In general, a syndicate is a collaborative effort between two or more parties to share resources, expertise, and risk. There are several types of syndicates:
You're referring to the game "Syndicate" and its potential crack or hack, but instead, let's focus on creating a feature for the game.
Reports suggest the delisting was due to the shutdown of SecuROM servers, making the original DRM-protected version unplayable for many legal owners.