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|name = ''Assassin's Creed: Origins'' | |name=''Assassin's Creed: Origins'' | ||
|image = | |image=ACOrigins cover.jpg | ||
|Developer = Ubisoft Montreal | |Developer=[[Ubisoft|Ubisoft Montreal]] | ||
|Publisher = Ubisoft | |Publisher=[[Ubisoft]] | ||
| | |Engine=[[Anvil (game engine)|AnvilNext 2.0]] | ||
|Genre = Historic Action-Adventure | |Composer=[[Sarah Schachner]] | ||
|Game modes = Single-player | |Released=October 27, 2017 | ||
|ESRB = M (Mature) | |Genre=Historic Action-Adventure | ||
|Platform = Xbox One | |Game modes=Single-player | ||
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'''''Assassin's Creed: Origins''''' is the tenth main installment in the [[Assassin's Creed (series)|''Assassin's Creed'' series]] developed by [[Ubisoft]]. The game was released worldwide on 27 October 2017 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows. | |||
Serving as a soft reboot of the series, the game explores the origins of the [[Assassins|Assassin Brotherhood]] as the Hidden Ones and their [[Assassin-Templar War|conflict]] with the [[Templars|Templar Order]], previously known as the [[Order of the Ancients]]. Players take on the role of a new modern-day character, [[Abstergo Industries]] employee [[Layla Hassan]], who has created her own [[Animus]] that she uses to view the story of the Hidden Ones' co-founders, the [[Medjay]] [[Bayek]] of [[Siwa]] and his wife [[Amunet|Aya]]. The narrative takes place in [[Egypt]] during the final years of the [[Ptolemaic dynasty]] and follows Bayek and Aya's quest for revenge against the Order following a personal tragedy. | |||
''Assassin's Creed: Origins'' brings many changes to the franchise's gameplay formula, being more akin to an action role-playing game than an action-adventure game like previous installments. Some of the new additions include an improved leveling and gear system, a new "hitbox-based" combat system, and Bayek's pet [[eagle]] [[Senu]], who can be used for reconnaissance and replaces [[Eagle Vision]]. | |||
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
===Location and navigation=== | |||
''Origins''{{'}} map encompasses Lower Egypt and eastern Libya, which can be explored seamlessly without encountering loading screens, and has been described to be "the size of [the] Caribbean, but on the ground".<ref name="GameInformer 5 Things">{{Cite web|url=https://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2017/06/11/five-things-you-need-to-know-about-assassin-s-creed-origins.aspx |title= Five Things You Need To Know About Assassin's Creed Origins |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170613134436/http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2017/06/11/five-things-you-need-to-know-about-assassin-s-creed-origins.aspx|archivedate=13 June 2017|author=Wallace, Kimberley|date=11 June 2017|work={{Wiki|Game Informer}}|publisher={{Wiki|GameStop}}|accessdate= 15 June 2017}}</ref> Players are able to visit major cities such as [[Giza]], [[Memphis]], [[Cyrene]] and Alexandria, as well as various smaller villages and settlements in [[Faiyum]] and the Nile Delta.<ref name="Ubi Press Release"/> | |||
[[File:ACO Full Map.jpg|thumb|250px|left|The full map of ''Assassin's Creed: Origins'']] | |||
Unlike previous ''Assassin's Creed'' games, ''Origins'' has no mini-map, instead employing an ''{{Wiki|Elder Scrolls}}''-esque compass bar that points the player in the direction of quests and objects of interest.<ref name="Ubiblog">{{Cite web|url=https://blog.ubi.com/assassins-creed-origins-need-know-new-setting-new-hero-new-action-rpg-gameplay-e3-2017/ |title= Assassin's Creed Origins - What You Need to Know About Its New Setting, New Hero, and New Action-RPG Gameplay |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170612000422/https://blog.ubi.com/assassins-creed-origins-need-know-new-setting-new-hero-new-action-rpg-gameplay-e3-2017/|archivedate=12 June 2017|author=Reparaz, Mikel|date=11 June 2017|publisher=UbiBlog|accessdate=15 June 2017}}</ref> [[Senu]], Bayek's eagle companion, functions as the game's "[[Eagle Vision]]", being used to detect and mark enemies. The aerial perspective she brings also allows players to locate treasure chests, crafting resources and hidden passages. As well as this, Senu can be upgraded to distract or attack enemies.<ref name="GameInformer Hero & Eagle">{{Cite web|url=http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2017/06/11/-meet-assassin-s-creed-origin-s-new-hero-and-his-eagle.aspx |title= Meet Assassin's Creed Origin's New Hero - And His Eagle |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170614200256/http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2017/06/11/-meet-assassin-s-creed-origin-s-new-hero-and-his-eagle.aspx|archivedate=14 June 2014|author=Cork, Jeff|date=11 June 2017|work={{Wiki|Game Informer}}|publisher={{Wiki|GameStop}}|accessdate=15 June 2017}}</ref> | |||
Using Senu does not defog parts of the map, this requires the player themselves to step into the fogged area of the map to defog it. Interiors are accessible, and the Library of Alexandria is available for exploration.<ref name="Facebook">{{Facebook|AccessTheAnimus|posts/1090481404386101|AccessTheAnimus|quote=News about #ACOrigins coming directly from Game Director Ashraf Ismail answering fans' questions on Twitter!|image=File:ATA Facebook - AC Origins details.png}}</ref> A variation of the Eagle Vision from the previous games, known as "[[Animus Pulse]]", also exists but it is much weaker, only highlighting objects. | |||
As a result of Senu's introduction, [[viewpoint]]s are no longer primarily used to reveal information about an area and its surroundings. Instead, they serve as a way to increase the eagle's detection capacity.<ref name="GameInformer Hero & Eagle"/> Synchronizing a viewpoint also allows the player to fast travel to it, a mechanic that has carried over from previous games.<ref name="Ubiblog"/> | |||
Underwater environments return from ''Black Flag'', with players now being able to dive in any sufficiently deep body of water to explore wrecks and underwater ruins in search of loot. Since hostile animals such as crocodiles and hippos inhabit these waters, an underwater melee combat system was also created. In terms of transportation, Bayek can use [[felucca]]s to traverse the water, and [[horse]]s, [[camel]]s, and [[chariot]]s to travel on land.<ref name="Ubiblog"/><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.techradar.com/how-to/assassins-creed-origins-tips-and-tricks-guide |title= Assassin's Creed Origins trailer, release date, news and features |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170611231158/https://www.techradar.com/news/clone-assassins-creed-origins-release-date-news-and-features|archivedate=11 June 2017|author=Boyle, Emma|date=11 June 2017|publisher=''{{Wiki|TechRadar}}''|accessdate=16 June 2017}}</ref> | |||
In addition, there are 20 tombs to explore; some of these are based on real-life locations, while others are fictional. The tombs contain traps and some light puzzles, but they are, at their core, more about exploration and uncovering treasure.<ref name="GameInformer 5 Things"/> To navigate these darker spaces, Bayek can light torches and even set things on fire.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.vg247.com/2017/06/12/assassins-creed-origins-is-an-action-rpg-with-skill-trees-boss-battles-all-new-combat-system-and-peeing-npcs-screens/ |title= Assassin's Creed Origins is an action RPG with skill trees, boss battles, all new combat system and peeing NPCS |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170612045654/http://www.vg247.com/2017/06/12/assassins-creed-origins-is-an-action-rpg-with-skill-trees-boss-battles-all-new-combat-system-and-peeing-npcs-screens/|archivedate=12 June 2017|author=Hillier, Brenna|date=12 June 2017|publisher=''{{Wiki|VG247}}''|accessdate= 16 June 2017}}</ref> | |||
