Ubisoft adds 60 FPS to Assassin’s Creed Syndicate on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S

Ubisoft updates Assassin’s Creed Syndicate, adding support for 60 frames per second (FPS) and 4K resolution for current-generation consoles, including PlayStation 5, PS5 Pro, and Xbox Series X.

Patch Details

• Release Date: November 19, 2024

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• Update size:
  • PlayStation: about 0.75 GB.
  • Xbox: about 31.8 GB.

Historical context

Assassin’s Creed Syndicate, released in November 2015, transports players to Industrial Revolution-era London, offering an open world controlled by two heroes, twins Jacob and Evie Frye.

Assassin’s Creed Syndicate, released in November 2015, takes players to Industrial Revolution-era London, offering an open world controlled by two heroes, twins Jacob and Evie Frye.

Syndicate joins a number of other games in the series that have recently received updates for a smooth 60 FPS:

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• Assassin’s Creed Origins.
• Assassin’s Creed Odyssey.

Other news about the Assassin’s Creed series

1. Assassin’s Creed Shadows
   Ubisoft recently postponed the release of the new game in the series, Shadows, set in feudal Japan, to February 14, 2025.
   • Monetization model: the company has done away with season passes. The first add-on will be free for those who pre-order the game.
   • Financial implications: The porting will increase development costs by €20 million (approximately $21.7 million).
2. Competition with Ghost of Yōtei
   Ubisoft is trying to allay concerns that Sony’s Ghost of Yōtei, a similar historical adventure game also slated for 2025, could affect Shadows sales.

Syndicate update significance

• The patch gives new life to one of the underrated games in the series.
• With 60 FPS and 4K, Syndicate will become more appealing to fans, especially against the backdrop of other updates in the series.
• It also shows that Ubisoft continues to support its classic projects by improving them for modern platforms.

Closure

Assassin’s Creed Syndicate with the new patch will be another worthy reason for players to return to the series on next-gen consoles.