For Sparta! Or Athens
It’s mid-March, the weather is finally taking a turn for the better, and everyone has that spring fever where they’re itching to spend their weekends out and about. Bad news, and I don’t even have to explain what thebad newsis.
While you’re stuck at home, maybe playAssassin’s Creed Odysseyif you haven’t already? It might be the bestAssassin’s Creeddespite being the game that’s the leastAssassin’s Creed. It’s probably moreThe Witcher 3thanAssassin’s Creed. Two years later, that still sounds like a weird dynamic but it really isn’t.Assassin’s Creed Odysseyis the rare game where I was obligated to play it for 70 hours over the course of a week, and that crunch did nothing to bring down my spirits. It’s fantastic.
You can see what the fuss is about with no financial risk. This weekend, Ubisoft’s makingAssassin’s Creed Odysseyfree from March 19 through March 22 on Steam, Epic, Uplay, PS4, and Xbox One. There’s kind of a catch though: You’reprobablynot going to finish it in those four days. It’s a very big game. If you’re hooked, you’ll have to buy it to see out the story. At least progress from the free weekend carries over.
Thefree weekend FAQmentions a few things that are worth passing along. Playing on Xbox One requires an Xbox Live Gold subscription. Trophies are disabled on the free PS4 version, and earning them after purchasing the game requires going back and re-meeting the unlock criteria. Also, due to some “technical mumbo jumbo” (Ubisoft’s phrasing, not mine), anyone on Epic will have to re-download the 52GB game if they upgrade to the paid version.
Anyway, this is probably a hard pass for anyone who hasAnimal CrossingorDoomlined up for this weekend. But for those of you who don’t want to spend money, it beats binge-watchingTemptation Island.
Assassin’s Creed Odyssey Free Weekend — Everything You Need to Know![Ubisoft]
