As was expected, the next title in the Assassin’s Creed franchise was revealed during Microsoft’s E3 2017 presentation. The game is titled Assassins Creed Origins, and an announcement trailer, the first gameplay demo, and a behind-the-scenes making of video have been released for it.

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ABOUT Assassin’s Creed Origins:

Journey into Ancient Egypt, the most mysterious place in history, during a crucial period that will shape the world. Discover the secrets behind the Great Pyramids, forgotten myths, the last pharaohs, and – engraved in long-lost hieroglyphics – the origin story of the Assassin’s Brotherhood.

For the last four years, the team behind the acclaimed Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag® has been focused on crafting a new beginning for the franchise. Fight in a completely new way where you transition seamlessly between unique ranged and melee weapons, and take on multiple enemies at once. Choose your Assassin skills while exploring the full country of Ancient Egypt, engaging in multiple quests and gripping stories along a journey that will change civilization.

FEATURES:

Experience the Mysteries of Ancient Egypt – Uncover lost tombs, explore the Great Pyramids, and discover the secrets of mummies, the gods, and the last pharaohs.

An Origin Story – Start here, at the very beginning, with the never-before-told origin story of Assassin’s Creed. You are Bayek, protector of Egypt, whose personal story will lead to the creation of the Assassin’s Brotherhood.

Embrace Action-RPG – Experience a completely new way to fight as you loot and use a variety of weapons with different characteristics and rarities. Enjoy deep RPG progression mechanics, choose your preferred abilities, and challenge your skills against unique and powerful bosses.

Each Quest is a Memorable Adventure – Pick and tackle quests at your own pace: each of them tells an intense and emotional story full of colorful characters and meaningful objectives.

Explore a Full Country – From deserts to lush oases, from the Mediterranean Sea to the tombs of Giza, fight your way against dangerous factions and wild beasts as you explore this gigantic and unpredictable land.

Assassin’s Creed Origins will be released on October 27th, and the game can be pre-ordered over at Amazon right now.

Be sure to check out more from E3 2017 if interested!

Videos

Watch the world premiere of Assassin’s Creed Origins and get a glimpse of ancient Egypt and the beginnings of the Assassin’s Brotherhood.

Watch the first gameplay walkthrough of Assassin’s Creed Origins and get a look at the game’s all-new combat, weapon system, and more.

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the development of Assassin’s Creed Origins, as UbiBlog’s Chris Watters sits down with different members of the development team to discuss its new setting, combat, and the origins of the Brotherhood.

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