Assassin's Creed Unity

Assassin's Creed Unity is a 2014 action-adventure, stealth video game developed by Ubisoft Montreal and published by Ubisoft.

Assassin's Creed Unity is a 2014 action-adventure stealth game set in Paris during the French Revolution. Developed by Ubisoft Montreal, it follows Assassin Arno Dorian and includes cooperative multiplayer.

What it is

Assassin's Creed Unity is the eighth major installment in the Assassin's Creed series, developed by Ubisoft Montreal and published by Ubisoft. It is an open-world action-adventure game played from a third-person perspective, combining stealth, parkour, combat, and exploration. The game features a single-player campaign and optional co-op missions for up to four players.

Why it matters

The game is notable for its ambitious recreation of late-18th-century Paris, including districts such as Le Louvre, Île de la Cité, and Le Marais. However, its launch in November 2014 was plagued by technical problems: animation glitches, freezes, long load times, and game-breaking bugs. This controversy made Unity a cautionary tale about rushing AAA releases. Ubisoft's major presence in Montreal, where the game was developed, also ties it to Canada's game industry.

Key details

Set during the French Revolution, players control Arno Dorian, an Assassin whose personal revenge intertwines with revolutionary politics. The game was released for PlayStation 4, Windows, and Xbox One in November 2014, and later for Stadia in December 2020. The main story typically takes 15–20 hours, with side content extending playtime. Co-op missions allow up to four players to tackle objectives together.