Assassin's Creed Origins: 14 Most Promising New Features

1. Arena Fights With Mini-Bosses & Loot

Back to the new combat model, as one of the coolest utilisations of its new systems comes through arena battles.

Most likely introduced as part of the main story and left as an optional extra, the arenas are comprised of minibosses, various specific weapon-wielding foes and options to play to the crowd. Getting through these bouts and putting on a good show will give you increasingly better gear - both clothing, armour and weapons for Bayek.

Simply because the new combat system makes every weapon matter - providing they've been moulded to be a huge variety of shapes - spending time in the arena will benefit you in the long run. The very appeal of this will hinge on how meticulously balanced and fun said new combat feels, but if it works, it'll work in very distinct way.