Which Assassin’s Creed game is set mainly in ancient Egypt?

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Assassin’s Creed Origins is set mainly in ancient Egypt.

Released in 2017, Origins follows Bayek of Siwa, a Medjay who becomes involved in the beginnings of the Hidden Ones, the organization that develops into the Assassin Brotherhood. Its story takes place during the Ptolemaic period, including the reign of Cleopatra VII and the rise of Julius Caesar’s influence in Egypt.

The open world includes Alexandria, Memphis, Cyrene, and the Great Sphinx region. Origins also introduced major role-playing changes to the main series, including experience levels, equipment rarity, and a more extensive skill tree.

The title can be confused with Odyssey, which is set mainly in ancient Greece, or Valhalla, which focuses on Viking England and Norway. Origins does not depict the Brotherhood in its later, fully established form; instead, it presents the organization’s formation through Bayek and Aya.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Sept. 2026

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