London is the main real-world setting of Assassin’s Creed Syndicate.
The game takes place in London in 1868, during the Industrial Revolution and the Victorian era. Players control twins Jacob and Evie Frye as they work to weaken Templar influence and organized crime across the city.
Syndicate recreates several recognizable districts and landmarks, including Westminster, the City of London, the Thames, and Buckingham Palace. Its setting is sometimes confused with Paris, which is the principal location of Assassin’s Creed Unity. Syndicate also stands out for introducing a grappling hook, allowing the Frye twins to move quickly between rooftops and buildings.