Hefty Assassin's Creed Origins Update Adds Enemy Scaling, New Difficulty, Quests, More

Coming to PS4 this month

by Robert Ramsey Fri 1st Dec 2017

Ubisoft has a big Assassin's Creed Origins update in the works, which it plans on releasing later this month. The upcoming patch will add several new features to the open world adventure, and set things up for the next boss battle event.

So, what are these fresh features? For starters, a new difficulty option is being introduced. 'Nightmare' mode will make enemies a lot tougher, so that should be worth a go if you want a whole new challenge. On top of that, the developer is adding optional enemy level scaling. When enabled, all lower-level enemies will rise to Bayek's level. This should make returning to earlier areas more interesting.

Meanwhile, for those of you who enjoy the combat system, Ubisoft will be incorporating a horde mode. You'll be able to visit the Cyrene arena and take on endless waves of warriors to satisfy your bloodlust and hone your skills.

And last but not least, a "surprise" quest is promised.

Sounds good, doesn't it? We'll be sure to let you know when the update goes live, but until then, surf some sands in the comments section below.

[source assassinscreed.ubisoft.com]

Robert (or Rob if you're lazy) has been a fan of PlayStation since the 90s, when Tekken 2 introduced him to the incredible world of video games. He still takes his fighting games seriously, but RPGs are his true passion. The Witcher, Dragon Quest, Mass Effect, Final Fantasy, he's played 'em all — a little too much, some might say.

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AFCC
Fri 1st Dec 2017

Enemy scaling is a double edged sword! On one way yeah it's good to keep up the challenge, on the other it makes you feel like you didn't progress at all...

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Deadlyblack
Fri 1st Dec 2017

I like the idea of enemy scaling. Definitely a welcome addition.

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Splat
Fri 1st Dec 2017

This game has been my biggest surprise this year. I have never been a big AC fan but this one has me hooked.

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CFDennett
Fri 1st Dec 2017

Nah, got the plat now so I'm done with it. Turned out to be quite the grind but what a superb game. The success of it will probably take the series back to yearly releases? If they make them as good as this I wouldn't mind but would hate for ubi to compromise on quality again.

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ShogunRok
Fri 1st Dec 2017

@AFCC It's at least optional though, which is a nice touch. Plus, by the sounds of it, it only affects lower level enemies — basically one for the endgame players.

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GamerDad66
Sat 2nd Dec 2017

Des this game have HDR on Sony?

Edit: I guess it does... I thought I read it was getting patched in later.

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AFCC
Sat 2nd Dec 2017

@ShogunRok yeah, that's a good option! But in a game where it isn't an option it's a little bit annoying imo...

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Phunkmeister
Sun 3rd Dec 2017

Free updates like missions etc are always welcome. Whatever happened to the difficulty level, say like climbing an object?? Now you just push up and you climb too the top, In games of old there was a specific route that needed to be taken to climb things.... lazy I say, or dumbed down maybe. Also, Whatever happened to the vaults?? The areas where you'd spend an hour or 2 figuring out a route through, they're gone now too... ahh well.
AC Origins... great main story though and the new control system is way better