Prior to E3, Ubisoft told players to look forward to more details about Assassin's Creed Odyssey , and they certainly delivered. The newest entry in the series features even more RPG elements than last year's Assassin's Creed Origins . This includes the ability to finally choose your playable character's gender, as well as what they will say to others in conversations.

will take place before any other game in the timeline as players find themselves in Ancient Greece. You will assume the role of a Spartan outcast-turned-mercenary named Alexios or Kassandra, depending on which character you choose. Your Spartan will make a name for themselves during the Peloponnesian War.is slowly becoming more and more of a full-blown RPG, andis the second step in that process. Ubisoft has stated that with this entry, they aim to put player choice at the forefront in terms of the game's narrative. Players will be making story-altering decisions that include forging or rejecting alliances, and even pursuing romance.

In terms of exploration, you will be traversing the large open world of Ancient Greece. Nearly half of the open world is water, but it also contains cities, beaches, mountains, and forests. Since there is so much water, though, naval combat will be making a return, complete with ship customisation and crew member recruitment.During your travels you will be assisted by a First Civilisation artefact known as the Spear of Leonidas. The spear will grant you various skills and supernatural abilities. On top of this, other weapons can also be used, along with customisable breastplates, helmets, greaves, belts, and bracers that change your appearance and stats. Some of the gameplay elements mentioned above, along with a few more, are outlined in the developer commentary video below.

will be available in Standard, Deluxe, Gold and Ultimate Editions. The Deluxe Edition provides naval and gear packs alongside XP and currency boosts, while the Gold Edition includes the season pass, and allows players to access the game three days early on October 2nd. The Ultimate Edition contains everything previously listed in both the Gold and Deluxe Editions. Players who pre-order will also get an extra mission, "The Blind King".You will be able to start your journey as a Spartan mercenary whenlaunches on October 5th.We've got the full list of Assassin's Creed Odyssey achievements - check the list for guides to unlocking them.