Description
Assassin’s Creed Origins takes the Ubisoft saga to ancient Egypt, under the last pharaohs. You discover the story of the birth of the Brotherhood of Assassins, through Bayek, protector of Egypt.
Great Pyramids, lost tombs, mummies, gods and hieroglyphs: the game recreates an immense open world to explore. It also renews the series with a new combat system, closer to a role-playing game.
This version on PS4 can also be played on PS5, through backward compatibility. A journey of several dozen hours for lovers of history and adventure.
Which console to play it on
PS4
The disc of this edition.
PS5 with disc drive
The PS4 disc can be read on a PS5 through backward compatibility.
Xbox
There is a separate Xbox One version.
Our verdict on Assassin’s Creed Origins on PS4
Review written by the Air d’Orient team · Updated on 19 September 2026
We read the feedback from buyers of Assassin’s Creed Origins on PS4 to pick out what comes up most often, good and not so good.
The strong points
- A fabulous ancient Egypt, visually very successful.
- An endearing hero: with Bayek, protector of Egypt.
- A fresh start for the saga, with reworked combat.
- Dozens of hours: of exploration and adventure.
Good to know
- Check the language of the game: some imported versions are in Italian or another language. Check the box on delivery.
- The game only: the expansions and the season pass are not included.
Where we lean: for history lovers who want to explore the Egypt of the pharaohs, it is one of the best Assassin’s Creeds. To follow on with ancient Greece, see the pack with Odyssey below, and all our games in our oriental video games section.

AC Origins PS4, Origins and Odyssey pack, AC Origins on Xbox One or AC Mirage PS5?
Assassin’s Creed Origins comes on its own or in a pack, on several consoles. Here is how the PS4 version compares with three other very popular editions.
| Game | Console | Era | Ideal for |
|---|---|---|---|
| AC Origins Ubisoft |
PS4 and PS5 | Ancient Egypt | Discovering Egypt |
| Origins and Odyssey pack Ubisoft |
PS4 and PS5 | Egypt and Greece | Two games in one go |
| AC Origins Ubisoft |
Xbox One | Ancient Egypt | Xbox players |
| AC Mirage Ubisoft |
PS5 | Baghdad in the ninth century | A shorter game |
The Assassin’s Creed Origins and Odyssey compilation brings together the Egypt of Origins and the Greece of Odyssey. It offers two very long adventures. For Egypt alone, Origins is enough.
The Assassin’s Creed Origins on Xbox One offers the same game for Xbox players. The choice depends on your console.
The Assassin’s Creed Mirage on PS5 is set in Baghdad, in a shorter game centred on stealth. Origins offers a far bigger world.
Your questions about Assassin’s Creed Origins
Does Assassin’s Creed Origins on PS4 work on PS5?
Yes, the PS4 disc can be read on a PS5 fitted with a disc drive, thanks to backward compatibility.
Do I need to have played the other Assassin’s Creeds?
No, Origins tells the beginnings of the Brotherhood: it is even a very good starting point for discovering the saga.
How long does Assassin’s Creed Origins last?
Allow about thirty hours for the main story, and far more to explore the whole of Egypt and its side quests.
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