Christopher Nolan's recent epic, "The Odyssey," appears to have significantly boosted interest in video games set in Ancient Greece, with Ubisoft's 2018 title, Assassin's Creed Odyssey, seeing a substantial resurgence in player activity. Analyst Rhys Elliot of Alinea reported a 90% growth in active users for the game across all major platforms in July 2026, with Xbox, which includes the title in its Game Pass offering, observing the largest increase. Current estimates place the game's active player count at approximately 233,000 users, a notable achievement for a title that has not received major updates in five years.
Assassin's Creed Odyssey closely mirrors aspects of the epic poem, featuring recreations of key Grecian regions and locations from Homer's work. Players can visit Odysseus' palace and battle iconic monsters like the Cyclops. The game's 2019 DLC, "Lost Tales From Greece," further expanded on these elements by introducing more creatures from the original epic and including a mission that parodies moments from the poem. This thematic alignment likely contributed to its appeal following the film's release.
The game's enduring popularity is also attributed to its critical reception upon launch, where it was considered one of the best games of 2018. It remains a top search result for games similar to Nolan's film. Furthermore, Assassin's Creed Odyssey is affordably priced, often available for under $20 and frequently on sale. Subscribers to services such as PlayStation Plus Extra or Premium can access the game without additional cost. The base playthrough alone offers nearly 100 hours of gameplay, with DLC and completionist runs extending that playtime considerably.
Ubisoft has also played a role in maintaining interest. The game features an educational, combat-free Discovery Tour mode, offering a museum-like experience with guided tours. While much of the brand's recent marketing has focused on the "Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced" release, Ubisoft's social media channels have also highlighted Assassin's Creed Odyssey periodically in July. This renewed engagement has led to speculation about a potential remake or port, particularly given that a version of Assassin's Creed Odyssey is not currently available on Nintendo platforms.