Assassin’s Creed Unity primarily takes place in Paris.
The game is set during the French Revolution, beginning in 1789 and continuing through the revolutionary upheaval that reshaped France. Players explore a detailed version of Paris, including landmarks, streets, churches, and political locations connected with the period. The setting is central to the game’s identity, as crowds, factional conflict, and revolutionary events shape the missions.
The protagonist is Arno Dorian, a French Assassin who becomes involved in a conspiracy surrounding the death of his adoptive father. The story includes historical figures such as Maximilien Robespierre and Napoleon Bonaparte, although the main plot is fictional. Paris is sometimes confused with the setting of Assassin’s Creed Syndicate, which takes place primarily in London during the Industrial Revolution. Unity’s French setting also distinguishes it from Assassin’s Creed II, whose principal locations include Florence and Venice.