Assasins creed Origins preload

Usher · 25 Oct 2017 at 11:52

According to Ubisoft this should be available to preload from yesterday 24th but CDkeys.com have not sent a key to me yet, has anyone preloaded it ?

Tombstone · 25 Oct 2017 at 12:01

This game really wasnt on my radar until yesterday. I have found that the Assassins Creed games lost their interest for me and had become very stale and samey. But I watched a twitch stream of this being played yesterday and the sheer size of it and the scope of it, along with some of the mechanics changes have absolutely got me stoked for its release now. Really looks like they have taken the series to the next level, the Egypt map is absolutely gigantic.

Usher · 25 Oct 2017 at 12:26

Yes it looks like a winner & I can't wait for Friday launch, sure there will be bugs and the usual ' if it won't run on my machine then it's the games fault' rants but it's a step in the right direction.
I just wish they's dump the Desmond modern day stuff as it totally distracts from the immersion for me.

Tombstone · 25 Oct 2017 at 13:03

Usher said:
Yes it looks like a winner & I can't wait for Friday launch, sure there will be bugs and the usual ' if it won't run on my machine then it's the games fault' rants but it's a step in the right direction.
I just wish they's dump the Desmond modern day stuff as it totally distracts from the immersion for me.

Yup, mine is preloaded and ready to go and I agree on the modern day stuff.

Usher · 25 Oct 2017 at 14:10

Tombstone said:
Yup, mine is preloaded and ready to go and I agree on the modern day stuff.

Can I ask where you purchased the key?

Tombstone · 25 Oct 2017 at 14:14

Usher said:
Can I ask where you purchased the key?

Used a 20% discount on Uplay and got it direct from them for 39.99

Usher · 25 Oct 2017 at 14:17

that's also the price on CDkeys.com & several others

Tombstone · 25 Oct 2017 at 14:21

Usher said:
that's also the price on CDkeys.com & several others

Yeah, I would normally use CDkeys or Kinguin (as I have done for Wolfenstein for example) but I had a spare 100 uplay points on Uplay so decided to use those to drop the Uplay price to 39.99 and get it from them directly

darkgen · 25 Oct 2017 at 19:14

Hmmm I do want this but I'll wait for it to drop to 30 stinkers I reckon ...

Grumps82 · 26 Oct 2017 at 12:11

Tempted by this as well. A few reviews have surfaced and it looks promising. The game does look absolutely stunning

Amatsubu · 26 Oct 2017 at 13:10

Wait for sale from ACG so I guess that's what I'll do. The setting is epic, as is usually the case with the series, but it seems there are some problems (again, as usual with the series

). Might be worth a punt after a couple of patches and when I'm done with my backlog.

Tombstone · 26 Oct 2017 at 13:53

Amatsubu said:
Wait for sale from ACG so I guess that's what I'll do. The setting is epic, as is usually the case with the series, but it seems there are some problems (again, as usual with the series). Might be worth a punt after a couple of patches and when I'm done with my backlog.

Funnily enough, despite him saying wait for sale, his review actually just made me want the game all the more !

Digital X · 26 Oct 2017 at 14:06

Just preordered from CDKeys but still saying pre order where the key should be. £37.99 too so can't say no to that!

Usher · 26 Oct 2017 at 15:27

digitalx said:
Just preordered from CDKeys but still saying pre order where the key should be. £37.99 too so can't say no to that!

Isn't that £39.99 that's what I paid earlier

Just had a look it's now £38.99 :confused:

the_tobzster · 26 Oct 2017 at 15:32

Tombstone said:
This game really wasnt on my radar until yesterday. I have found that the Assassins Creed games lost their interest for me and had become very stale and samey. But I watched a twitch stream of this being played yesterday and the sheer size of it and the scope of it, along with some of the mechanics changes have absolutely got me stoked for its release now. Really looks like they have taken the series to the next level, the Egypt map is absolutely gigantic.

Totally agree man. One of my favorite old single player games is AC2, what an amazing game and story. To think they have just rinsed the series to oblivion the past few years with all those HORRIBLE AC money making repetitive and forgettable games is very saddening. Certainly made me very skeptical of this new one, but I agree it does look impressive.

Digital X · 26 Oct 2017 at 15:48

Usher, I used the 5% off code when I entered my email on Facebook.

AWPC · 26 Oct 2017 at 16:25

Really want to buy this it looks fantastic especially on PC but last few games have been terrible. The reviews say it looks amazing & the map size is incredible not sure I want to pay £80 for all the content right now though!

Digital X · 26 Oct 2017 at 17:39

Usher, I got my key from CDKeys in the download link via email and preloading now, check yours.

37.48GB

varkanoid · 26 Oct 2017 at 18:35

£36.96 here - never used them tho

https://www.scdkey.com/assassin-s-c...MItK6crumO1wIVE-EbCh0N7QutEAQYAiABEgJ1I_D_BwE

There is already a "Day One Update" !

Day One Update
Update Size

PC: 1.2GB

The Day One Update will focus on the following:

Fine-tuning the balancing of the game

Improving performance and stability.

Reworking Photo Mode controls for better player comfort.

To ensure the best game experience, we encourage you to download and install the Day One Patch. You will find below some tips to verify that everything is ready before you play

If you purchased a digital version of the game, the Day One update will be automatically downloaded and installed along with the main game.

If you purchased a disc copy of the game for PC, the Day One Update will be downloaded and installed along with the game executable.

Usher · 26 Oct 2017 at 19:06

digitalx said:
Usher, I used the 5% off code when I entered my email on Facebook.

digitalx said:
Usher, I got my key from CDKeys in the download link via email and preloading now, check yours.

37.48GB

thanks, I just looked & I've added the key but I'm queued for the download

EDIT: I clicked 'pause' even though it hadn't started and then 'resume' and it began to download, is it playable from midnight I wonder?