Story Walkthrough#

Story Background#

Prologue: Siwa#

Memory 1: A Threat in Sleep#

In the Siwa prologue, Bayek and his wife Aya are attacked in their sleep by intruders who break in.

• The kidnappers take Bayek’s son Khemu away by force
• Bayek breaks free and gives chase, but is overwhelmed by their numbers
• At the critical moment, Aya saves Bayek with her dagger
• The ending reveals that the kidnappers are mercenaries from the Mediterranean

Memory 2: The Price#

• Bayek follows the trail to the outskirts of the Siwa oasis
• His first direct confrontation with members of the Order
• Khemu’s wounds prove fatal and he dies, leaving Bayek grief-stricken
• Bayek and Aya swear an oath of vengeance, and Aya sets out for Alexandria

Memory 3: Slaughter and Healing#

• Bayek formally hunts and kills a member of the Order for the first time
• This quest teaches the basics of combat and Eagle Vision
• Daily side activities in Siwa show the life of the oasis residents
• Completing the prologue unlocks Senu recon and the full skill tree

Act I: Alexandria#

Memory 4: Journey to Alexandria#

Leaving Siwa, Bayek travels along the Mediterranean coast to Alexandria, the heart of Egypt.

1. Speak with the mercenary Valera and learn more clues about the Order
2. Gather intelligence on the Order’s activities
3. Meet the local resistance in Alexandria and build an initial intelligence network

Memory 5: The Green Reeds#

Optional side quests:

• “Wrath of the Farmers” — help the farmers drive off the Romans seizing their land
• “Secret of the Lake” — investigate the mysterious shipwreck in the lake

Memory 6: Reunion#

Key story points:

• Learn that the Order has 9 core members in total
• Confirm that Cleopatra may be an ally

Memory 7: The Scarab#

Recommended stealth route:

1. Approach the mansion from the rooftops and use Senu to scout
2. Clear the archers on the rooftops
3. Enter from the second-floor balcony and assassinate the patrolling guards

Memory 8: Cleopatra#

Cleopatra’s intelligence:

• The Order has nine core members in Egypt
• They control Egypt by manipulating Ptolemy

Act II: Across Egypt#

Order of the Ancients Target List#

The Hyena: Khaliset#

2. Track her to the excavation site beside the Giza pyramids
3. A chase battle inside the pyramid

Quest Flow: / Quest flow: Quest flow: 2. Track her to the excavation site beside the Giza pyramids 3. A chase battle inside the pyramid Quest Flow: / Quest flow: Quest flow:

1. Investigate the Temple of Apis in Memphis
2. Disguise yourself as a pilgrim and enter the temple

Important locations in this quest: inside the Great Pyramid, the Sphinx

The Lizard: Hetepi#

Quest Flow: / Quest flow: Quest flow:

1. Head to Crocodilopolis in the Faiyum oasis
2. Help the local resistance group “Crocodile Tears”
3. Infiltrate the governor’s mansion and gather evidence of his crimes

Quest Flow: / Quest flow: Quest flow:

1. Investigate the Temple of Apis in Memphis
2. Disguise yourself as a pilgrim and enter the temple Key turning point:

• Cleopatra and Caesar form an alliance

The Crocodile: Berenike#

Quest Flow: / Quest flow: Quest flow:

1. Head to Crocodilopolis in the Faiyum oasis
2. Help the local resistance group “Crocodile Tears”
3. Infiltrate the governor’s mansion and gather evidence of his crimes

Cleopatra’s Betrayal#

Key turning point:

• Cleopatra and Caesar form an alliance

Act III: The Birth of the Hidden Ones#

Founding of the Hidden Ones#

Core tenets of the Hidden Ones (early):

1. Do no harm to the innocent
2. Act in secrecy
3. Never endanger the Brotherhood

The final journey: 3. The final confrontation in Cyrenaica 3. Take part in the assassination of Caesar (the historical “Ides of March” event)

Vengeance#

As he hunts the Order, Bayek gradually sees the true face of the organization, and his obsession with vengeance quietly changes.

• Face Flavius in the final confrontation in Cyrenaica
• Discover the truth linking the Order to First Civilization power and the Pieces of Eden
• Vengeance is no longer the only goal; the resolve to protect Egypt begins to take shape

Act IV: The Road to Rome#

Aya’s Mission#

After taking the name Amunet, Aya travels to Rome and continues hunting the remaining core of the Order.

1. Track the movements of Septimius and Flavius in Rome
2. Take part in the historic assassination of March 15, 44 BC
3. Aya establishes the first branch of the Hidden Ones in Rome
4. The creed of Bayek and Aya begins to shape both shores of the Mediterranean

Bayek and Aya’s Farewell#

• In the farewell scene at Siwa, the two swear to each walk their own path of protection
• Bayek stays in Egypt while Aya departs for Rome
• Aya eventually walks among the Hidden Ones under the name “Amunet”
• The choices of the two lay the groundwork for the founding of the future Assassin Brotherhood

Epilogue#

The Legacy of the Hidden Ones#

• The tenets of the Hidden Ones take root in both Egypt and Rome
• Bayek cultivates strength in Egypt while Aya expands influence in Rome
• The organization’s ideals eventually evolve into the prototype of the later Assassin Brotherhood

Modern Day

• The modern-day story follows researcher Layla Hassan, who relives the memories of Bayek and Aya through the Animus
• Layla discovers First Civilization ruins inside the Great Pyramid of Giza
• The intertwining of the modern-day and ancient Egypt threads reveals the truth of the Pieces of Eden
• Layla ultimately makes a choice similar to her two ancestors and inherits the mantle of the Hidden Ones

Endings and What Follows#

After the main story is completed, the tale does not stop there; later content continues the choices of Bayek and Aya.

• Kin-Slayer ending: Bayek kills Flavius with his own hand, avenging Khemu, yet realizes the core of the Order still remains in Rome
• Founding of the Hidden Ones: Bayek and Aya found the Hidden Ones in Egypt, and the three great tenets are established
• The Hidden Ones DLC: Bayek travels to the Sinai Peninsula to fight the Roman commander Crispus and expand the Hidden Ones’ influence
• The Curse of the Pharaohs DLC: Bayek delves into Thebes, facing the spirits of the pharaohs and First Civilization ruins amid illusion and reality

Story Timeline#

Mapping the main story events against the real historical timeline makes the ins and outs of the plot much clearer.

Complete Quest List#

Main Quests#

Key Side Quests#