"Assassin's Creed: Origins" has no plans on relaxing from its string of successful promotions, as a new live-action trailer for the upcoming sequel to the "Assassin's Creed" franchise has been released.
Ubisoft Montreal, the developer, and Ubisoft, the game's publisher, have created a live-action trailer for their upcoming game showing the main character of the game, Bayek, the last Medjay. The trailer, titled "I Am," shows Bayek planning a big and sinister chain of events in ancient Egpyt. Bayek, at the end of the video, says "I'm not an army. I'm not a man. I'm a creed," keeping in line with the theme of the game where outnumbered assassins tackle opponents with graceful execution.
The video also shows dark and cold-blooded assassinations using snakes and scorpions as weapons, as well as a full-blown slave revolt, all orchestrated by Bayek himself. The main character's signature pet hawk is also showcased in the trailer as a messenger or signal for the operations of the Assassin Brotherhood.
The live-action trailer was directed by Daniel Wolfe, best known for the critically-acclaimed British film "Catch Me Daddy" back in 2015. The song "Middle of the World" from Nicholas Britell in his soundtrack for "Moonlight" was also incorporated in the trailer, setting an ominous overtone that fits the cold determination and resourcefulness of the Assassins.
Ubisoft also reportedly spared no expense in the trailer since they used "authentic film roles," 200 extras, and dozens of animal species to bring its portrayed locale to life.
"Assassin's Creed: Origins" will explore the new origin story of the Assassin Brotherhood that was first introduced in the original "Assassin's Creed" back in 2007. Bayek's personal story will supposedly lead to the creation of the Assassin's Brotherhood, escalating with events that lead up to their sworn nemesis, the Templars.
Aside from his faithful hawk, Bayek will be accompanied by his lover Aya, the Alexandrian agent of Cleopatra. Together, the couple will lay the foundations of the Assassin Brotherhood.
"Assassin's Creed: Origins" is set to be released for the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Microsoft Windows on Oct. 27.
