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Assassin's Creed: Origins (2017)

Release Date

October 27, 2017

Platforms

PC, PS4, Xbox One

Setting

Ancient Egypt

Era

49-43 BCE

Birth of the Brotherhood

Assassin's Creed: Origins takes players to Ancient Egypt, where the journey of Bayek of Siwa gives rise to the Assassin Brotherhood. Discover a rich open world, RPG elements, and a new combat system that reshaped the franchise.

Story Highlights

  • Witness the birth of the Assassin Brotherhood
  • Explore the vast deserts and cities of Ancient Egypt
  • Experience Bayek and Aya's quest for vengeance
  • Encounter Cleopatra and Julius Caesar

Core Features

Revolutionized Combat

Engage in action-RPG combat with customizable gear and abilities.

Massive Open World

Explore deserts, cities, pyramids, and the Nile in stunning detail.

Senu the Eagle

Use your eagle companion Senu to scout, tag enemies, and explore from above.

Notable Characters

Bayek
Bayek of Siwa
Aya
Aya
Ptolemy XIII
Ptolemy XIII

Gameplay Mechanics

RPG Combat System

Experience a completely revamped combat system with hitbox-based attacks, dodging, and parrying. Level up, customize your gear, and unlock powerful abilities in this action-RPG transformation.

Senu the Eagle

Use your eagle companion to scout locations, mark enemies, and discover secrets from above. Senu revolutionized reconnaissance in the franchise.

Game Gallery

Legacy & Impact

Assassin's Creed Origins marked a bold new direction for the franchise, introducing RPG mechanics, a revamped combat system, and a massive open world. Set in stunning Ancient Egypt, the game told the origin story of the Brotherhood while modernizing gameplay for a new era. Its success paved the way for Odyssey and Valhalla, establishing the "Ancient Trilogy" formula.

Franchise Reinvention
Best Setting 2017
RPG Transformation

Discover the Origins

Uncover the secrets of Ancient Egypt and the hidden history behind the Brotherhood.

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