Released in 2017, Assassin’s Creed Origins is often cited as a major turning point in the franchise’s history. At the time, the title introduced a complete overhaul of the game mechanics, integrating deeper RPG elements, which would later be fully exploited in Assassin’s Creed Odyssey.
But what is striking in 2026 is how Origins has aged well, especially when pushed to its technical limits on PC. A recent video published by Digital Dreams propels the game to 8K with ray tracing enabled. The result is simply stunning.
A world more alive than ever on ultra-high-end PC
The footage was captured with an RTX 5090 graphics card and settings at Ultra. From the first seconds, the Egyptian desert shines. Natural light dances on the sand and buildings, the water becomes strikingly realistic, and the cultivated fields seem to vibrate under Bayek’s footsteps. If the architecture was already remarkable in 2017, it takes on a new dimension here. The visual rendering exceeds anything offered by the console version at the time. The game, already praised for its artistic direction, becomes almost unrecognizably beautiful.
However, some Internet users have noted a downside: the filmed extracts show little action, as if the system suffered from slowdowns during combat or parkour phases.
Origins, still relevant despite time
Several players are rediscovering today Assassin’s Creed Origins with admiration. Not only does the game maintain its fluidity on PC, but it proves that its structure, atmosphere and mechanics remain solid by current standards.
While many subsequent episodes have divided fans or not found the same success, Origins stands out as a nostalgic and technical reference. This renewed attention thus revives interest in a direct sequel or a narrative extension in the same universe. Ubisoft, which has increased its experiments with the license in recent years, could find this return to basics a promising avenue.
Why Ubisoft should capitalize on this craze
The timing is perfect: with the arrival of new GPUs and an increasingly active nostalgic community, Assassin’s Creed Origins has a solid basis for considering a return.
Proposing a direct sequel focused on Bayek or the early years of the Brotherhood would offer a welcome alternative to the more fantastical directions the saga has recently taken.
Ubisoft has a proven visual engine, an acclaimed historical setting, and a charismatic hero. Everything comes together to transform this craze into a real project. The 8K redesign isn’t just a graphical coup: it’s a call many fans hope will be heeded.