RunsOnLinux

Does Assassin's Creed Origins run on Linux?

Verdict: Yes

Yes. Assassin's Creed Origins is a Windows game that runs on Linux through Proton, the tool built into Steam, and players on ProtonDB rate it Gold, the second-highest rating.

Assassin's Creed Origins by Ubisoft Montreal · Action, Adventure, RPG

Assassin's Creed Origins is an action, adventure and RPG game from Ubisoft Montreal, published by Ubisoft, first released on 26 October 2017.

It is a game for one player. Steam lists partial controller support.

The evidence

Its own Linux version
No, it runs through Proton
Player rating on ProtonDB
Gold, from 233 reports
Steam Deck (which runs Linux)
Playable, with small niggles
Anti-cheat
None listed

How to play it

  1. Install Steam from your Linux app store and sign in. Your library is already there.
  2. In Steam's settings, under Compatibility, switch on "Enable Steam Play for all other titles". That turns on Proton for every Windows game. You only do this once.
  3. Install Assassin's Creed Origins and press Play.

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