With Ubisoft having formally announced Assassin’s Creed Syndicate a few weeks ago, the developer/publisher have momentarily shifted their attention towards the inevitable collectible goodies which will be available for purchase following the action-adventure game’s launch on October 23 2015.
This content, which is further detailed at the bottom of this post, include an artbook, a brand new novel, weapon replicas and two UbiCollectibles figurines.
Developed by Ubisoft Quebec (In collaboration with Ubisoft’s Montreal, Singapore, Annecy, Montpellier, Reflections, ‘a Ubisoft Sudio’, Sofia, Shanghai, Kiev and Bucharest studios), Assassin’s Creed Syndicate is set to be available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC platforms.
The Art of Assassin’s Creed Syndicate
Paul Davies | Titan | 27th October 2015 | Hardback 301mm x 228mm | 192 pages
The depth and attention to detail in the artwork brings London to life around you. This volume contains hundreds of never-before-seen concept arts, including sketches, final paintings, 3D renders and texture studies, all sitting alongside insightful and comprehensive commentary from the artists and developers.
Highlights include a close look at the London Boroughs, each realized in extraordinary detail, staying true to both the historical roots of the area and giving each their own visual identity and population. Intricately rendered buildings tower over slums and iconic thoroughfares while Jacob Frye, our newest Assassin, fights for control of the gangs roaming the streets of London.
A special slipcase edition, limited to 500 copies, includes exclusive Assassin’s Creed Syndicate concept art prints, signed by the artists.
Assassin’s Creed Underworld
Oliver Bowden | Penguin Random House | 5th November 2015
Assassin’s Creed: Underworld is the eighth Assassin’s Creed novel from Oliver Bowden set in the world of Assassin’s Creed. It will be published by Penguin Random House on November 5th, 2015 in the UK, and December 1st, 2015 in the US, with localized versions to follow.
Story summary
1862, and with London in the grip of the Industrial Revolution, the world’s first underground railway is under construction. When a body is discovered at the dig, it sparks the beginning of the latest deadly chapter in the centuries-old battle between the Assassins and Templars.
Deep undercover is an Assassin with dark secrets and a mission to defeat the Templar stranglehold on the nation’s capital.
Soon the Brotherhood will know him as Henry Green, mentor to Jacob and Evie Frye. For now, he is simply The Ghost.
Two of the weapons used by Jacob in-game will be available as replicas starting in October 2015 as part of Ubisoft’s Ubicollectibles range.
The first one is a life-size replica of the Assassin’s legendary gauntlet with hidden blade, featuring a functional hidden blade and supplemented by rope launcher and dart gun details. The second one is a life-size replica of the cane sword, the Assassin’s newest weapon, featuring a fully detailed sword and a button triggered spring-loaded scythe blade.
Ubisoft will also be releasing two Assassin’s Creed figurines in October 2015 – based on the game’s two primary characters: Jacob Frye and Evie Frye.
Jacob Frye, The Impetuous Brother, represents Jacob in a threatening pose in the streets of London, equipped with his gauntlet and cane sword. Evie Frye, The Intrepid Sister, features Jacob’s fiery and determined sister. Each figurine comes with a special lithography. Combined, these two high quality figurines form “The Wise and Wild Twins” diorama.
