It's three days to the release of Assassin's Creed Origins. We spoke to its director about everything from playtime estimates to the benefits of extended development time, and the game's unusual hero.

The hero of Assassin’s Creed Origins is a departure for Ubisoft’s historical action-adventure franchise. He’s a mature, mould-breaking character fronting a game for grown-ups. See what sets Bayek apart.

We speak to the game director of Assassins Creed Origins about the challenge of balancing historical fidelity and compelling gameplay. Turns out the Ubisoft Montreal team uses a handy little technique.

Assassin's Creed Origins is getting a host of post-launch content, some of which even includes killing some already dead Pharaohs.

History nerds and Archaeogamers rejoice! Assassin’s Creed: Origins is embracing the franchise’s popularity as a “virtual history tour,” by introducing a new educational game mode for all ages.

The Order of Ancients are the beginnings of the Templar order, ruling Egypt under an iron fist in Assassin's Creed Origins.

Final Fantasy XV is plugging itself into the Animus to bring players all manner of Assassin’s Creed content in a crossover with Ubisoft’s premiere franchise of back-stabbery. No really, this is actually happening. August 30 will see the city of Lesatalium put on an “Assassin’s Festival” as Noctis and co. suit up in the garb of a familiar brotherhood.

There's no new gameplay, but you'll struggle denying just how gorgeous this new trailer for Assassin's Creed: Origins is anyway.