What historical period does Assassin's Creed Unity portray?

Assassin's Creed Unity portrays the French Revolution.

The game is set primarily in Paris beginning in 1789, when political and social upheaval led to the fall of the French monarchy and the creation of a republic. Players control Arno Dorian, a French Assassin who becomes involved in the conflict between the Brotherhood and the Templars.

Unity recreates recognizable locations and events from revolutionary Paris, including the storming of the Bastille and the execution of King Louis XVI. The game emphasizes dense crowds, detailed architecture, and cooperative missions for multiple players.

The French Revolution is sometimes confused with the Industrial Revolution because both are associated with major changes in Europe. Industrial-era London is the setting of Assassin's Creed Syndicate, while the Renaissance forms the backdrop of Ezio's Italian games. Unity was released in 2014 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Windows.