WhileAssassin’s Creed Originsmight focus primarily on main character Bayek’s journey through ancient Egypt, the game has also managed to sneak in some more of the modern day gameplay that the series has become famous for. In previousAssassin’s Creedtitles, modern day elements gave Ubisoft the flexibility to include a number ofeaster eggsthey might otherwise have been unable to add, andAssassin’s Creed Originsis no different—except this time, one of those easter eggs might have finally proven a long-standing fan theory.
Over the course of the modern day sections inAssassin’s CreedOrigins, players can access a laptop that is connected to the Abstergo network (Abstergo being the modern day version of the Templars). During these sessions, players can uncover security cam footage ofWatch Dogsprotagonist Aiden Pearce standing over the lifeless body of Olivier Garneau, the former Abstergo CEO who was himself a side mission target for Pearce over the course ofWatch Dogs.
Fans have long believed that there is aconnection betweenWatch DogsandAssassin’s Creed, and the security cam footage is certainly a nod to that. Whether or not Ubisoft is hinting at a potential crossover between the two universes—something that fans have wanted for as long as both franchises have existed—or is simply acknowledging that they exist in the same space, it’s an exciting addition that will no doubt create speculation for years to come.
Assassin’s Creed Originshas some of the best modern day storytellingof the series, too, which could be an indication we are getting ever closer to the fabled time where Aiden Pearce and a modern day assassin begin to work together to bring down Abstergo. At the very least, Ubisoft has left the door open for a potential blockbuster announcement in the future, something that seems wise even if there aren’t any plans to pursue it at this time.
Assassin’s Creed Originsis available now for PC, PS4, and Xbox One.
