Assassin's Creed: Odyssey

Assassin's Creed: Odyssey is the eleventh main installment in the Assassin's Creed series developed by Ubisoft.

Development
The game was developed by Ubisoft Quebec, which had previously worked on Assassin's Creed: Syndicate. It uses a lot of the same graphical technology as Assassin's Creed: Origins. The game was announced on May 31, 2018.

Setting
The game's genetic memory story is set in 431 BCE, recounting the secret fictional history of the Peloponnesian War, fought between the city-states of ancient Greece. The protagonist is a mercenary (either Alexios or Kassandra) and can chose to fight for either Athens and the Delian League or Sparta and the Peloponnesian League. The modern day segments will again follow Layla Hassan, who was first introduced in Assassin's Creed Origins.[2] Her story will touch on the Isu.

The game is said to deal with the themes of "freedom vs. order."

Ancient
The player takes control of a Spartan (Alexios/Kassandra) rejected by their family, making the journey from outcast mercenary to legendary hero, learning the truth about their past along the way. Their family line was prophesised to bring doom to Sparta, which leads to the protagonist being thrown off a cliff. 17 years later, the protagonist resurfaces, discovering a conspiracy against their family.

Modern
In the modern era, Hassan's quest to find Isu artifacts leads her to discover a book written by Herodotus. The book refers to a Spartan mercenary (Alexios/Kassandra) that came into contact with Isu artifacts, and may have even wielded one.

Gameplay
Odyssey uses a lot of the gameplay and interface mechanics of Origins, including the radial compass, and the return of a bird that can survey the landscape, spot treasure, and highlight and harass enemies.

The game features feature RPG elements, including dialogue options, branching quests, multiple possible endings, romance options, and the ability to select between a male "Alexios" or female "Kassandra" protagonist. Reportedly, the game is a "full RPG," and will push the franchise into this genre. Both Alexios and Kassandra follow the same story. Romance options remain the same regardless of the character chosen. Gear can be selected, and is classified by rarity. Each piece of gear can be enhanced with engravings. Players also have access to a skill tree, and can follow a 'branch' to better suit their playstyle. Compared to Origins, the skill tree is more clear cut in Odyssey, and players can unlock high tier versions of pre-existing skills. In combat, the hitbox system for enemies is used again.

The game world has been described as the "biggest one yet" for the franchise. Environs range from forests, to mountains, to beaches. Players will have access to a boat, used in a similar manner as Black Flag and Rogue. Their ship is used over the Aegean Sea. Crew can be recruited, and in a sense, it serves as a mobile hub.

The Sparta-Athens divide is represented in-game&mdash;a red-blue line shows which city-states are under control of each power. If one city-state leader is weakened, other faction leaders will invade their state. Players can find themselves as the target of bounties. This can come about from killing civilians. Players will be hunted on the sea as well. The player will also take part in mass battles. Some of these are story-relevant, others are optional.

Editions
Ubisoft announced several editions of Assassin's Creed: Odyssey. Standard Edition= Deluxe Edition= Gold Edition= Ultimate Edition=
 * A retail copy of Assassin's Creed: Odyssey.
 * A Steelbook case (PS4 and Xbox One only)
 * A Medal Necklace (PS4 and Xbox One only, for the first 10,000 pre-orders)
 * A retail copy of Assassin's Creed: Odyssey.
 * The Kronos Pack
 * The Herald of Dusk Pack
 * The Capricornus Naval Pack
 * 1 Temporary XP Boost.
 * 1 Temporary Drachmas Boost.
 * A retail copy of Assassin's Creed: Odyssey.
 * A Steelbook (PS4 and Xbox One only)
 * The Season Pass.
 * The Secrets of Greece, a Season Pass exclusive quest.
 * A Medal Necklace (PS4 and Xbox One only, for the first 10,000 pre-orders)
 * A retail copy of Assassin's Creed: Odyssey.
 * The Season Pass.
 * The Deluxe Pack.

Medusa Edition= Spartan Edition= Pantheon Edition=
 * A retail copy of Assassin's Creed: Odyssey.
 * A 33cm Fallen Gorgon statue, with Alexios figurine.
 * A copy of the official artbook.
 * A copy of the world map.
 * A copy of the official soundtrack.
 * The Blind King bonus mission.
 * The Kronos Pack.
 * 1 Temporary XP Boost.
 * 1 Temporary Drachmas Boost.
 * A Medal Necklace (PS4 and Xbox One only, for the first 10,000 pre-orders)
 * A retail copy of Assassin's Creed: Odyssey.
 * A 39.5cm Spartan Leap statue, with interchangeable Alexios and Kassandra figurines.
 * A Steelbook.
 * A copy of the official artbook.
 * A copy of the world map.
 * A copy of the official soundtrack.
 * A copy of Hugo Puzzuoli's Athens lithograph.
 * The Season Pass.
 * The Deluxe Pack.
 * A Medal Necklace (PS4 and Xbox One only, for the first 10,000 pre-orders).
 * A retail copy of Assassin's Creed: Odyssey.
 * A 39.5cm Nemesis Diorama, with interchangeable Alexios and Kassandra figurines.
 * A Steelbook.
 * A copy of the official artbook.
 * A copy of the world map.
 * A copy of the official soundtrack.
 * A copy of Hugo Puzzuoli's Athens lithograph.
 * The Blind King bonus mission.
 * The Season Pass.
 * The Deluxe Pack.
 * A Medal Necklace (PS4 and Xbox One only, for the first 10,000 pre-orders).

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Trivia

 * The game's title is inspired by the Odyssey, the second of two major ancient Greek epic poems attributed to Homer.