===RPG elements=== | |||
Much like ''Syndicate'', ''Origins'' features a progression system where completing certain actions earns the player experience. Leveling up not only makes Bayek stronger, it also grants ability points that can be spent to unlock skills from the game's [[Skill Tree (Assassin's Creed: Origins)|skill tree]]. There are three main branches in this tree: "Master Warrior", which focuses on melee combat; "Master Hunter", which focuses on ranged combat and stealth; and "Master Seer", which focuses on tools and manipulating the environment.<ref name="Ubi Press Release"/> | |||
In addition to skills, there is a full [[Crafting (Assassin's Creed: Origins)|crafting system]], based on materials gathered through hunting, which can be used to improve Bayek's equipment, such as the Hidden Blade. This is necessary when assassinating higher level enemies, which will not die from one blow if the Hidden Blade has not been sufficiently upgraded.<ref name="Ubi Press Release"/> | |||
''Origins'' also moves away from the mission structure of previous entries in the franchise, instead utilizing quests that the player has to pick up in the open world and can then pursue at their leisure without desynchronizing.<ref name="Ubiblog"/> | |||
'''Desert Overheat''' is another RPG element being introduced with ''Origins''. Essentially players can develop heatstroke due to being in the desert for too long. The system introduces varying effects depending on the severity of Desert Overheat.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/assassin-s-creed-origins-will-lean-heavily-on-role-playing-and-h/ |title= Assassin's Creed Origins Will Lean Heavily On Role-Playing And... Heat Stroke |archiveurl=https://comicbook.com/gaming/2017/08/15/assassin-s-creed-origins-will-lean-heavily-on-role-playing-and-h/|archivedate=13 November 2014|author=Workman, Robert|date=15 August 2017|publisher=''ComicBook''|accessdate= 16 August 2017}}</ref> | |||
===Combat=== | |||
The combat system was completely overhauled for ''Origins'', now utilizing a hitbox system. As a result, positioning, as well as the size and the speed of the equipped weapon, determine whether or not an attack hits. In addition, while a heavier weapon like a mace might deal a lot of damage per strike, it can leave the player open to more counter-attacks than if they were using a light sword. Players can also use Bayek's [[shield]] to block enemy attacks or bash opponents to create an opening.<ref name="Ubi Press Release"/> | |||
In addition to a revised combat system, there is a new Adrenaline Gauge that builds up energy during combat, giving the player the ability to either unleash devastating finishing moves on their enemy or make Bayek enter a frenzy, during which he is temporarily faster, stronger, and more resistant to damage.<ref name="Ubiblog"/> | |||
''Origins'' features a variety of weapons, including [[sword]]s, [[bow]]s, [[heavy weapon]]s, [[long weapon]]s, [[bomb]]s, and shields. In total, there are over 150 weapons in the game, ranging in rarity from "common" to "legendary", that all have pros and cons within ''Origins''{{'}}s new combat system. Some weapons also have specific attributes, such as a larger chance to deal critical damage or bleed properties.<ref name="Ubi Press Release"/> Unarmed melee combat also makes a return from ''Assassin's Creed: Syndicate''. | |||
The game also includes boss fights against "formidable warriors and strange creatures".<ref name="Ubiblog"/> | |||
===Other=== | |||
Some features that had been frequently requested by the fanbase were introduced into the game: players are able to toggle Bayek's hood on and off in the menu screen and multiple save files are making their return after having been absent in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' and ''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate|Syndicate]]''.<ref>{{Youtube|BS4r6nGp6Cs|Assassin's Creed Origins - Interview with Ashraf Ismail (E3 2017)|loomer979|Loomer}}</ref> Players can also fast forward to a particular time of day;<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://kotaku.com/nine-cool-things-i-noticed-while-playing-assassins-cree-1796071356 |title= Nine Cool Things I Noticed While Playing Assassin's Creed Origins|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170616120732/http://kotaku.com/nine-cool-things-i-noticed-while-playing-assassins-cree-1796071356|archivedate=16 June 2017|author=Totilo, Stephen|date=13 June 2017|work={{Wiki|Kotaku}}|accessdate=16 June 2017}}</ref> tackling missions at night, for example, means some of the guards will be asleep, allowing Bayek to sneak through without attracting much attention.<ref name="Ubiblog"/> ''Origins'' is primarily a single-player experience, but the game included some online features to enhance that experience.<ref>{{Youtube|SpPic6zqcP0|E3 Coliseum: Assassin's Creed: Origins Panel|gameslice|gameslice}}</ref> For example, at times the player can find the corpse of another player and take on a quest to exact revenge. | |||
==Synopsis== | |||
===Setting=== | ===Setting=== | ||
''Origins''' [[Egypt]] is | [[File:ACO Giza Pyramids Sphinx 1.png|thumb|250x250px|Egypt as it appears in the game]] | ||
The player takes on the role of a [[Medjay]] named [[Bayek]] and his wife [[Amunet|Aya]], as they work to protect the people of the [[Ptolemaic Kingdom]] during a time of widespread upheaval: the Pharaoh, [[Ptolemy XIII]], struggles to maintain his rule whilst harboring ambitions of expanding his kingdom; his sister, the recently deposed Queen [[Cleopatra]], begins marshalling loyalist forces to launch a counter-coup against Ptolemy; and frequent incursions into the Kingdom by the [[Roman Republic]] under the command of [[Gaius Julius Caesar|Julius Caesar]] lead to fears of an imminent invasion. | |||
Bayek's role as a Medjay brings him and Aya into contact with the secretive forces manipulating these events and eventually leads to them founding the Hidden Ones, the first incarnation of the [[Assassins|Assassin Brotherhood]]. | |||
===Plot=== | |||
In the [[Modern times|present day]], [[Layla Hassan]], a researcher working for [[Abstergo Industries]]' [[Historical Research Division]], is tasked to find an artifact in Egypt. She instead discovers a tomb containing the ancient mummies of Bayek and Aya. Hoping to find any relevant information that would secure her a position in the company's [[Animus Project]], Layla decides to relive Bayek and Aya's [[Genetic memory|genetic memories]] using her modified [[Animus]] without telling her superiors. Her friend and colleague [[Deanna Geary]] protests Layla's decision but nonetheless agrees to monitor her while she is in the Animus. | |||
[[File:Origins Quest04TheFalseOracle Part01.PNG|thumb|250px|left|The Order of the Ancients interrogating Bayek about the Siwa Vault]] | |||
In 49 BCE, Bayek, a respected Medjay in charge of protecting the [[Siwa|Siwa Oasis]], is abducted along with his son [[Khemu]] by [[Order of the Ancients|five masked men]] and taken to an underground [[Siwa Vault|vault]] beneath the [[Temple of Amun|Temple]] of [[Amun (deity)|Amun]]. The masked men give Bayek a [[Apple of Eden 2|golden orb]] and demand that he use it to open the vault, despite the Medjay's insistence that he has no knowledge about the vault. Khemu helps Bayek escape, but during the struggle to defeat one of the masked men, Bayek inadvertently stabs and kills Khemu. | |||
One year later, in 48 BCE, Bayek has exiled himself from Siwa in order to track down the five masked men to take his revenge. He finds the first one, [[Rudjek]], "The Heron", and kills him inside the [[Bent Pyramid]] in [[Giza]]. Bayek then returns to Siwa, where he survives an ambush by Rudjek's bodyguard [[Hypatos (bodyguard)|Hypatos]] and is reunited with his friend [[Hepzefa]]. He informs Bayek that his next target, the local priest [[Medunamun]], "The Ibis", has been torturing Siwans for information on how to open the vault underneath the Temple of Amun. Bayek bludgeons Medunamun to death with the orb and leaves Siwa, heading to [[Alexandria]] to find Aya, who has been tracking the remaining masked men. | |||
