For the many who enjoyed Ubisoft’s latest efforts at reviving the ailing series, The Hidden Ones launch is something to be celebrated. With a convincing rendition of Ancient Egypt and a number of half-decent characters to revisit or flesh out, this games dimwit was hoping for something in the line of the fat, veiny DLCs of yore and it looks like I will be satisfied. Trailer here, more words to ignore below the video…
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In The Hidden Ones, Bayek travels to the Sinai peninsula to add a dash of assassination to a war raging between the Romans and a non-specific local faction. Set four years after the events of AC:O, this DLC seems to add a little more to the origin story (pun intended) of the Hidden Ones. The ragtag bunch of sneaky-breeky throat-slitters who would eventually go on to murder countless targets under their merchandise-friendlier ‘Assassin Brotherhood’ moniker.
![The Hidden Ones](https://elitegamer.ie/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/assassins-creed-origins-hidden-ones-dlc-03-min.jpg)
Ubisoft laid out the roadmap for this round of DLC before Origins’ launch with The Curse of the Pharoahs coming on 6th March 2018. As happens occasionally with RPG DLC; the level cap will be raised through both The Hidden Ones (to 45) and The Curse of the Pharaohs (to 55). The Hidden Ones also adds four ‘Legendary’ weapons, a selection of non-Legendaries, some attire and two mounts. ‘Several hours’ of main quest has been promised along with a host of side-quests and events.
![Assassin's Creed Origins The Hidden Ones](https://elitegamer.ie/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/assassins-creed-origins-hidden-ones-dlc-01-min.jpg)
The Hidden Ones is available from 23rd January 2018 for €/$9.99 or as part of the Assassin’s Creed: Origins Season Pass which also includes The Curse of the Pharaohs. All Origins players will be receiving some free DLC in the form of the Discovery Tour, combat-free stroll around the landmarks of Origins‘ Egypt complete with a guided tour of various locations.