Which historical period provides the main setting for Assassin’s Creed Origins?

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

The game takes place during the first century BCE, when Egypt is ruled by the Ptolemaic dynasty. Its story follows Bayek of Siwa, a Medjay who becomes one of the founders of the Hidden Ones, the organization that later develops into the Assassins.

The open world includes Alexandria, Memphis, Siwa, Giza, and other regions along the Nile. Players can visit major monuments, including the Great Sphinx and the pyramids, while the narrative intersects with figures such as Cleopatra, Julius Caesar, and Ptolemy XIII.

Origins is often described as the beginning of the Assassin Brotherhood’s history, although the word “Assassin” is not yet the organization’s formal name in the game’s period. The title also marked a major shift toward role-playing systems, including levels, loot, and gear.