[[File:Aya 06.jpg|thumb|250px|Bayek and Aya trying out the Hidden Blade once wielded by Darius]] | |||
In the Egyptian capital, Bayek locates Aya's [[The Den|hideout]] with the help of her cousin, [[Phanos the Younger|Phanos]], and is reunited with his wife. Aya informs Bayek that she has already killed "[[Actaeon|The Vulture]]" and "[[Ktesos|The Ram]]", leaving only one target to eliminate: "The Snake". She also reveals that she has been working with [[Apollodorus]] and Cleopatra to uncover the Snake's identity, and presents Bayek with the very [[Darius|first]] [[Hidden Blade]], given to her by Cleopatra. Bayek discovers that the Snake is [[Eudoros]], the royal scribe, and assassinates him with the Hidden Blade, though he accidentally severs his own left ring finger in the process. | |||
After being warned by Eudoros that "The Snake" is immortal, Bayek begins to doubt that all of the masked men are dead and decides to meet with Apollodorus and Cleopatra for answers. During a meeting at Apollodorus' [[Apollodorus' Estate|estate]], Cleopatra informs Bayek and Aya that she was ousted from the throne by the masked men, who call themselves the [[Order of the Ancients]] and seek to control Egypt by using Ptolemy as their puppet. She also reveals that "The Snake" is another name for the Order and that Eudoros, who was actually known as "The Hippo", is not the last of the masked men. Given four new targets by Cleopatra—"[[Taharqa|The Scarab]]", "[[Khaliset|The Hyena]]", "[[Hetepi|The Lizard]]", and "[[Berenike|The Crocodile]]"—Bayek sets out to hunt them down while Aya convinces [[Pompey the Great]] to ally with Cleopatra. | |||
[[File:Origins Quest11TheScarab'sLies Part17.png|left|thumb|250px|Bayek assassinating Taharqa]] | |||
In the village of [[Sais]], Bayek learns from [[Harkhuf]], one of [[Apollodorus' informants]], that an old man, [[Ghupa]], went missing while investigating "The Scarab". Bayek rescues Ghupa, who had his tongue cut off, and returns him to his family, whereupon he learns that the Scarab is located in [[Letopolis]]. There, Bayek meets Ghupa's son-in-law [[Taharqa]], who is overseeing renovations to the ancient city. After working together to fight off bandits, Taharqa invites Bayek to have dinner with his family, only to poison his drink, which makes the Medjay realize that Taharqa is the Scarab. Left for dead in the desert, Bayek manages to escape and kill Taharqa, much to the anger of his wife [[Maharet]] and young son [[Kawab]]. Regardless, the Medjay resolves to continue his hunt of the Order. | |||
Near the [[Great Pyramid of Giza|Great Pyramid]], Bayek meets the merchant [[Mered]], who offers to provide information on "The Hyena" in exchange for Bayek retrieving his horse. After the Medjay does so, Mered gives him the name of the Hyena, [[Khaliset]], and the location of her hideout. Investigating the hideout, Bayek learns that Khaliset has abandoned the Order and has been abducting people for her experiments with [[silica]], which she hopes to use to resurrect her late daughter [[Eshe]]. Despite empathizing with Khaliset's loss, Bayek assassinates her to put an end to the abductions. | |||
[[File:Origins Quest15TheLizard'sFace Part02.PNG|thumb|250px|Cleopatra ordering Bayek and Aya to eliminate Hetepi]] | |||
Travelling to [[Memphis]], Bayek finds the city affected by a mysterious curse. Following an investigation, he deduces this to be the work of "The Lizard", who hopes to sabotage the upcoming Festival of [[Apis]] and turn the population of Memphis against Cleopatra when she will be visiting the city for the festival. With the help of Aya and the High Priest [[Pasherenptah]], Bayek discovers the Lizard to be [[Hetepi]], one of the local priests, and assassinates him. Afterwards, Bayek and Aya part ways once again as the latter continues to serve Cleopatra. | |||
To track down "The Crocodile", Bayek seeks out [[Hotephres]], who has acquired a ledger containing information on the Order member, which he left with his family. Bayek meets Hotephres' wife [[Khenut]] and young daughter [[Shadya]], but while attempting to retrieve the ledger, he learns that it was taken by Shadya. Bayek is too late to save Shadya from the Crocodile's men and vows revenge. Learning that some of the men in the Crocodile's employ are gladiators from the [[Krokodilopolis Arena]], Bayek infiltrates the arena, fighting alongside his friend [[Kensa]] to rise in the ranks. He eventually uncovers the identity of the Crocodile, [[Berenike]], and assassinates her, avenging Shadya. | |||
[[File:ACO - Layla screaming.jpg|thumb|250px|left|Layla vowing revenge against Abstergo]] | |||
Back in the present, Layla and Deanna are attacked by Abstergo's paramilitary task force, [[Sigma Team]], for failing to regularly check in with their superiors. Using her [[Bleeding Effect|newly-gained skills]] and a makeshift Hidden Blade, Layla easily deals with her assailants, only to then hear Deanna being cornered in her hotel room and seemingly shot. Swearing revenge against Abstergo for killing her friend, Layla returns to the Animus, determined to complete her mission. | |||
Bayek receives a letter from Aya explaining that there are two more masked men, "The Scorpion" and "The Jackal", who are members of Ptolemy's royal guard. Bayek finds out that [[Lucius Septimius]] is the Jackal and prevents him from assassinating Cleopatra, but is too late to save Pompey. With no other options, Cleopatra has Bayek and Aya help her sneak into the palace in order to meet Julius Caesar and earn his support. The plan is successful and Cleopatra secures an alliance with Caesar, but in retaliation Ptolemy has his army [[Siege of Alexandria|besiege]] Alexandria. Bayek helps Caesar escape and later kills [[Pothinus]], the Scorpion, but is stopped from murdering Septimius by Caesar. Meanwhile, Aya is tasked to eliminate Ptolemy and watches as the pharaoh is eaten by [[crocodile]]s while trying to flee across the [[Nile]]. | |||
[[File:ACO The Aftermath 12.png|thumb|250px|The formation of Bayek's new brotherhood]] | |||
Following the [[Alexandrine war]]'s end, Cleopatra ascends the throne of Egypt and cuts ties with Bayek and Aya, who deduce that the Order is now influencing both Cleopatra and Caesar. Regretting his mistake of supporting Cleopatra, Bayek gathers all of his allies and decides to form a brotherhood to fight against the Order and defend the free will of the common people. Bayek and Aya then recall the Order's interest in the [[Tomb of Alexander the Great]] and decide to investigate the tomb. They find a mortally wounded Apollodorus, who warns them that Caesar's lieutenant [[Flavius Metellus]] is "The Lion", the leader of the Order in Egypt. | |||
With Flavius and Septimus having taken the orb and [[Alexander the Great]]'s [[Scepter of Alexander the Great|personal]] [[Staves of Eden|Staff of Eden]], Bayek and Aya follow them to Siwa, where the two Order members have used the artifacts to open the vault, which contains a [[Isu map|map]] with the locations of more [[Piece of Eden|Pieces of Eden]]. They also discover that Flavius and Septimus have killed Hepzefa, and decide to split up to stop the two Order members. Bayek travels to [[Cyrene]] to confront Flavius, who has used the now-activated Apple of Eden to enthrall the population. Bayek kills Flavius, finally avenging Khemu's death, and returns to Alexandria with the Apple. | |||
[[File:ACO Last of the Medjay 13.png|thumb|250px|left|Bayek and Aya forfeiting their marriage, for the sake of their Brotherhood]] | |||
