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Assassin's Creed Origins

Assassin's Creed Origins is a 2017 action role-playing video game developed by Ubisoft Montreal and published by Ubisoft.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Assassin's Creed Origins is a 2017 action role-playing video game developed by Ubisoft Montreal and published by Ubisoft. Set in Ptolemaic Egypt, it follows Bayek of Siwa and Aya as they pursue revenge and become linked to the founding of the Assassin Brotherhood. The game is the tenth major installment in the Assassin's Creed series.

Gameplay

Assassin's Creed Origins is an action role-playing game that expanded the series toward RPG mechanics and revised combat. Sources describe it as emphasizing new fighting systems and open-world exploration in Ancient Egypt.

Plot

The main story centers on Bayek and Aya after the murder of their son, leading them into a broader struggle against the Order of the Ancients. The game also presents the founding of the Hidden Ones, which later becomes the Assassin Brotherhood.

Setting

The game is set in Ptolemaic Egypt, with references to Cleopatra VII, Roman influence, and historical cities and landmarks. Its setting is one of the series' earliest historical periods.

Development and release

Ubisoft Montreal developed the game and Ubisoft published it in 2017. It followed Assassin's Creed Syndicate and was presented as a new starting point for the series.

Key facts

  • It is the tenth major installment in the Assassin's Creed series.
  • The game is set in ancient Egypt during the reign of Cleopatra VII and the late Ptolemaic period.
  • The story follows Bayek of Siwa, a Medjay, and his wife Aya as they seek vengeance for their son's death.
  • The narrative explores the origins of the Assassin Brotherhood, known in the game as the Hidden Ones.
  • It introduced a shift toward role-playing gameplay and an overhauled combat system in the series.
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Canadian context

Ubisoft Montreal, the game's developer, is based in Montreal, Quebec, making the title directly connected to Canada's video game industry.[2][15]

Frequently asked questions

What is Assassin's Creed Origins?
It is a 2017 action role-playing video game in the Assassin's Creed series, developed by Ubisoft Montreal and published by Ubisoft.
Who is the main character?
The story primarily follows Bayek of Siwa, a Medjay, alongside his wife Aya.
When and where is it set?
It is set in Ptolemaic Egypt during the reign of Cleopatra VII, around the late 1st century BCE.
What does the title refer to?
It refers to the game's focus on the origins of the Assassin Brotherhood, called the Hidden Ones in the story.
What kind of game is it?
It is generally described as an action role-playing and action-adventure game.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assassin's_Creed_Origins
    Supports: Basic release information, developer/publisher, series placement, setting, and plot overview.
  2. Assassin's Creed Fandom — https://assassinscreed.fandom.com/wiki/Assassin's_Creed:_Origins
    Supports: Hidden Ones, Order of the Ancients, and modern framing details.
  3. Ubisoft — https://www.ubisoft.com/en-gb/game/assassins-creed/origins
    Supports: Official description of Ancient Egypt setting and origin story focus.
  4. Steam — https://www.steampowered.com/app/582160/Assassins_Creed_Origins/
    Supports: Genre classification and store description.
  5. IGN — https://www.ign.com/articles/2017/10/26/assassins-creed-origins-review
    Supports: Ancient Egypt setting and narrative tone.