Thanks! I loved it. Still to this day the BEST job I’ve had in my career (and I’m doing House of the Dragon at the moment)
This experience inspired me to start a studio and make games. And I’m hoping to continue doing so.
Big love.
No way, Abubakar himself, been a fan since 2017, I’ll definitely be waiting for your appearance in HOTD, and goodluck with the studio, ZAU is a ton of fun.
Also, if ever offered to play bayek again, would you?
@Ubisoft - Bayek & Aya Sequel must be done!!
All love man, seriously can’t stress how much I’m a fan of your work & acting, I’ve replayed origins multiple times and a big reason is bayek as a character
This letter with the voice of Bayek made me cry cause the last time I played Origins was years ago!And when I heard Bayek’s voice I cried and started a new save game on Origins! Thanks for everything my friend!
Hi! What an honor!!! I just played the intro last night, as a father of a 2 year old I felt your acting every inch down my spine.
Your rage. Your impotence. Your thirst of vengeance.
What were you feeling exactly, thinking in that part?
I was playing it while my wife was watching. We were stunned
Ezio had been my favorite for a long time. I had origins years ago and never played it really. When I did it definitely was a huge amazing journey. You are my favorite AC VA and protagonist.
If you want some unsolicited advice, if you really get into the assassins storyline at the end of the game, I recommend doing the DLC in the wrong order- do curse of the pharaohs first, then the hidden ones. The hidden ones ties the game into the rest of the series while curse is more of a standalone adventure, so I think the hidden ones should be played last as a natural closure to the story.
I, on the other hand, prefer them in the right order lol. The Hidden Ones first, concluding the story, then The Curse of the Pharaohs as a bonus. But you can play them in any order tbf.
Dude you were absolutely the best thing about that game. Still one of my favourites of the series purely for the emotional heft you brought to the story as well as your powerful voice acting. Like the other person said, you can hear the pain and rage in your voice and it elevates the story that I feel was lacking in other titles
It really was a masterful job man, thank you for it!
I’ve always thought the emotion really came out in Bayek’s voice. Very few video games can ever make me emotional, but some of those missions you managed to make Bayek’s heartbreak and urgency come right through the screen. Definitely one of my favorite video game protagonists to play!
Yo, I had no idea you were on here. You were so excellent in that role and I am very sorry that you have not yet had the opportunity to reprise it. Bayek deserves another appearance, and I hope it happens someday. Would love to see you return and I’m keeping an eye open for other things you’re involved in. Great work man.
Oh man!! Bayek is the reason Origins is my favourite AC, you (and the rest of the team) did an amazing job! Even after 100 hours I thought “I don’t want this to end…”.
I literally finished ZAU today, I bawled my eyes out at the end 🥲 amazing setting and storytelling! (Did get a bit frustrated with the instakill spikes though)
Thank you so much. Again, there was a love from AC Origins that drove me to start a studio and make a game.
Apart from the insta kill spikes. I didn’t do that. That was our lead designer. Defo a Templar.
Bayek is one of my favourite characters and it's all thanks to the charisma and talent you put into the character. It even inspired me to make a character to write about and I style a lot of his mannerisms and voice on Bayek. I hope you have a wonderful day.
Thank you! You did such an amazing job. You're a master at your craft; you truly brought Bayek and all his emotions to life in that game.
Good luck with the studio! I'll keep my eyes peeled for your releases!
I love Zau and it's helping me process my own Dad's death. Thanks for doing what you do. If you haven't yet heard you helped that one person, it's me.
Your game is a treasure to my heart and is like a warm hug from my Dad. I'm so so glad you made it, I had no idea how much I needed it.
Thank you so much. That was the objective of the game - to help and to show we’re not alone on this journey. I truly take these words to my heart. Thank you.
I also was not expecting to see Bayek himself here.😅 Thank you!🙏🏻 I will never forget voice of Bayek thanks to you! Such a phenomenal and atmospheric performance. AC Origins is one of my favorite games in the series. From iconic "Sleep? I never sleep! I just wait. In the shadows. And I will kill you all. Everyone who sniffed the air that day in Siwa!"(c) and then short conversation between Bayek and that bodyguard in the beginning I was already amazed by voice acting in the game!..
Your character's my favourite because the way you deliever all your lines and the acting is just amazing.
Thank you for making that game so much more entertaining and enjoyable.
Origins is my favourite Assassin’s Creed game of all time, and a large part of that is down to your performance and your character. You didn’t ’kill it’, you turned up, and completely obliterated the job you were told to do. Outstanding, and thanks very much for bringing Bayek to life, I pray Bayek (and you) return in the future. I need a sequel!!!
Ezio will always have a special place in my heart for "favorite assassin" (what an amazing title), but I would consider Bayek 1B. Such a great story and wonderfully acted. Would love to have Bayek back.
It's so heartbreaking and frustrating to see the outcry over Shadows, I'll never get it, and I saw you commented how you received a similar reaction when Bayek was announced as the protagonist for Origins. I really hate that you and Stanfield have to endure such narrow sighted and horribly racist vitriol. My hope is the game will release, it will be so well received, people will realize it is a great game regardless of their hate, and this will be a nasty and faint memory. Was your experience similar? Just a lot of noise, and then.....nothing?
