The video gaming world has long dipped its toe in the book publishing waters and today Ubisoft have announced that Assassin’s Creed Origins will go far and beyond just being ‘a game’… instead you’ll also be able to get hands on with a number of book and comic options.
It’s all well and good sitting down with a controller in hand, ploughing through the latest game, but sometimes it’s good to find out more about the story you are partaking in. Assassin’s Creed Origins will arrive on Xbox One, PS4 and PC come October 27th 2017, and Ubisoft are determined to ensure that it isn’t just another game.
Their publishing range will include a tie-in with Penguin Books with a full novel, whilst a miniseries of comics will be delivered by our friends at Titan Comics. Titan Books meanwhile will create a gorgeous ‘The Art of Assassin’s Creed Origins’ book, whilst Prima Games will be behind the Complete Official Guide. Full details of each are as follows…
- Assassin’s Creed Origins Desert Oath, a novel published by Ubisoft & Penguin Books, and written by Oliver Bowden in collaboration with the development team, is a prequel set before the story of the game. It portrays a young Bayek following his father’s footsteps, leaving the peace of his hometown, Siwa, in search of answers. Follow Bayek through a journey that will take him along the Nile and across a country in turmoil as he faces the dangers and mysteries of the Medjay’s path.
- A miniseries of four official Assassin’s Creed Origins Comics, written by Anne Toole and published by Titan Comics, will explore the first years of the Assassins’ Order, crossing over to new territories and introducing new characters as well as notable historical figures.
- The Art of Assassin’s Creed Origins, an art book published by Titan Books, will transport readers back into Ancient Egypt, one of the most mysterious periods in history. Readers will explore the world of Assassin’s Creed® Origins as they discover its secrets and forgotten myths, and learn more about the characters, enemies, weapons and majestic landscapes of the game, through a vast collection of art, including: concept sketches, city plans, character studies, and fully rendered paintings along with comments and notes from the artists and developers.
- The Complete Official Guide: a guidebook published by PRIMA Games, is an indispensable tool for dedicated players. The guide contains a general weapons and equipment guide, and a 100% completion walkthrough, along with detailed maps flagged with all locations, collectibles and targets. Owners of the Complete Official Guide will also have exclusive access to a mobile-friendly e-guide version, optimised for a second-screen experience.
If you want to delve deep into the lore of Origins, then this collection of materials will ensure that the vast universe of Assassin’s Creed Origins will be expanded beyond the game, letting you take in Bayek’s youth; the first years of the Assassin’s Order, the artwork behind the beautiful and mysterious landscapes of Ancient Egypt, and the official guide for hardcore players.
