In Assassin's Creed Syndicate, Jacob and Evie Frye operate in Victorian London.
The game is set in London in 1868, during the Industrial Revolution. Twin assassins Jacob and Evie Frye leave Crawley and establish themselves in the capital, where they work to weaken Templar control and help local communities. Players can switch between the twins for much of the campaign, with Jacob generally specializing in direct combat and Evie emphasizing stealth.
The London map includes districts such as Westminster, the City of London, Southwark, and Lambeth. The Fryes also encounter historical figures including Queen Victoria, Charles Dickens, Karl Marx, Charles Darwin, and Alexander Graham Bell.
Syndicate introduced a rope launcher that lets the protagonists cross streets and climb buildings quickly. Its industrial setting also features trains, carriages, factories, and the Thames, giving the game a different atmosphere from the Renaissance and ancient-world entries.