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The Assassin’s Creed series has never shied away from ambitious, immersive sound design. From the subtle environment sounds to full-blown orchestral pieces, music has been at the heart of the franchise’s success. But with the release of Assassin’s Creed Shadows, the soundtrack didn’t quite reach the heights fans have come to expect.

Especially when compared to one title in the series that quietly nailed its exceptional, though often-overlooked, music: Assassin’s Creed Syndicate. While the game itself may not have been a fan favorite, its music certainly left a lasting impression.

Sound plays a vital role in the series. | Image Credit: Ubisoft

Let’s dive into how Syndicate ended up with one of the most underrated soundtracks in the series.

Assassin’s Creed Syndicate‘s sound design still stands out, even against newer titles

When it comes to immersive game worlds, few elements are as powerful as sound design.

“Assassin’s Creed Odyssey’s” official unveiling occurred in the lead-up to E3, and we heard more about the stunning open-world game set in Ancient Greece during the big show. Now, Variety can offer a chance to check out the main theme music for the game.

The track is called “Legend of the Eagle Bearer,” and was composed by the composer and producer duo of Joe Henson and Alexis Smith, known as The Flight (“Horizon Zero Dawn,” Lana Del Rey).

“This is the hero’s theme; conveying their journey,” The Flight said in a statement to Variety. “Brought up as a proud Spartan, they are then left to find their own path. Using instruments that shared their DNA with those of Ancient Greece, we wanted to compose a dynamic, modern score infused with the essence of the time period.”

Lydia Andrew, the audio director at Ubisoft Quebec, said the team...