Most of surprises in Assassin’s Creed Origins will be optional
Assassin's Creed's side tasks have never been stronger. Well, there were some interesting missions here, but the accompanying activities were mostly based on collectibles. When you uncovered a hidden suitcase in the Black Flag you saw them all.
It is difficult to say whether this will be the case in the upcoming Assassin's Creed Origins, but Ashraf Ismail's director of Game Reactor interview says that this game has a special significance