Teacher Goes Viral for Teaching History Lesson in Assassin’s Creed Syndicate

A teacher gained significant attention on social media after bringing a PlayStation 5 to class and using Assassin’s Creed Syndicate to teach the Industrial Revolution.

In the viral video, the teacher is seen navigating the streets of Victorian London, showing students the factories and the working conditions of the laborers inside.

Set in 1868, at the height of the Industrial Revolution, Assassin’s Creed Syndicate immerses players in a rapidly changing London defined by factories, steam power, railways, and sharp social inequality. As you may recall, Ubisoft previously released a 60 FPS support update for Assassin’s Creed Syndicate.

The game's world is known for highlighting everything from industrial expansion to child labor and urban poverty. This makes it an unexpectedly effective visual tool for explaining the period.

Assassin’s Creed Makes History Fun

Instead of relying solely on textbooks, the teacher used the game to demonstrate how the spread of industrialization across the city affected daily life. Students had the opportunity to experience the evolution of London during that period firsthand.

Those who watched the video praised the approach. Many argued that this is exactly the kind of teaching method that helps students enjoy learning.

One commenter said, 'Awesome! This is exactly the kind of thinking outside the box we need. Whether the kids admit it or not, everything they learned that day will stick in their minds much longer than other days.'

A teacher showed up at school with a PlayStation 5 and started playing Assassin's Creed to explain the Industrial Revolution. pic.twitter.com/857tnaTZSj— The Figen (@TheFigen_) March 22, 2026, 09:35:32 UTC

Another user responded, 'It grabs the children's attention and allows them to visually experience history through a medium they enjoy. A great idea.'

The Assassin’s Creed series is recognized for its success in recreating historical settings, from Ancient Egypt to Viking-age England. This makes the series a perfect tool for educators looking to spice up their lessons and earn 'cool teacher' points. The series' new game, Assassin’s Creed Shadows, also promises similar historical depth.

This is not the first instance of a teacher using Assassin’s Creed in the classroom. In 2024, a middle school teacher used Assassin’s Creed Odyssey to explain the Battle of Thermopylae to students. This proves how the series has found a place in education beyond the gaming world.

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