Assassin's Creed Origins

Third-person action-RPG set during Egypt's Ptolemaic decline. You're Bayek, a Medjay protector whose personal loss pulls him into a conspiracy that births the Assassin Brotherhood. Combat blends stealth takedowns with direct melee and bow work, now layered with leveling systems, skill trees, and loot-driven gear upgrades. The map spans deserts, the Nile delta, and period cities—exploration matters more here than in earlier entries. Expect side activities tied to Egyptian daily life and tomb raiding alongside the main plot. The RPG mechanics shift the series toward stat management and build variety rather than pure stealth sequences. If you want historical tourism with progression hooks, this delivers.