Which historical period is depicted in Assassin’s Creed Unity?

Assassin’s Creed Unity depicts the French Revolution.

The game is set mainly in Paris beginning in 1789, the year the French Revolution erupted. Players control Arno Dorian, who becomes involved with the Parisian Assassin Brotherhood while navigating political upheaval, factional conflict, and the murder of his adoptive father. Major historical events and figures from the revolutionary era form the background to the fictional Assassin-Templar story.

Unity is sometimes confused with Assassin’s Creed III because both games portray periods of revolutionary change. Assassin’s Creed III is set during the American Revolution, while Unity focuses on France. The game also stands out for its detailed recreation of Paris, including landmarks such as Notre-Dame. Its title refers to the cooperative multiplayer missions that allow multiple players to work together, rather than to a separate historical movement.