Assassin's Creed Unity trailer

Assassin's Creed Unity trailer

Press play above to learn about the woes of French commoners, the reign of King Louis the XVI and the civil unrest that started a revolution, beginning at the country's most famous prison. Having given some historical context and set up the year-long, guillotine-filled Reign of Terror, the trailer turns to a force that could save a country in crisis.

Assassin's Creed Unity is set for an Oct. 28 release on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows PC.

Watch the new gameplay trailer below.