Bayek finds that Aya has recruited [[Marcus Junius Brutus]] and [[Gaius Cassius Longinus]] to their cause and is planning to accompany them to [[Rome]] to fight the Order's influence there. Sundered by their paths of blood and shadow and hollowed by the death of their child, Bayek and Aya agree to part ways for good, but cement the foundation of the Hidden Ones when they both swear to defend the world from the shadows. As Bayek leaves, he discards his [[eagle]] skull charm, his last memento of Khemu. Aya picks it up and notices [[Assassin insignia|the impression]] it leaves in the sand—the icon of their new Brotherhood. | |||
In the present, Layla wakes up to find [[William Miles]], the [[Mentor]] of the Assassin Brotherhood, watching over her. He invites Layla to join the Assassins for her own protection and, though hesitant, she agrees to accompany William to Alexandria. While the two wait for a helicopter to come pick them up, Layla returns to the Animus to finish reliving Bayek and Aya's memories. | |||
[[File:ACO Fall of an Empire, Rise of Another 22.jpg|thumb|250px|Aya assassinating Caesar]] | |||
On 15 March 44 BCE, Aya confronts Septimius in Rome. She tries to interrogate him for the Staff of Eden's location, but Septimius only mentions that it is in the Order's hands now before dying. Aya then infiltrates the [[Theatre of Pompey]] and [[Assassination of Julius Caesar|assassinates Caesar]] with the aid of Brutus, Cassius, and members of the {{Wiki|Roman Senate}}. Later, she meets with Cleopatra and warns her to be a fair ruler for the people of Egypt or she will share Caesar's fate. | |||
In 43 BCE, Aya writes Bayek a letter, discussing the establishment of a [[Roman Hidden Ones|new Brotherhood]] in Rome and the importance of their [[The Creed|Creed]]. She also reveals that she has decided to remove herself from her past in order to serve the Brotherhood, and adopts a new name, "Amunet". Back in Egypt, Bayek continues to build up the Hidden Ones by recruiting new [[Assassin apprentice|apprentices]], including his friend [[Tahira]], who cuts off her ring finger to prove her devotion to the cause. When the Hidden Ones later rescue a group of child slaves, one of them is too afraid to return home alone, so Bayek offers to accompany him. As Bayek receives and reads Amunet's letter, he hears Khemu's voice telling him to "[[Leap of Faith|jump]]". | |||
==Development== | |||
Work on ''Origins'' had begun by 2015, prior to that year's release of ''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/assassins-creed-odyssey-goes-full-rpg-with-choice-/1100- |title= Assassin's Creed Odyssey Goes Full RPG With Choice And Consequence, And It's Better For It |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180619215446/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/assassins-creed-odyssey-goes-full-rpg-with-consequ/1100-6459842/|archivedate=19 June 2018|author=Higham, Michael|date=17 June 2018|publisher=''{{Wiki|GameSpot}}''|accessdate= 17 June 2018}}</ref> Ubisoft Montreal was the lead development studio on ''Origins'', with the team comprising many of the people that previously worked on the 2014 game ''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''. Ubisoft's branches in Sofia, Singapore, Shanghai, Chengdu, Bucharest, and Kiev, as well as its Sperasoft studio, also collaborated on ''Origins''.<ref name="Ubi Press Release">{{Cite web|url=https://wccftech.com/everything-about-assassins-creed-origins/ |title= Everything You Wanted To Know of Assassin's Creed Origins, Including Ubisoft Studying NASA Documents |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170616013849/https://wccftech.com/everything-about-assassins-creed-origins/|archivedate=16 June 2017|author=Palumbo, Alessio|date=12 June 2017|publisher=''WCFTech''|accessdate= 13 June 2017}}</ref> | |||
The game's working title of ''Assassin's Creed: Empire'' and details about its ancient Egypt setting were first leaked in early January 2016;<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://kotaku.com/sources-next-big-assassins-creed-set-in-egypt-skippin-1750937895|title=Sources: Next Big Assassin's Creed Set In Egypt, Skipping 2016 As Part of Possible Series Slowdown|author=Schreier, Jason|publisher=''{{Wiki|Kotaku}}''|date=3 January 2016|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20201207180708/https://kotaku.com/sources-next-big-assassins-creed-set-in-egypt-skippin-1750937895|archivedate=7 December 2020|access-date=15 February 2025}}</ref> Ubisoft confirmed the setting and announced the official title as ''Origins'' in June during {{Wiki|E3 2017}}.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theverge.com/2017/6/11/15741114/assassins-creed-origins-release-date-e3-2017|title=Watch five minutes of Assassin's Creed Origins gameplay, set in ancient Egypt|author=Farokhmanesh, Megan|work=''{{Wiki|The Verge}}''|date=11 June 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20201112020230/https://www.theverge.com/2017/6/11/15741114/assassins-creed-origins-release-date-e3-2017|archivedate=12 November 2020|accessdate=15 February 2025}}</ref> Due to the setting being further back in time than previous entries in the franchise, history books did not always suffice as reference. To compensate, [[Maxime Durand]] worked closely with various historians and Egyptian experts to fill in the blanks where needed. In some cases, the lack of reference meant the Art team had to create the look and overall feel of what Ancient [[Egypt]] would have been like at the time.<ref name="Ubi Press Release"/> | |||
A new artificial intelligence framework was also created from the ground up, since the developers wanted the non-player characters, both human and animal, to have their own agenda and activities. Full day cycles were created to make the world feel dynamic and alive. To refine how the game displayed colors, the team designed a new color-grading feature to help them create specific and unique color ambiances. They also used satellite images of Egypt to fine-tune the colors for the ground and the vegetation and make them as realistic as possible.<ref name="Ubi Press Release" /> | |||
Another visual aspect that received a lot of attention was lighting; the developers studied technical documentation from NASA to better understand how airborne particles impact lighting. Similarly, they looked at the ways in which different sediments refract light to realistically depict different types of water, which can communicate to the player what kinds of wildlife they might encounter in it.<ref name="Ubi Press Release"/> | |||
=== | In June 2022, the game was patched and optimized to support 60fps on the {{Wiki|PlayStation 5}} and {{Wiki|Xbox Series X and Series S|Xbox Series X/S}} consoles.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/assassins-creed-origins-60fps-patch-out-now-on-ps5-and-xbox-series-x-s/1100-6504066/|title=Assassin's Creed Origins 60fps Patch Out Now On PS5 And Xbox Series X<nowiki>|</nowiki>S|first=Eddie|last=Makuch|publisher=GameSpot|date=2 June 2022|accessdate=11 September 2022|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220602174753/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/assassins-creed-origins-60fps-patch-out-now-on-ps5-and-xbox-series-x-s/1100-6504066/|archivedate=2 June 2022}}</ref> | ||
== | ==Release== | ||
