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Actor Abubakar Salim Wishes for a Sequel to Assassin's Creed Origins

Abubakar Salim, the actor known for portraying Bayek of Siwa in Assassin's Creed Origins, expresses his interest in a potential sequel featuring Bayek and his wife, Aya of Alexandria.
Actor Abubakar Salim Wishes for a Sequel to Assassin's Creed Origins

Highlights

  • Abubakar Salim, who embodied Bayek in Assassin's Creed Origins, voices his wish for a continuation of Bayek's journey.
  • Salim's game development studio, Surgent Studios, is gearing up to launch a game named Tales of Kenzera: Zau on April 23.
  • Despite the apparent conclusion to Bayek and Aya's narrative in Origins, Salim remains hopeful for a sequel, possibly unfolding in Greece.

Abubakar Salim, the talented actor who brought the character Bayek of Siwa to life in the well-received Assassin's Creed Origins, has openly shown his desire to see Bayek return for a follow-up sequel. The release of Assassin's Creed Origins in 2017 marked a significant milestone for the series with its introduction of RPG elements, paving the way for subsequent titles like Assassin's Creed Odyssey and Valhalla to embrace RPG mechanics even further.

Following his portrayal of Bayek in Assassin's Creed Origins, Abubakar Salim ventured into establishing his own transmedia development company, Surgent Studios. During the recent Game Awards event, Salim unveiled Surgent's inaugural game, a 2D action platformer called Tales of Kenzera: Zau. Players will immerse themselves in the world of Zau, a warrior shaman, as they navigate the Metroidvania-style realm of Kenzera, steeped in Bantu traditions and folklore. The highly anticipated Tales of Kenzera: Zau is set to launch on April 23.

In an exclusive conversation with Den of Geek, Abubakar Salim delved into his career journey, the experience of embodying Bayek in Assassin's Creed Origins, founding Surgent Studios, and crafting Tales of Kenzera: Zau. A significant portion of the dialogue revolved around Assassin's Creed Origins, where Salim enthusiastically expressed his eagerness to revisit Bayek's story in a sequel to the 2017 hit, stating, 'I'm ready for a sequel! I felt like the story wasn't over yet. So, count me in!'

Actor Abubakar Salim's Desire for an Assassin's Creed Origins Sequel

While the narrative of Bayek and Aya seemingly reached a conclusion in Assassin's Creed Origins, there exists potential for further exploration of their individual paths post-events of the game. Salim hinted at Greece as a compelling setting, despite its prominent role in 2018's Assassin's Creed Odyssey, suggesting, 'Exploring that timeframe could yield intriguing possibilities.' Historically, the Assassin's Creed series often continued the stories of protagonists like Ezio Auditore da Firenze or the Kenway family. The character Basim Ibn Ishaq from Assassin's Creed Valhalla marks the return of a recurring figure after a considerable hiatus. If a sequel to Origins materializes, the incorporation of a dual protagonist system with Bayek and Aya, akin to Jacob and Evie Frye in Assassin's Creed Syndicate, could offer a fresh dynamic.

Ubisoft currently has multiple high-profile Assassin's Creed projects in the pipeline. Notably, Codename Red, a sprawling RPG set in ancient Japan, and Codename Hexe, featuring a darker tone centered around the Holy Roman Witch Trials. Speculation suggests that news regarding Codename Red may surface later this year, with a potential release targeted for Fall 2024. While the future adventures of Bayek and Aya remain uncertain amidst these developments, fans can only hope for their saga to continue beyond the upcoming releases.

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