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Ubisoft surprised fans by announcing an update for Assassin’s Creed Syndicate, boosting its performance to 60 FPS on next-gen consoles. With this, the classic gains new life and promises to delight both nostalgic and new players.
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Ubisoft revealed that the patch arrives this Tuesday (19), allowing the title to run smoothly at 60 frames per second on the PlayStation 5 e Xbox Series X|S. Although the announcement was made on the company's official X profile, the developer did not share details about other visual or performance improvements.
The streets of London are calling…#AssassinsCreedSyndicate free 60 FPS update available tomorrow on PS5, PS5 pro & Xbox Series X|S pic.twitter.com/o2T5NdVXtk
— Ubisoft (@Ubisoft) November 18, 2024
This unexpected move reignites interest in a game that marked the franchise's transition. Assassin’s Creed Syndicate was the last “traditional” title before the series reinvented itself with an RPG style more present in games like Origins e Odyssey.
Assassin’s Creed Syndicate: almost a decade later
Originally released in 2015, Syndicate turns 9 years in 2024. The curious thing is that, instead of investing in a remaster or remake, Ubisoft chose to release a free update for the title. This highlights the franchise's longevity and the developer's commitment to keeping its games accessible and optimized.
This is the third game in the series to receive updates for modern consoles, following Origins e Odyssey. This reignites hopes that other older titles, such as Unity, may also be revisited with technical improvements.
Set in the vibrant Industrial Revolution in England, the game places players in the role of the siblings Jacob e Evie Frye, assassins determined to stop the Templars' control over London. With a rich narrative and immersive historical settings, Syndicate remains a memorable experience for fans of the series.
The crisis and Ubisoft's strategic move
The decision to please fans with a free patch comes amid challenges faced by Ubisoft, which recently postponed the release of Assassin’s Creed: Shadows and canceled several projects. With the company's image at stake, bringing improvements to franchise classics may be a strategy to win back the audience and reaffirm its commitment to quality.
The Syndicate update, therefore, may be more than a treat: it is an attempt to consolidate players' trust in the franchise's future. It will be a great opportunity to experience or revisit this classic of the franchise on next-gen consoles.