''Assassin's Creed: Origins'' released globally on 27 October 2017 for {{Wiki|Microsoft Windows}}, {{Wiki|PlayStation 4}}, and {{Wiki|Xbox One}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/e3-2017-assassins-creed-origins-confirmed-release-/1100-6450742/|title=E3 2017: Assassin's Creed Origins Confirmed, Release Date Announced|first=Kallie|last=Plagge|publisher=''{{Wiki|GameSpot}}''|date=11 June 2017|accessdate=11 September 2022|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20191003071635/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/e3-2017-assassins-creed-origins-confirmed-release-/1100-6450742/|archivedate=3 October 2019}}</ref> It was released onto {{Wiki|Google Stadia}} on 15 December 2020.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.jeuxvideo.com/news/1342325/trois-jeux-assassin-s-creed-debarquent-sur-google-stadia.htm|title=Trois jeux Assassin's Creed débarquent sur Google Stadia|first=Jerome|last=Joffard|publisher=''{{Wiki|Jeuxvideo}}''|date=16 December 2020|accessdate=11 September 2022|language=French|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220621181348/https://www.jeuxvideo.com/news/1342325/trois-jeux-assassin-s-creed-debarquent-sur-google-stadia.htm|archivedate=21 June 2022}}</ref> ''Assasssin's Creed: Origins'' was also later bundled together with ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' and ''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' in a digital-only ''Mythology Pack'' for Xbox exclusively, released on 9 January 2022.<ref>{{Cite web| url=https://www.xbox.com/en-AU/games/store/assassins-creed-mythology-pack/9PKXGL2GD008/0010| title=Buy Assassin's Creed Mythology Pack| publisher=Xbox Store| accessdate=10 June 2025}}</ref> | |||
An additional single-player mission, "[[Secrets of the First Pyramids]]", was originally available via pre-ordering the game and was then released through [[Ubisoft Connect]]. The ''[[Deluxe Pack (Origins)|Deluxe Pack]]'', included in the ''Deluxe Edition'' of game, gave access to the "[[Ambush At Sea]]" mission, 3 bonus ability points, and the ''[[Desert Cobra Pack]]''. | |||
Legacy [[Assassin's Creed: Origins outfits|outfits]], outfits worn by previous Assassin protagonists, are also available for use in the game.<ref name="Facebook"/> | |||
Ubisoft also announced a Season Pass, which included the [[Calamity Blade]] weapon and the following content:<ref name="SeasonPass">{{Cite web|url=https://blog.ubi.com/assassins-creed-origins-season-pass-dlc-free-content-detailed |title= Assassin's Creed Origins – Season Pass DLC and Free Content Detailed |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20171102094848/https://blog.ubi.com/assassins-creed-origins-season-pass-dlc-free-content-detailed|archivedate=2 November 2017|author=Watters, Chris|date=10 October 2017|publisher=''UbiBlog''|accessdate= 10 October 2017}}</ref> | |||
*''[[Horus Pack]]'' | |||
*''[[Roman Centurion Pack]]'' | |||
Originally it was advertised to come with all major equipment sets but was later restricted to just the above two with all others requiring separate extra payments. | |||
More single-player [[Assassin's Creed: Origins downloadable content|downloadable]] content that was added post-launch includes: | |||
*''[[The Hidden Ones (DLC)|The Hidden Ones]]'', released on 23 January 2018, features Bayek and his fellow Hidden Ones traveling to the Roman-occupied [[Sinai|Sinai Peninsula]] several years after the events of ''Origins''. | |||
*''[[The Curse of the Pharaohs]]'', released on 13 March 2018, features Bayek going on a quest in the [[Valley of the Kings]] against mythological creatures and undead pharaohs. | |||
In addition to the post-launch downloadable content, Ubisoft also announced the following content and activities that were made available to all players:<ref name="SeasonPass"/> | |||
*''[[Trial of the Gods]]'', which allow Bayek to face against Egyptian gods in boss battles during special timed events, and receive valuable rewards for victory. | |||
*The [[Nomad's Bazaar]], which sees the wandering [[merchant]] [[Reda]] provide daily quests for Bayek to complete to earn exotic mystery rewards. | |||
*[[Photo Mode]], which allows players to capture images and share it with the community directly from the game. | |||
*[[Horde Mode]], where players can fight endless waves of enemies in the [[Cyrene Gladiator Arena|Gladiator Arena]]. | |||
*[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Egypt]], released on 20 February 2018, which removed all combat and allowed players to go on a guided and educational tour on Egypt and its history. | |||
== | ===Marketing=== | ||
In June 2017 at E3, Ubisoft debuted ''Origins''{{'}} gameplay trailer.<ref>{{Youtube|cUuKIpCM2o0|Assassin's Creed Origins: E3 2017 Official World Premiere Gameplay Trailer <nowiki>[4K] |Ubisoft [NA]</nowiki>|UbisoftNorthAmerica|Ubisoft North America}}</ref> A cinematic trailer followed a few months later, featuring the song "You Want It Darker" by {{Wiki|Leonard Cohen}} from his final album of the {{Wiki|You Want It Darker|same name}}.<ref>{{Youtube|cK4iAjzAoas|Assassin's Creed Origins Cinematic Trailer|DigicPictures|Digic Pictures}}</ref> In October, Ubisoft partnered with Biborg to release an ''Origins''-themed augmented reality filter for Facebook.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biborg.com/work/ubisoft-assassins-creed-origins-ar-camera-effect|title=Assassin's Creed Origins - AR camera effect|publisher=Biborg|accessdate=22 March 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220911071016/https://www.biborg.com/work/ubisoft-assassins-creed-origins-ar-camera-effect|archivedate=11 September 2022}}</ref> An official Xbox cinematic trailer was release titled "From Sand".<ref>{{Youtube|JRfn3K0ysEk|Assassin's Creed Origins Official From Sand Cinematic Trailer|IGN|IGN}}</ref> On 25 October, a launch trailer was released featuring gameplay.<ref>{{Youtube|9fZTbPZuRJU|Assassin's Creed Origins Launch Trailer|GameTrailers|GameTrailers}}</ref> | |||
==Editions== | ===Editions=== | ||
Ubisoft announced several editions of ''Assassin's Creed: Origins''. | Ubisoft announced several editions of ''Assassin's Creed: Origins''. | ||
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*A retail copy of ''Assassin's Creed: Origins''. | *A retail copy of ''Assassin's Creed: Origins''. | ||
*The Deluxe Pack. | *The Deluxe Pack. | ||
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Gold Edition= | |||
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*A retail copy of ''Assassin's Creed: Origins''. | *A retail copy of ''Assassin's Creed: Origins''. | ||
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*The Season Pass. | *The Season Pass. | ||
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Gods Edition= | |||
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*A retail copy of ''Assassin's Creed: Origins''. | *A retail copy of ''Assassin's Creed: Origins''. | ||
*A 26cm | *A 26cm Bayek on [[Sekhmet]] Goddess statue. | ||
*A collector's box. | *A collector's box. | ||
*A copy of the official artbook. | *A copy of the [[Assassin's Creed: Origins Collector's Edition Art Book|official artbook]]. | ||
*A copy of the world map. | *A copy of the world map. | ||
*A copy of the official soundtrack. | *A copy of the [[Assassin's Creed: Origins soundtrack|official soundtrack]]. | ||
*The Deluxe Pack. | *The Deluxe Pack. | ||
*Access to | *Access to ''Secrets of the First Pyramids'' mission. | ||
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Dawn of the Creed Edition= | <tabber> | ||
|-|Dawn of the Creed Edition= | |||
[[File:ACO Dawn of the Creed Edition.jpg|right|250px]] | [[File:ACO Dawn of the Creed Edition.jpg|right|250px]] | ||
*A retail copy of ''Assassin's Creed: Origins''. | *A retail copy of ''Assassin's Creed: Origins''. | ||
*A 39cm Bayek & Senu statue. | *A 39cm Bayek & Senu statue. | ||
*A | *A Bayek eagle skull amulet. | ||
*A collector's box. | *A collector's box. | ||
*A Steelbook case. | *A Steelbook case. | ||
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*The Deluxe Pack. | *The Deluxe Pack. | ||
*The Season Pass. | *The Season Pass. | ||
|-| | |-|Dawn of the Creed Legendary Edition= | ||
Dawn of the Creed Legendary Edition= | |||
[[File:ACO Dawn of the Creed Legendary Edition.jpg|right|250px]] | [[File:ACO Dawn of the Creed Legendary Edition.jpg|right|250px]] | ||
