Assassin's Creed Origins Debuts at E3 2017; Set For Oct 27 Launch

Players will assume the identity of Bayek, an eagle carrying warrior, whose exploits lead to the foundation of a secret faction that drives the "Assassin's Creed" narrative forward.

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Updated:June 12, 2017, 8:00 PM IST

Assassin's Creed Origins Debuts at E3 2017; Set For Oct 27 Launch

Assassin's Creed Origins debuts at E3, 2017. (Image: ASP Relaxnews)

True to the numerous rumours preceding it, "Assassin's Creed Origins" is set in ancient Egypt, expanding on the historical action franchise's concept with a number of tweaks to an established and successful formula.

After taking a leave of absence in 2016, "Assassin's Creed" is back with a dive into Egyptian history in "Assassin's Creed Origins."

Players will assume the identity of Bayek, an eagle carrying warrior, whose exploits lead to the foundation of a secret faction that drives the "Assassin's Creed" narrative forward.

Watch The Tech And Auto Show: Episode 2

Set for launch the week of October 27 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows PC, "Assassin's Creed Origins" was announced at 2017's Electronic Entertainment Expo, during a June 11 media briefing for Microsoft's Xbox consoles.

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The new game represents a reworking of the "Assassin's Creed" formula, as quest locations are made more contextual and intuitive, combat is reworked to focus on offensive and defensive technique, and scope is expanded to provide a larger and more varied region to roam around.

Two previews were made immediately available following the Xbox Briefing appearance.

Watch Trailer: Assassin's Creed Origins

The first, a two-minute montage, offers a condensed and cinematic overview of the setting, storyline, and action of "Assassin's Creed Origins," as the Assassins Brotherhood emerges from within an already established Egyptian empire (youtu.be/LRUcpaIAKos.)

At five minutes, the second takes viewers through the broad range of environments contained within the full game, introduces the eagle's aerial scouting ability, and highlights Bayek's proficiencies, including archery, equipment collection, skill progression, infiltration and close-quarters combat.

Ubisoft hosts its own dedicated briefing on June 12, at which "Assassin's Creed Origins" will be explored in more detail, alongside other titles in the publisher's slate of upcoming releases and in-development projects.

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