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Assassin Creed is getting a huge boost from Nolan’s The Odyssey
Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey has prompted renewed interest in Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, as audiences seek a game set in Ancient Greece with familiar locations and mythological elements. The 2018 role-playing game recreates major Greek regions and incorporates places, characters and monsters connected to Homer’s poem, making it a natural companion to the film.
Analyst Rhys Elliot said active users rose by 90% across major platforms in July 2026, reaching an estimated 233,000 players, with Xbox seeing the largest increase through Game Pass. The game’s low price, availability through subscription services, lengthy campaign and educational Discovery Tour mode may also have helped, while the surge has fuelled speculation about a possible remake or Nintendo release.
In short
- Nolan’s film has revived interest in Assassin’s Creed Odyssey.
- Active users reportedly rose 90% in July 2026.
- Ubisoft may consider a remake or Nintendo version.
Explained simply
Assassin's Creed Odyssey is a video game created by Ubisoft in 2018 that is set in ancient Greece. The game recreates Greek regions and incorporates characters, locations and creatures from Homer's The Odyssey.
Christopher Nolan has recently released a film called The Odyssey, which has prompted renewed interest in the game. Both works feature ancient Greek mythology and history, making the game an appealing companion for audiences who have watched the film and wish to explore these themes further.
The game offers a lengthy campaign and is available affordably through subscription services like Xbox Game Pass. It also includes an educational Discovery Tour mode where players can learn about ancient Greek history and culture.