*A retail copy of ''Assassin's Creed: Origins''. | *A retail copy of ''Assassin's Creed: Origins''. | ||
*A 73cm Bayek & Senu statue. | *A 73cm Bayek & Senu statue. | ||
*A | *A Bayek eagle skull amulet. | ||
*A collector's box. | *A collector's box. | ||
*The Collector’s certificate of authenticity, Numbered 1 to 999. | *The Collector’s certificate of authenticity, Numbered 1 to 999. | ||
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Assassin's Creed Origins E3 2017 World Premiere Gameplay Trailer | |||
Assassin's Creed Origins E3 2017 Gameplay Walkthrough Trailer | |||
Assassin's Creed Origins E3 2017 Building an Empire UbiBlog Ubisoft US | |||
Assassin's Creed Origins E3 2017 Mysteries of Egypt Trailer Ubisoft US | |||
Assassin’s Creed Origins- Gamescom 2017 Cinematic Trailer - Ubisoft -NA- | |||
ASSASSIN'S CREED ORIGINS Caesar VS Cleopatra 4K TRAILER (Gamescom 2017) | |||
Assassin’s Creed Origins Gamescom 2017 Game of Power Gameplay Trailer | |||
Assassin’s Creed Origins The Masks of Conspiracy | |||
Assassin’s Creed Origins - Order of the Ancients Gameplay Trailer | |||
Assassin’s Creed Origins From Sand Cinematic Trailer | |||
Assassin’s Creed Origins Birth of the Brotherhood Trailer Ubisoft US | |||
Assassin’s Creed Origins Tales From The Tomb Compilation Trailer Ubisoft US | |||
Assassin's Creed Origins New Stealth Gameplay in Ancient Egypt Ubiblog Ubisoft US | |||
Assassin’s Creed Origins Post Launch & Season Pass Trailer Ubisoft US | |||
Assassin’s Creed Origins I AM live action trailer | |||
Assassin’s Creed Origins Launch Trailer Legend of the Assassin Ubisoft US | |||
Assassin's Creed Origins - Figurines and replicas launch trailer | |||
Meet Abubakar Salim, the man behind Bayek of Siwa | |||
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Assassin's Creed: Origins is the tenth main installment in the Assassin's Creed series developed by Ubisoft. The game was released worldwide on 27 October 2017 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows.
Serving as a soft reboot of the series, the game explores the origins of the Assassin Brotherhood as the Hidden Ones and their conflict with the Templar Order, previously known as the Order of the Ancients. Players take on the role of a new modern-day character, Abstergo Industries employee Layla Hassan, who has created her own Animus that she uses to view the story of the Hidden Ones' co-founders, the Medjay Bayek of Siwa and his wife Aya. The narrative takes place in Egypt during the final years of the Ptolemaic dynasty and follows Bayek and Aya's quest for revenge against the Order following a personal tragedy.
Assassin's Creed: Origins brings many changes to the franchise's gameplay formula, being more akin to an action role-playing game than an action-adventure game like previous installments. Some of the new additions include an improved leveling and gear system, a new "hitbox-based" combat system, and Bayek's pet eagle Senu, who can be used for reconnaissance and replaces Eagle Vision.
Origins' map encompasses Lower Egypt and eastern Libya, which can be explored seamlessly without encountering loading screens, and has been described to be "the size of [the] Caribbean, but on the ground".[2] Players are able to visit major cities such as Giza, Memphis, Cyrene and Alexandria, as well as various smaller villages and settlements in Faiyum and the Nile Delta.[3]

Unlike previous Assassin's Creed games, Origins has no mini-map, instead employing an Elder Scrolls-esque compass bar that points the player in the direction of quests and objects of interest.[4] Senu, Bayek's eagle companion, functions as the game's "Eagle Vision", being used to detect and mark enemies. The aerial perspective she brings also allows players to locate treasure chests, crafting resources and hidden passages. As well as this, Senu can be upgraded to distract or attack enemies.[5]
Using Senu does not defog parts of the map, this requires the player themselves to step into the fogged area of the map to defog it. Interiors are accessible, and the Library of Alexandria is available for exploration.[6] A variation of the Eagle Vision from the previous games, known as "Animus Pulse", also exists but it is much weaker, only highlighting objects.
As a result of Senu's introduction, viewpoints are no longer primarily used to reveal information about an area and its surroundings. Instead, they serve as a way to increase the eagle's detection capacity.[5] Synchronizing a viewpoint also allows the player to fast travel to it, a mechanic that has carried over from previous games.[4]
Underwater environments return from Black Flag, with players now being able to dive in any sufficiently deep body of water to explore wrecks and underwater ruins in search of loot. Since hostile animals such as crocodiles and hippos inhabit these waters, an underwater melee combat system was also created. In terms of transportation, Bayek can use feluccas to traverse the water, and horses, camels, and chariots to travel on land.[4][7]
In addition, there are 20 tombs to explore; some of these are based on real-life locations, while others are fictional. The tombs contain traps and some light puzzles, but they are, at their core, more about exploration and uncovering treasure.[2] To navigate these darker spaces, Bayek can light torches and even set things on fire.[8]
Much like Syndicate, Origins features a progression system where completing certain actions earns the player experience. Leveling up not only makes Bayek stronger, it also grants ability points that can be spent to unlock skills from the game's skill tree. There are three main branches in this tree: "Master Warrior", which focuses on melee combat; "Master Hunter", which focuses on ranged combat and stealth; and "Master Seer", which focuses on tools and manipulating the environment.[3]
In addition to skills, there is a full crafting system, based on materials gathered through hunting, which can be used to improve Bayek's equipment, such as the Hidden Blade. This is necessary when assassinating higher level enemies, which will not die from one blow if the Hidden Blade has not been sufficiently upgraded.[3]
Origins also moves away from the mission structure of previous entries in the franchise, instead utilizing quests that the player has to pick up in the open world and can then pursue at their leisure without desynchronizing.[4]
Desert Overheat is another RPG element being introduced with Origins. Essentially players can develop heatstroke due to being in the desert for too long. The system introduces varying effects depending on the severity of Desert Overheat.[9]
The combat system was completely overhauled for Origins, now utilizing a hitbox system. As a result, positioning, as well as the size and the speed of the equipped weapon, determine whether or not an attack hits. In addition, while a heavier weapon like a mace might deal a lot of damage per strike, it can leave the player open to more counter-attacks than if they were using a light sword. Players can also use Bayek's shield to block enemy attacks or bash opponents to create an opening.[3]
In addition to a revised combat system, there is a new Adrenaline Gauge that builds up energy during combat, giving the player the ability to either unleash devastating finishing moves on their enemy or make Bayek enter a frenzy, during which he is temporarily faster, stronger, and more resistant to damage.[4]
Origins features a variety of weapons, including swords, bows, heavy weapons, long weapons, bombs, and shields. In total, there are over 150 weapons in the game, ranging in rarity from "common" to "legendary", that all have pros and cons within Origins's new combat system. Some weapons also have specific attributes, such as a larger chance to deal critical damage or bleed properties.[3] Unarmed melee combat also makes a return from Assassin's Creed: Syndicate.
