Assassin’s Creed Syndicate primarily takes place in 1868.
The game is set in London during the Industrial Revolution and follows twins Jacob and Evie Frye. They arrive in the capital to challenge Templar control and build an Assassin presence across the city. The main story occurs near the end of the Victorian era’s first major industrial expansion.
London’s setting includes factories, railways, crowded working districts, and major landmarks. The Frye twins also encounter historical figures such as Charles Dickens, Charles Darwin, and Queen Victoria, though the game’s central conspiracy is fictional.
The year 1789 belongs to the beginning of the French Revolution, a key backdrop for Assassin’s Creed Unity. The year 1848 is associated with revolutions across Europe, while 1912 is connected to the opening period of Assassin’s Creed III’s modern-day storyline.