In which revolution is Assassin's Creed Unity primarily set?

Assassin's Creed Unity is primarily set during the French Revolution.

The game takes place in Paris from 1789 onward and follows Arno Dorian, who joins the Assassin Brotherhood while investigating the death of his adoptive father. Historical events include the storming of the Bastille and the Reign of Terror.

Unity emphasizes a detailed recreation of revolutionary Paris, including landmarks such as Notre-Dame. Its story combines fictional characters with real figures and events from late-18th-century France.

The title is often associated with the French Revolution because of its setting, but the game is not a direct historical simulation. Its Assassin–Templar plot, personalized characters, and optional missions are fictional elements placed around documented events.