New Assassin’s Creed Reportedly To Be Called Syndicate

What once was thought of as Assassin’s Creed: Victory is now apparently Assassin’s Creed: Syndicate. We already knew that the full reveal of this year’s version is coming next Tuesday but now that the cat is out of the bag, more info is slipping out as well.

The next Assassin’s Creed has been game has been getting referred to as Victory for the last few months, though it should be pointed out Ubisoft never actually confirmed that as the name. It appears that with E3 creeping ever closer, the company wants to make sure we all know what we’re supposed to call this year’s offering.

It should be pointed out that Ubisoft also hasn’t confirmed the name change, but Kotaku is reporting the same source who first clued them has also filled them in on the game being called Syndicate. Other teasers and hints have included a picture of a pair of brass knuckles. Included in the picture are a couple of quotes engraved in the wood in the background.  “We Forge The Chains We Wear In Life” seem to underline earlier rumors that the game will take place in Victorian London. The quote is from a Charles Dickens story “”The Cricket on the Hearth,” which was originally published in 1840. There are also said to be some brand new features that haven’t been offered up in the series before. From

There are also said to be some brand new features that haven’t been offered up in the series before. Grappling hooks will apparently play a part in this year’s game. There is also talk that players will be able to carry out some battles on top of carriages. While none of this information has been officially confirmed, we at least won’t have to wait long to find out if Assassin’s Creed: Syndicate is indeed the name as well as other important info. Stay tuned until May 12.