Assassin's Creed Syndicate Jack the Ripper DLC Release Date Announced

Assassin's Creed Syndicate's Jack the Ripper DLC will be available from December 15 on PS4 and Xbox One, and from December 22 on PC, Ubisoft has announced.

The downloadable add-on follows Evie Frye, one of the game's two main protagonists, as she hunts for one of "history's most mysterious killers." The DLC is set 20 years after the main game.

"The streets of London are filled with fear and Evie Frye is on the trail of one of history’s most mysterious killers," Ubisoft's official description reads. "The new Assassin’s Creed Syndicate Jack the Ripper campaign puts you in the shoes of Evie once more as she returns to London after being absent for 20 years.

"Armed with some new skills, she must investigate a series of crimes that draw her deep into the dark underworld of Victorian London’s Whitechapel district."

The Jack the Ripper DLC will be priced at $14.99 or is included in the $29.99 season pass, along with the following items:

• 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.

Assassin's Creed Syndicate launched on October 23 for Xbox One and PS4 and received a generally positive critical response, including an 9/10 from GameSpot.