Ubisoft’sAssassin’s Creedseries and its history-hopping alternate timelines exploring the secret history behind humanity’s evolution via the Templars and Assassins, and their struggles against each other, has captured the attention of many fans through the years. The franchise has built an impressive library of over a dozen main installments and related titles. In 2017,Assassin’s Creed Originskicked off the start ofAC’s phase of incorporating more RPG and other aspects from genres that were not previously present in it, in addition to setting the stage for a large cast of characters and even deeper lore.
Recently,Assassin’s Creed Origins' actor for protagonist Bayek of Siwa, Abubakar Salim, stated in an interview that he would welcome the chance to work on anOriginssequel in some form, saying, “…I just didn’t feel like the story was finished yet. So I would jump at it.”
Bayek also shared the spotlight with his wife, Aya, whose presence and actions shaped major portions of the story, often extending beyond Bayek’s own reach and influence, with him having to navigate the increasingly complex political situation unfolding concurrently to his own quest for answers and vengeance. Both they, and others, were strong and likable characters, though, and with Salim expressing interest in continuingOrigins' journey in some manner, it opens the door for a range of musings on this possibility.
What a Direct Sequel to Assassin’s Creed Origins Might Look Like
Assassin’s Creed Origins Marked a Shift in the Series in Multiple Ways
Assassin’s Creed Originswas the firstACtitle to feature heavy RPGand even some looter-shooter and Soulslike elements. Along with these gameplay design switches, it went furthest back in time (up to that point) to Ancient Egypt, circa 50 BC. Living up to its subtitle,Originstold the tale of the idea and formation of the Assassin Brotherhood, or The Hidden Ones, as the group originally styled itself.
It was founded by Egyptian Medjay Bayek, Aya, and their allies in the wake of personal tragedy and revelations about what was happening to their lives and homeland, and why, and what they chose to do regarding it.Originsdeeply fleshed out the structure of both the Assassins and Templars' in-universe lore and provided the template for the next sequence of games in the series.
How a Direct Sequel to Assassin’s Creed Origins Could Work
In the aforementioned interview, Salim also mentioned that he could envision a sequel being set in Greece, which was the locale for the entry afterOrigins,AC Odyssey(although chronologically much earlier than Bayek’s time).AC Valhallaintroduced the character of Basim, who then featured as theprotagonist in last year’sAssassin’s Creed Mirage. Although Basim’s situation and nature were more unique, something similar could nevertheless prove the path to forging a possible sequel.
Having Bayek connect back in some way toAC Odysseywould create a good thread between the titles, and might showcase Bayek’s journey during the aftermath ofOriginsas he continues traveling, recruiting, and generally keeping an eye on the state of affairs in various regions that may be under threat of being influenced byThe Order of the Ancients. It would also allow for him to potentially learn of Kassandra and Alexios' adventures inOdyssey, and discover more about the history of the Order that plagued his time inOrigins.
Theconclusion ofAssassin’s Creed Originssees Bayek part ways with Aya, who chooses to call herself Amunet after the goddess of the same name and devotes her life to protecting innocents as per The Hidden Ones' mission. Though their partnership is dissolved, it ends on amiable if not bittersweet terms, and the couple begin building Hidden Ones bureaus in Rome and Egypt separately.
Origins' first DLC, The Hidden Ones, saw players pick up with Bayek during this time, where he briefly reunites with Amunet to assist another member, creating the first official tenant of the Brotherhood Creed in the process. The second expansion, Curse of the Pharaohs, sent players to a version of the Egyptian underworld realms, which might be fertile ground to revisit with him as well, asAC’s established rules allow for more otherworldly settings and stories like this.
Other Possible Paths for an Assassin’s Creed Origins Follow-Up
Perhaps the idea of anAssassin’s Creed Originssequel could be reworked to have Bayek appear in another DLC or similar spin-off instead of a full-blown follow-up, or one that is necessarily directly adjacent toOrigins. Ubisoft might introduce a fresh-faced Brotherhood member, while Bayek acts as a mentor figure along the lines ofAchilles fromAC RogueandAC 3. The hub approach that theAC Infiniteproject promises of branching into a range of timelines and characters would allow a natural explanation and window into reprising components and characters fromOriginsin some fashion too.
Fans have expressed excitement about a hypotheticalAssassin’s Creedgame set in the Roman Empire,which might be another cool way to have Aya/Amunet return since that was where she was last seen and has built relationships with relevant characters. Players could once again team up with Bayek or other Hidden Ones in need of their help. Bayek himself might then serve as an important supporting NPC rather than the protagonist, but still be prominent in various other aspects of the story, almost the opposite side ofOrigins' narrative coin.
Hopes Need to Be Tempered for an Assassin’s Creed Origins Sequel
As the situation stands, though, Ubisoft already hasmultipleAssassin’s Creedtitles in various stages of development, along with other projects likeStar Wars Outlaws. Thus, it’s quite unlikely, at least at this point in time, that the studio is thinking about anAC Originssequel or related title in any way.
Still, it is an intriguing proposition, and at least one major figure involved inOriginshas expressed interest in working on a follow-up entry within its story and world. It’s something Ubisoft could keep in the back of its mind as it moves forward with the series, and perhaps, with enough demand and other converging factors, make it a possible reality down the line.
