


The rooftops of moving carriages can also be the setting of fights and parkour chases. Additionally new travelling systems make their debut in the game, such as a rope launcher which allows the player to rappel up structures as well as create a zip-line between buildings, and carriages, which can all be piloted or simply occupied by the player and trains. The Assassins' main weapons this time around include brass knuckles, a compact revolver, a cane sword and the traditional Nepalese curved kukri knife and combat is faster-paced than before with latency having been cut in half and multiple enemies attacking the player at once. Male lead Jacob Frye is meant to be more of a hot-headed brawler, specialized in close combat, while his twin sister Evie is strong in stealth and relies on her intelligence and wit. It will also be the first main entry in the series to feature a playable female protagonist. Assassin's Creed Syndicate marks the first time in the series where the player can freely switch between two different protagonists, in a manner similar to Grand Theft Auto V.