The game also includes boss fights against "formidable warriors and strange creatures".[4]
Some features that had been frequently requested by the fanbase were introduced into the game: players are able to toggle Bayek's hood on and off in the menu screen and multiple save files are making their return after having been absent in Assassin's Creed: Unity and Syndicate.[10] Players can also fast forward to a particular time of day;[11] tackling missions at night, for example, means some of the guards will be asleep, allowing Bayek to sneak through without attracting much attention.[4] Origins is primarily a single-player experience, but the game included some online features to enhance that experience.[12] For example, at times the player can find the corpse of another player and take on a quest to exact revenge.

The player takes on the role of a Medjay named Bayek and his wife Aya, as they work to protect the people of the Ptolemaic Kingdom during a time of widespread upheaval: the Pharaoh, Ptolemy XIII, struggles to maintain his rule whilst harboring ambitions of expanding his kingdom; his sister, the recently deposed Queen Cleopatra, begins marshalling loyalist forces to launch a counter-coup against Ptolemy; and frequent incursions into the Kingdom by the Roman Republic under the command of Julius Caesar lead to fears of an imminent invasion.
Bayek's role as a Medjay brings him and Aya into contact with the secretive forces manipulating these events and eventually leads to them founding the Hidden Ones, the first incarnation of the Assassin Brotherhood.
In the present day, Layla Hassan, a researcher working for Abstergo Industries' Historical Research Division, is tasked to find an artifact in Egypt. She instead discovers a tomb containing the ancient mummies of Bayek and Aya. Hoping to find any relevant information that would secure her a position in the company's Animus Project, Layla decides to relive Bayek and Aya's genetic memories using her modified Animus without telling her superiors. Her friend and colleague Deanna Geary protests Layla's decision but nonetheless agrees to monitor her while she is in the Animus.
In 49 BCE, Bayek, a respected Medjay in charge of protecting the Siwa Oasis, is abducted along with his son Khemu by five masked men and taken to an underground vault beneath the Temple of Amun. The masked men give Bayek a golden orb and demand that he use it to open the vault, despite the Medjay's insistence that he has no knowledge about the vault. Khemu helps Bayek escape, but during the struggle to defeat one of the masked men, Bayek inadvertently stabs and kills Khemu.
One year later, in 48 BCE, Bayek has exiled himself from Siwa in order to track down the five masked men to take his revenge. He finds the first one, Rudjek, "The Heron", and kills him inside the Bent Pyramid in Giza. Bayek then returns to Siwa, where he survives an ambush by Rudjek's bodyguard Hypatos and is reunited with his friend Hepzefa. He informs Bayek that his next target, the local priest Medunamun, "The Ibis", has been torturing Siwans for information on how to open the vault underneath the Temple of Amun. Bayek bludgeons Medunamun to death with the orb and leaves Siwa, heading to Alexandria to find Aya, who has been tracking the remaining masked men.

In the Egyptian capital, Bayek locates Aya's hideout with the help of her cousin, Phanos, and is reunited with his wife. Aya informs Bayek that she has already killed "The Vulture" and "The Ram", leaving only one target to eliminate: "The Snake". She also reveals that she has been working with Apollodorus and Cleopatra to uncover the Snake's identity, and presents Bayek with the very first Hidden Blade, given to her by Cleopatra. Bayek discovers that the Snake is Eudoros, the royal scribe, and assassinates him with the Hidden Blade, though he accidentally severs his own left ring finger in the process.
After being warned by Eudoros that "The Snake" is immortal, Bayek begins to doubt that all of the masked men are dead and decides to meet with Apollodorus and Cleopatra for answers. During a meeting at Apollodorus' estate, Cleopatra informs Bayek and Aya that she was ousted from the throne by the masked men, who call themselves the Order of the Ancients and seek to control Egypt by using Ptolemy as their puppet. She also reveals that "The Snake" is another name for the Order and that Eudoros, who was actually known as "The Hippo", is not the last of the masked men. Given four new targets by Cleopatra—"The Scarab", "The Hyena", "The Lizard", and "The Crocodile"—Bayek sets out to hunt them down while Aya convinces Pompey the Great to ally with Cleopatra.

In the village of Sais, Bayek learns from Harkhuf, one of Apollodorus' informants, that an old man, Ghupa, went missing while investigating "The Scarab". Bayek rescues Ghupa, who had his tongue cut off, and returns him to his family, whereupon he learns that the Scarab is located in Letopolis. There, Bayek meets Ghupa's son-in-law Taharqa, who is overseeing renovations to the ancient city. After working together to fight off bandits, Taharqa invites Bayek to have dinner with his family, only to poison his drink, which makes the Medjay realize that Taharqa is the Scarab. Left for dead in the desert, Bayek manages to escape and kill Taharqa, much to the anger of his wife Maharet and young son Kawab. Regardless, the Medjay resolves to continue his hunt of the Order.
Near the Great Pyramid, Bayek meets the merchant Mered, who offers to provide information on "The Hyena" in exchange for Bayek retrieving his horse. After the Medjay does so, Mered gives him the name of the Hyena, Khaliset, and the location of her hideout. Investigating the hideout, Bayek learns that Khaliset has abandoned the Order and has been abducting people for her experiments with silica, which she hopes to use to resurrect her late daughter Eshe. Despite empathizing with Khaliset's loss, Bayek assassinates her to put an end to the abductions.
Travelling to Memphis, Bayek finds the city affected by a mysterious curse. Following an investigation, he deduces this to be the work of "The Lizard", who hopes to sabotage the upcoming Festival of Apis and turn the population of Memphis against Cleopatra when she will be visiting the city for the festival. With the help of Aya and the High Priest Pasherenptah, Bayek discovers the Lizard to be Hetepi, one of the local priests, and assassinates him. Afterwards, Bayek and Aya part ways once again as the latter continues to serve Cleopatra.
To track down "The Crocodile", Bayek seeks out Hotephres, who has acquired a ledger containing information on the Order member, which he left with his family. Bayek meets Hotephres' wife Khenut and young daughter Shadya, but while attempting to retrieve the ledger, he learns that it was taken by Shadya. Bayek is too late to save Shadya from the Crocodile's men and vows revenge. Learning that some of the men in the Crocodile's employ are gladiators from the Krokodilopolis Arena, Bayek infiltrates the arena, fighting alongside his friend Kensa to rise in the ranks. He eventually uncovers the identity of the Crocodile, Berenike, and assassinates her, avenging Shadya.

