Ubisoft had plenty of room to hide hidden quests throughout Ancient Egypt, among locations, treasure loots, and Easter eggs. Developers sneaking references into games, and Assassin's Creed: Origins has its own series of Easter eggs, as well as multiple side quests across the map. The recent installment was released in late 2017, and fans have watched how Ubisoft has progressed further and further with great successes in the franchise. There was a huge hype around Origins, bringing players into the world of Ancient Egypt playing as a Medjay named Bayek - a courageous hero driven by revenge to defeat enemies of the likes of pharaohs and corrupt leaders. The game features dynamic and stunning visuals, making players feel like they're in Ancient Egypt themselves. Ubisoft has definitely stepped it up a notch, living up to the expectations around the hype of the game's first announcement. It features the biggest map we have ever seen in an Assassin's Creed game, which means there is plenty of room for developers to create secrets and hide things to provide a great challenge.
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The open-world RPG will never leave players without something to do. From tomb raiding, to finding and collecting loot or treasure, solving riddles, discovering hidden caves and tombs, swimming deep to the bottom of the ocean (and of course, all the fun of the Assassin's Creed franchise). There is no doubt that players will have missed some things in the game considering Ubisoft have created one of their biggest maps yet - unless they are truly dedicated, there are many things hidden out of plain sight. This article will entail 25 hidden quests in Assassin's Creed: Origins, taking players on a series of adventures uncovering the history of Ancient Egypt, and the true origin of the assassins.
24 Finding The Final Fantasy Gear ൲
The Meidum Pyramid is actually a real archaeological site in Lower Egypt, so it's nice to see that Origins have maintained historical accuracy. The pyramid is easy to find as it is a viewpoint on the map and features the side quest a Gift From The Gods. There is a tomb located under the pyramid where Bayek witnessed a meteorite crash, opening up the entrance to the tomb. Here the Medjay helped an unknown individual who rewarded him with a sword, shield, and mount that every gamer wants to get their hands on.
23 Constellations In🅺 The Sky
One major side quest is for players to find all 12 hidden stone circles spread across Egypt. The stone circles are the key to opening The Great Sphinx Tomb (where the legendary Isu Armor is acquired), but it isn't an easy task. Finding and solving all 12 will unlock the Stargazer achievement/trophy.
The stone circles are constellations, which need to be aligned in the sky in order to be completed. This quest is definitely for players who like to explore - take advantage of the beauty of Egypt, and don't google the locations!
22 Yes, Watch Dogs Is Connected To Assassin's Creed
There is a very clear link to the Ubisoft game Watch Dogs. Fans have always wondered whether the Assassin's Creed and Watch Dog worlds are connected. Players have seen Abstergo employees in Watchdogs, as well as a document found in Black Flag. Now the Easter egg in Origins has confirmed that there is a connection between the two games - A criminal convoy mission in the original Watchdogs follows Aiden Pearce who takes out Olivia Garneau, and in Layla's present-day emails, players will find not just references, but actual photo's of this event happening - legitimate proof!
21 A😼cquire The Best Armor In The Game ไ
There are numerous rare items that can be acquired in the game, however, a player must have is the legendary Isu Armor as very few are as special as this one. A series of challenges must be completed first.
The simple yet lengthy side quest is called Bayek's Promise (players must find all the stone circles dotted across the map). Once these have been found, players must gather 50 silica. which is also located in only certain parts of Egypt. There is a secret room in the Great Sphinx that can be accessed and here, players will be rewarded with the strangely spectacular sci-fi-esque Isu Armor.
20 🐠 Riddle 🐎Me This
As part of the DLC, The Hidden Ones, the Scoll of Thoth is a side quest (Shards from a Star) that cannot be missed, however, players must solve a riddle and follow clues to be rewarded with a legendary gift. Two hidden daggers lie beneath - within the roots of a tree at Thoth's Temple.
Following the path, players will arrive at the tree and must break the roots in order to enter. They will be faced with a series of challenges, before finding the two legendary daggers laying at the feet of the Thoth's statue.
19 Did Dr. Who Meet The Assassins? 🅰
Deep beneath the Ancient Egyptian waters, there is a hidden Easter egg that most players probably haven't come across yet. The iconic sunken structure, which resembles a police box, has left players wondering if its anything to do with the Tardis in the British TV series Doctor Who.
Did the Doctor visit Ancient Egypt? The stone structure can be found deep🀅 at the bottom of the ocean near Letopolis.
18 🍰The Mysterious Undergroun෴d Lair
During the side quest The Tax Master, which takes place in Fort Nikou, players will come across a secret trap🌼 door that leads to an underground lair. Players must find and rescue a man seeking freedom from captivity in the Fort.
The fort was used as a place of punishment for so-called crimes. Located in Sapi-Nes Rome, Fort Nikou has a dark history behind it. With underground tu🌊nnels and piles of corpses, no one would want to be held captive there!
17 Experience Hallucinations In The Desert ♛
Another fun Easter egg in the game can be found by taking a journey through the desert (in the daytime). If players take an adventure out into the open, they will begin to start having weird hallucinations, and it is reported that there is a much deeper meaning to them. Not only do the hallucinations take place here, but they have also been known to start happening near some oak trees with no leaves on them. If players keep following these oak trees, they will be led to more of them, where a different hallucination will occur - keep following and the hidden meaning behind them might finally be uncovered. However, the majority of them are clearly related to Bayek's past.
16 ൲ A 💟Tomb With Hidden Secrets
Located in the Siwa region of Egypt is a tomb amongst the roc♔ky hills and mountains. Outside the entrance, there is a young boy named Fenuku (here there is also the opportunity to complete a side quest). After entering the tomb, players must destroy the wall covered in scarabs - then move up a ramp, left into an alcove, where they will arrive in a room. Tracks on the floor will indicate that shelves can be moved. Once in the next room, pots can be smashed which will then lead into the main chamber of the tomb - there is an ability point waiting at the end!
15 Whereཧ It Al✃l Began
This cave has a long history behind it. The cave and all of its contents were taken over by bandits in 48 BCE, plus something very crucial to the people of Siwa - the cave's freshwater springs which were used to extort their money. The people desperately needed help, so they sought their Medjay (Bayek), who put everything back in order by slaying all the bandits inhabiting the cave. Bayek and his wife, Aya, would visit the cave often during their childhood, so no wonder he was quick to regain control!