Should I play origins first or Odyssey?

Should I Play Origins First or Odyssey?

As Assassin’s Creed fans eagerly wait for the next installment of the series, two question remain: should you play Assassin’s Creed Origins before Assassin’s Creed Odyssey? or vice versa.

Direct Answer

To answer this, here is a direct summary:
You can play any Assassin’s Creed game at any order you like. Although Origins is the prequel to Odyssey, and most players would recommend starting from Origins, Odyssey stands tall on its own merit with an engaging storyline, strong characters, and breathtaking landscape.

Origins Set a New Standard for the Series
One crucial note from fans and critics: Assassin’s Creed: Origins set a brand new standard for the series. As it broke away from its tired and worn-out format to reboot the franchise in many ways. This gives confidence in the game being on an exceptional trajectory without major baggage or expectations.