ASSASSINS CREED ORIGINS is set in Ptolemaic Egypt, following a Medjay protector whose personal quest for vengeance becomes entangled with the earliest roots of the Assassin Brotherhood. The game introduced deeper RPG systems, including a leveling structure and more tactical, skill-based combat.

Exploring a richly detailed Ancient Egypt, from bustling cities to the desert and pyramids, forms a major part of the experience. It suits fans of open-world action RPGs looking for the series' pivot toward more expansive, exploration-driven design.