Back in the present, Layla and Deanna are attacked by Abstergo's paramilitary task force, Sigma Team, for failing to regularly check in with their superiors. Using her newly-gained skills and a makeshift Hidden Blade, Layla easily deals with her assailants, only to then hear Deanna being cornered in her hotel room and seemingly shot. Swearing revenge against Abstergo for killing her friend, Layla returns to the Animus, determined to complete her mission.
Bayek receives a letter from Aya explaining that there are two more masked men, "The Scorpion" and "The Jackal", who are members of Ptolemy's royal guard. Bayek finds out that Lucius Septimius is the Jackal and prevents him from assassinating Cleopatra, but is too late to save Pompey. With no other options, Cleopatra has Bayek and Aya help her sneak into the palace in order to meet Julius Caesar and earn his support. The plan is successful and Cleopatra secures an alliance with Caesar, but in retaliation Ptolemy has his army besiege Alexandria. Bayek helps Caesar escape and later kills Pothinus, the Scorpion, but is stopped from murdering Septimius by Caesar. Meanwhile, Aya is tasked to eliminate Ptolemy and watches as the pharaoh is eaten by crocodiles while trying to flee across the Nile.

Following the Alexandrine war's end, Cleopatra ascends the throne of Egypt and cuts ties with Bayek and Aya, who deduce that the Order is now influencing both Cleopatra and Caesar. Regretting his mistake of supporting Cleopatra, Bayek gathers all of his allies and decides to form a brotherhood to fight against the Order and defend the free will of the common people. Bayek and Aya then recall the Order's interest in the Tomb of Alexander the Great and decide to investigate the tomb. They find a mortally wounded Apollodorus, who warns them that Caesar's lieutenant Flavius Metellus is "The Lion", the leader of the Order in Egypt.
With Flavius and Septimus having taken the orb and Alexander the Great's personal Staff of Eden, Bayek and Aya follow them to Siwa, where the two Order members have used the artifacts to open the vault, which contains a map with the locations of more Pieces of Eden. They also discover that Flavius and Septimus have killed Hepzefa, and decide to split up to stop the two Order members. Bayek travels to Cyrene to confront Flavius, who has used the now-activated Apple of Eden to enthrall the population. Bayek kills Flavius, finally avenging Khemu's death, and returns to Alexandria with the Apple.

Bayek finds that Aya has recruited Marcus Junius Brutus and Gaius Cassius Longinus to their cause and is planning to accompany them to Rome to fight the Order's influence there. Sundered by their paths of blood and shadow and hollowed by the death of their child, Bayek and Aya agree to part ways for good, but cement the foundation of the Hidden Ones when they both swear to defend the world from the shadows. As Bayek leaves, he discards his eagle skull charm, his last memento of Khemu. Aya picks it up and notices the impression it leaves in the sand—the icon of their new Brotherhood.
In the present, Layla wakes up to find William Miles, the Mentor of the Assassin Brotherhood, watching over her. He invites Layla to join the Assassins for her own protection and, though hesitant, she agrees to accompany William to Alexandria. While the two wait for a helicopter to come pick them up, Layla returns to the Animus to finish reliving Bayek and Aya's memories.

On 15 March 44 BCE, Aya confronts Septimius in Rome. She tries to interrogate him for the Staff of Eden's location, but Septimius only mentions that it is in the Order's hands now before dying. Aya then infiltrates the Theatre of Pompey and assassinates Caesar with the aid of Brutus, Cassius, and members of the Roman Senate. Later, she meets with Cleopatra and warns her to be a fair ruler for the people of Egypt or she will share Caesar's fate.
In 43 BCE, Aya writes Bayek a letter, discussing the establishment of a new Brotherhood in Rome and the importance of their Creed. She also reveals that she has decided to remove herself from her past in order to serve the Brotherhood, and adopts a new name, "Amunet". Back in Egypt, Bayek continues to build up the Hidden Ones by recruiting new apprentices, including his friend Tahira, who cuts off her ring finger to prove her devotion to the cause. When the Hidden Ones later rescue a group of child slaves, one of them is too afraid to return home alone, so Bayek offers to accompany him. As Bayek receives and reads Amunet's letter, he hears Khemu's voice telling him to "jump".
Work on Origins had begun by 2015, prior to that year's release of Assassin's Creed: Syndicate.[13] Ubisoft Montreal was the lead development studio on Origins, with the team comprising many of the people that previously worked on the 2014 game Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag. Ubisoft's branches in Sofia, Singapore, Shanghai, Chengdu, Bucharest, and Kiev, as well as its Sperasoft studio, also collaborated on Origins.[3]
The game's working title of Assassin's Creed: Empire and details about its ancient Egypt setting were first leaked in early January 2016;[14] Ubisoft confirmed the setting and announced the official title as Origins in June during E3 2017.[15] Due to the setting being further back in time than previous entries in the franchise, history books did not always suffice as reference. To compensate, Maxime Durand worked closely with various historians and Egyptian experts to fill in the blanks where needed. In some cases, the lack of reference meant the Art team had to create the look and overall feel of what Ancient Egypt would have been like at the time.[3]
A new artificial intelligence framework was also created from the ground up, since the developers wanted the non-player characters, both human and animal, to have their own agenda and activities. Full day cycles were created to make the world feel dynamic and alive. To refine how the game displayed colors, the team designed a new color-grading feature to help them create specific and unique color ambiances. They also used satellite images of Egypt to fine-tune the colors for the ground and the vegetation and make them as realistic as possible.[3]
Another visual aspect that received a lot of attention was lighting; the developers studied technical documentation from NASA to better understand how airborne particles impact lighting. Similarly, they looked at the ways in which different sediments refract light to realistically depict different types of water, which can communicate to the player what kinds of wildlife they might encounter in it.[3]
In June 2022, the game was patched and optimized to support 60fps on the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles.[16]
Assassin's Creed: Origins released globally on 27 October 2017 for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.[17] It was released onto Google Stadia on 15 December 2020.[18] Assasssin's Creed: Origins was also later bundled together with Assassin's Creed: Odyssey and Assassin's Creed: Valhalla in a digital-only Mythology Pack for Xbox exclusively, released on 9 January 2022.[19]
An additional single-player mission, "Secrets of the First Pyramids", was originally available via pre-ordering the game and was then released through Ubisoft Connect. The Deluxe Pack, included in the Deluxe Edition of game, gave access to the "Ambush At Sea" mission, 3 bonus ability points, and the Desert Cobra Pack.
Legacy outfits, outfits worn by previous Assassin protagonists, are also available for use in the game.[6]
Ubisoft also announced a Season Pass, which included the Calamity Blade weapon and the following content:[20]
Originally it was advertised to come with all major equipment sets but was later restricted to just the above two with all others requiring separate extra payments.
More single-player downloadable content that was added post-launch includes:
In addition to the post-launch downloadable content, Ubisoft also announced the following content and activities that were made available to all players:[20]
In June 2017 at E3, Ubisoft debuted Origins' gameplay trailer.[21] A cinematic trailer followed a few months later, featuring the song "You Want It Darker" by Leonard Cohen from his final album of the same name.[22] In October, Ubisoft partnered with Biborg to release an Origins-themed augmented reality filter for Facebook.[23] An official Xbox cinematic trailer was release titled "From Sand".[24] On 25 October, a launch trailer was released featuring gameplay.[25]
Ubisoft announced several editions of Assassin's Creed: Origins.





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