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Assassin's Creed Odyssey

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Assassin's Creed Odyssey

Reviewed: 30 Apr 2026

PlayStation 4 · PC · Xbox One · Nintendo Switch

Ubisoft · 2018

Ludograph rating

A

Recommended

71 /100

Assassin's Creed Odyssey is an open-world RPG that enhances reading and hand-eye coordination through historical exploration and combat, with potential for microtransaction spending.

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The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

59

Risk (RIS)

11

Daily limit

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.74
B2Social-emotional
0.30
B3Motor
0.65

Assassin's Creed Odyssey offers a rich, open-world RPG experience set in ancient Greece. Players engage in complex problem-solving through dialogue choices and non-linear quests, fostering critical thinking and strategic planning. The game's extensive lore and narrative develop reading and language skills, while its action-packed combat and naval battles enhance hand-eye coordination and reaction time. The option to choose a male or female protagonist and engage with diverse characters promotes positive representation.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.07
R2Monetization
0.21
R3Social risk
0.06

While primarily a single-player experience, Assassin's Creed Odyssey includes microtransactions that could lead to spending pressure, particularly if players feel compelled to purchase time-savers or cosmetic items. The game's M rating indicates mature content, including significant violence, some sexual themes, and mature language, which may not be suitable for younger audiences. The open-world design, while engaging, can lead to extended play sessions, though natural stopping points are present.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
1.00
R4.2Sexual Content
0.67
R4.3Language
0.67
R4.4Substance References
0.33
R4.5Fear / Horror
0.33

Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.

Heads up

  • Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0 – $30/mo.

Regulatory design checks · DSANot yet assessed·GDPR-KNot yet assessed·ODDSAssessed: meets criteria

  • DSA:What Ludograph checks: whether the game's design gives minors the transparency the EU Digital Services Act expects: plain terms, honest defaults, and clear reporting routes.
  • GDPR-K:What Ludograph checks: whether age assurance and consent flows are designed for under-16s, in the spirit of GDPR Article 8.
  • ODDS:What Ludograph checks: whether paid random-reward drop rates are disclosed, as required in China, Japan and South Korea.: Estimated from review data. No paid random-reward mechanics found, so drop-rate disclosure requirements do not apply.

These reflect Ludograph's assessment of the game's design practices against each framework's criteria, not a legal compliance determination.

Parents ask…

Is Assassin's Creed Odyssey safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Assassin's Creed Odyssey a rating of 71/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It scores well on developmental benefits with manageable risks.

What age is Assassin's Creed Odyssey appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 17+ for Assassin's Creed Odyssey, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Assassin's Creed Odyssey?

We don't publish a daily session budget for Assassin's Creed Odyssey: its design-risk score sits in our highest band, where limiting time alone doesn't address the risks. For children we suggest choosing an alternative instead.

What are the main risks of Assassin's Creed Odyssey?

While primarily a single-player experience, Assassin's Creed Odyssey includes microtransactions that could lead to spending pressure, particularly if players feel compelled to purchase time-savers or cosmetic items. The game's M rating indicates mature content, including significant violence, some sexual themes, and mature language, which may not be suitable for younger audiences. The open-world d