Assassin's Creed: Syndicate is expected to be released on PS4 & Xbox One on 23 October and PC in "Autumn". 

Key Features:

• Put up your dukes and play as the first gangster assassin at the birth of the modern age, Jacob Frye. Unleash your arsenal of weapons, including the kukri knife, brass knuckles, and sword cane in brutal combat and utilize the brand new rope launcher to scale buildings in seconds or take your enemies by surprise.
• From Buckingham Palace to Big Ben, fight and triumph across the fast-paced open world of Industrial London using high speed trains and carriages.
• Establish Great Britain’s fiercest gang, the only force that can challenge the elite and defeat rival gangs to bring freedom to the oppressed masses
• Also play as Jacob’s twin sister Evie, a relentless Assassin who has perfected the silent, swift, invisible strike. 

The Assassin’s Creed Syndicate story throws you into the dawn of the modern era during the Industrial Revolution. You play Jacob Frye, a gangster assassin fighting for justice on behalf of London’s enslaved working class. Watch as Jacob rallies his gang to break the corrupt stranglehold on London and bring the working class a brighter future.

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.

Assassin’s Creed Syndicate will be available on Xbox One, PS4 and PC on October 23, 2015.