Which Assassin's Creed game first took players to ancient Egypt?

Assassin's Creed Origins was the first Assassin's Creed game set in ancient Egypt.

Released in 2017, Origins follows Bayek of Siwa during the 1st century BCE, when Egypt is ruled by Ptolemy XIII and political power is contested by figures including Cleopatra and Julius Caesar. The game depicts locations such as Alexandria, Memphis, and the Giza plateau, combining historical figures with fictional plot elements.

Origins also marked a major mechanical shift for the series. It introduced stronger role-playing features, including equipment levels, a skill tree, loot, and a more flexible combat system. Assassin's Creed Odyssey later moved the timeline earlier to classical Greece, while Valhalla focused on Viking-era England and Norway. Thus, Origins is the series entry associated with ancient Egypt, not simply the oldest historical period shown in the franchise.