| Assassin's Creed Syndicate: Jack the Ripper | |
|---|---|
 Cover art depicting Jack the Ripper and Evie Frye. | |
| Developer(s) | Ubisoft Montpellier |
| Publisher(s) | Ubisoft |
| Composer(s) | Bear McCreary |
| Series | Assassin's Creed |
| Engine | AnvilNext 2.0 |
| Platform(s) | |
| Release | PlayStation 4, Xbox One December 15, 2015 Windows December 22, 2015 |
| Genre(s) | Action-adventure |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Assassin's Creed Syndicate: Jack the Ripper is a downloadable content (DLC) expansion pack developed and published by Ubisoft for the 2015 action-adventure video game Assassin's Creed Syndicate. Set in London in 1888, Jack the Ripper explores the purported untold circumstances surrounding the brutal murders of several prostitutes who lived and worked in the East End of London between 31 August and 9 November 1888, and the true identity of their murderer. The pack follows two player characters who oppose each other: Evie Frye, a member of the Brotherhood of Assassins and one of the two protagonists of the base game, and a fictionalized version of the titular historical figure, depicted as a mentally disturbed renegade Assassin within series lore. Jack the Ripper's goal is to subvert the legacy of his estranged mentor Jacob Frye, while Evie attempts to find her missing brother and stop the Ripper's reign of terror as well as the criminals he has rallied to his cause.
Jack the Ripper is the first major post-launch DLC pack for Syndicate, and was released on various platforms in December 2015. It has a standalone story campaign that is loosely connected to the base game's narrative, but largely retains its central mechanics. American musician Bear McCreary composed the game's soundtrack, replacing Austin Wintory, the composer used for the base game. Reviews for the Xbox One version by video game publications were predominantly positive, whereas the PlayStation 4 version was met with a mixed reception. Most critics praised the DLC for its somber atmosphere (in contrast to Syndicate's more light-hearted tone) and gameplay additions, but criticized its depiction of the titular historical figure, while the portrayal of women garnered mixed responses.