How Long to Beat Assassin's Creed Origins? Full Breakdown

According to players on IGDB, Assassin's Creed Origins takes about 35.5 hours to finish the story, about 50 hours with side quests, and about 88 hours to hit 100%. It's a big game, but more manageable than the entries that came after it. Here's what those hours look like and how to spread them out without getting tired of Egypt.

Main story: about 35.5 hours

You follow Bayek, a Medjay in Ptolemaic Egypt, on a revenge quest that lays the groundwork for the Assassin Brotherhood. Sticking to the main missions, plan for about 35.5 hours.

Heads up: Ubisoft Montreal's game uses a level system, and some regions and missions expect you to be strong enough. In practice, you'll end up doing a few side quests along the way no matter what.

With side content: about 50 hours

Add a good share of side quests, forts to clear and tombs to explore, and you reach about 50 hours. That's the sweet spot: side quests often tell lovely little stories about life in Egypt, and they save you from grinding for levels.

100% completion: about 88 hours

Doing everything means visiting every point of interest, finishing every tomb, every arena fight and every quest. According to players on IGDB, that takes about 88 hours. It's long, but the map is one of the most beautiful in the series, which helps a lot.

What that looks like in evenings

With 2-hour sessions, the story alone is about 18 evenings, a little over a month at four nights a week. With side content, count on about 25 evenings. 100% takes roughly 44 evenings, best spread over two or three months.

Tips to go faster (or better)

Mix main missions and side quests in the same area so you stay at the right level and never need to grind. Use Senu, your eagle, to spot enemies and objectives before entering a camp. Unlock sync points early to get fast travel. Don't skip the pyramid tombs: they're some of the best moments in the game.

Verdict

At about 50 hours for a complete, enjoyable run, Assassin's Creed Origins hits a good balance between a big open world and a reasonable length. To compare with the Viking entry, check how long to beat Assassin's Creed Valhalla.

FAQ

How long is the Assassin's Creed Origins story?

According to players on IGDB, the main story of Assassin's Creed Origins takes about 35.5 hours. Because the game uses a level system, you'll naturally do some side quests along the way to stay strong enough for the later main missions.

Is Assassin's Creed Origins longer than Valhalla?

No, Origins is shorter. At about 35.5 hours for the story and about 88 hours for 100% according to players on IGDB, it's more approachable than Valhalla, which is known for its especially huge world and length.

Should I do the side quests in Assassin's Creed Origins?

Yes, at least some of them. They give you the experience you need to keep up with the story's level requirements, and many tell charming stories about ancient Egypt. Doing each region's side quests as you pass through is the easiest way to avoid grinding.