In Assassin's Creed Syndicate, the Victorian London setting is associated with the year 1868.
The game takes place during the Industrial Revolution, when London was expanding rapidly and factories, railways, and urban industry were reshaping everyday life. Twin protagonists Jacob and Evie Frye arrive in the city and oppose Templar control over its institutions and criminal networks.
The year 1868 places the story late in Queen Victoria's reign, which began in 1837. Assassin's Creed Syndicate uses recognizable districts and landmarks, including Westminster, the City of London, and the Thames, while adapting them for an action-adventure setting.
The game is sometimes confused with the Victorian period's later association with Jack the Ripper. That separate downloadable expansion is set after the main campaign, while the core game is anchored in 1868.