You can’t tell a story set in 19th century London without including the infamous serial killer who made the city a very scary place to live, particularly for alleyway-dwelling prostitutes.
Jack the Ripper has become so much more than the middling mass murderer he once was. He’s more symbolic now, similar to Batman, only on the other end of the spectrum. And like Batman, he’s only human. That’s why I’m very much looking forward to hunting that dickhead down next week in Assassin’s Creed Syndicate. I’m going to stab him right in the eye. Then I’ll say something heroic, like “You’re gonna need to get used to wearing an eye patch, bro.”
The DLC is set 20 years after the events in Syndicate in a city that’s been gripped by fear, forcing Evie Frye — the objectively superior assasstwin — to visit the “dark underworld of Victorian London’s Whitechapel district” in order to track him down.
The Jack the Ripper expansion arrives on Dec 15 for PS4 and Xbox One, followed by PC on Dec 22. It’s included in the game’s $29.99 season pass, but you can also purchase it individually for $14.99.
Here’s a rundown of what else is included in the season pass, courtesy of the Ubiblog.
The Last Maharaja mission pack – Join Duleep Singh in 10 new missions as he fights to reclaim his heritage and take his rightful place as the Maharaja.
A Long Night mission – As Jacob, track down a fellow gang member and bring him back to the hideout in this wild (and dangerous) ride.
Streets of London gameplay pack – Get over an hour of extra content with brand-new missions, plus new weapons, gear and outfits.
Two top-tier sets of gear and weapons – Gain access to the Steampunk Pack and the Victorian Legends Pack to spice up your wardrobe and gear.
Exclusive XP boost – Season Pass holders will receive a permanent XP boost.
