Paris 1789 — the once-hub of cultural and intellectual activity has been thrown into bloody chaos in the midst of the tense French Revolution. Commoners have become tired of the oppressive regime of the aristocrats and have finally gathered the courage to confront the hierarchy with the pangs of the present inequality. As the nation of France tears apart at the seams, splitting into different factions, a young man named Arno sets off on a journey to reveal the true powers behind the Revolution. In the process of seeking the truth, Arno must face a ruthless struggle as he seeks to carve out a new destiny for the nation he holds dear.From the storming of the Bastille to the execution of King Louis XVI, experience the French Revolution in all its remarkable, gory detail as never before in Assassin's Creed: Unity. With an all-new game engine, Revolutionary Paris is rendered in incredibly realistic detail, letting you freely explore the open world of 18th century Paris. Navigate your way through complex building interiors, discover secret catacombs and slink through sewer systems. Featuring realistic, systemic crowds of up to 5,000 AI-driven characters, you'll feel as if you're truly in the throngs of the city. Play as Arno — a developing Master Assassin — embarking on ancestral missions, treasure hunts, murder mysteries, contracts and other heart-pounding adventures. Eliminate enemy threats with a wide range of new weapons, including the Phantom Blade, which combines a hidden blade with crossbow capabilities for ultimate devastation. Utilize full-motion control with parkour mechanics, so you can freely run up, down and across city walls and buildings. Want to remain discreet? Enhanced stealth gameplay makes it easy to stay hidden as you stalk your prey and strike without warning. Customize your play experience by choosing from hundreds of possible combinations of weapons, gear, outfits and specialized skills. Take part in an epic single-player campaign or join up with 3 friends online. You and your lethal band must rely on communication skills to successfully accomplish a slew of missions — sabotage an execution, protect an emperor, assassinate a Templar agent and more. Do you have the skills needed to reverse the fate of an entire city?

18th-century North America. A continent is at odds with itself, as the new settlers try to make new lives. The French and Indian War rages on causing strife and chaos throughout the new colonies. A fearless young member of the Assassin's Brotherhood, Shay Patrick Cormac, is tasked with a highly dangerous mission — and when it goes awry, he is forced to defend himself against his fellow assassins. The same people who he used to call Brothers are now trying to end his life. Undergoing a dark transformation, Shay decides he will hunt down and eliminate those who turned against him. He will become the most feared assassin hunter in history.Step into the role of Shay Patrick Cormac, a young man who transforms from a fearless assassin to a deadly, merciless assassin hunter after his former Brothers attempt to eliminate him. Establish and follow your own creed, and set out on an exciting journey through New York City, America's river valleys and the North Atlantic to track down and extinguish those responsible. Use new abilities, like enhanced eagle vision, to hunt down your prey, and equip yourself with powerful weaponry, such as the deadly air rifle and the grenade launcher, to aid you on your quest. Set course for thrilling sea battles in your ship, the Morrigan, with new and improved naval gameplay that takes you to the icy waters of the North Atlantic and through the narrow waterways of America's river valleys. Are you ready to start the darkest chapter to date in the Assassin's Creed story?