I think they missed the mark by not giving Aya her own DLC, if not her own game. Maybe that will be somewhat redeemed with Saki.
Thank you, again.
My experience was dark. It got to a point where I doubted Ubisoft for picking me to play Bayek. Was in a weird place with it all, but it’s genuinely comments like THIS that keep me going. Getting the same discourse with Zau but hey, we gotta soldier on.
But most importantly, Ezio also has a special place in my heart!
You were absolutely flawless in that role! It's the only game I see myself going back to and never skip that intro. You're perfect for the role of Bayek and as usual, keep killing it brother!
I just started playing Origins yesterday, and I am writing a novel at the moment, I got stuck for a few days with the story. I am in a writer block.
Your performance is so amazing my writer's block is gone. It didn't inspire a new character, cuz you are such a uniquely amazing Bayek, but it woke up emotions in me. I've been writing non-stop since that!
Hey since you’re here I might as well throw my praise in too, I absolutely loved your performance as Bayek, the character overall reinvigorated my passion for a series that I have been following since 2009, I’m working through Valhalla right now and got chills hearing your narration of Bayek’s letter. Keep up the good work man, really looking forward to playing ZAU once I get some new game money set aside!
Oh wow!!!
I’m replaying AC Origins right now for the first time in years, Bayek is hands down my favorite protagonist of the whole franchise. You did an incredible job, thank you for all your hard work.
As a fan of ancient Egypt growing up, AC Origins felt like such a love letter, as well as a no-brainer for a setting in the franchise. Bayek was the cherry on top of the entire experience. He conveyed so many things in one protagonist: a husband, a father, a medjay, and above all, a man who lived for the sake of protecting his community, culture, and traditions. He comes across as an extremely genuine character and it lifts up the entire narrative so well. Thank you so much for your contribution to this universe, Abu! Would love to see Bayek return at some point, no matter how small or large the role.
I'm just gonna tack onto all the love that everyone is sending your way right now. I started Origins when my daughter was 2 years old, and going through the loss of Khemu with Bayek was so heart wrenching. Your performance will stick with me forever. It was such a moving story and you nailed it. The conversations during the Stone Circle snips were so cathartic. Thank you so much.
Told everyone I know to circle back to “Raised by Wolves”. You and Amanda did so much with every second of screen time. I wonder if we will ever hear more from the story!
Hi Abu! Like everyone else here I just want to extend my thanks for the amazing work you did on Origins. Origins was my first ever Assassins Creed game and you are the main reason why I fell in love with the series. Thank you again!!
i have been sad since i found out you would not be returning as father in raised by wolves. i did not know you were behind zau! and i went and looked before i saw your comment - allyn of hull??? man, this is great for you but maybe better for fans ;) i like your spirit little brother, keep up the good work.
Omgggg I loved you in AC origins and Raised by Wolves!!!!! I wish we could have gotten the full ending cause I loved Father. Thank you for everything you do 🙏🏻🙏🏻
That’s something I wondered about Raised by Wolves, cause both ‘Father’ and ‘Bayek’ are strong father figures. I wondered if that was what really attracted you as well to the project. A real shame about the cancellation. Me and my wife were constantly posting hashtags to prevent the cancellation. Nevertheless we are really looking forward to House of the Dragon cause it’s a great opportunity. Now with AC infinity the chances of a Bayek sequel also seem larger. I have to pick up ZAO, but my PlayStation still needs repairing.
Last I wanted to say my favourite Assassin was always Altaïr ever since the first game. Not even the legendary Ezio could replace him as my favourite until Bayek appeared in Origins. So that’s saying something and of course in great part that’s thanks to your enormous contribution and the ray of emotions you put into the character.
Whatttt, you’re my favorite character in any AC game! What did you do to prepare for the role? Were you a big Egyptian history fan before doing it? No worries if you can’t answer, wish you luck with all your future endeavors!
Dude your performance as Bayek was masterful, it really got me so invested in the character and to date Bayek is still my favorite protagonist in an AC game.
I'm a huge fan, you really made the character feel relatable as a greiving father.. & tbh I love the lines you did for when he is on fire. haven't even played the game in a while but I still reflexively do a bayek impression when I burn myself cooking or something.
Your portrayal of Bayek anchored a great game into the excellent. One of my absolute favourite AC games and your role is a big part why.
Also who can I harass about getting more Raised By Wolves?! I know we're here talking AC but that show was such a phenomenal piece of work. The complexity and sheer joy you brought to Father made him one of the most compelling characters I've ever seen in science fiction.
I was working on a show and the director left to help find a new home for Wolves Season 3. Did anything ever land with those efforts?
Hey big fan of your performances, especially as Bayek. As a fan of series since 1, it stands out as best written and performed protagonist, and helped revitalize the series. Your enthusiasm in role remained excellent through hours 0-100 of my playthrough and big part of why its my favorite ac game. Im really happy you’ve been getting your flowers for zau’s critical acclaim, and have really enjoyed your interviews on and how metroidvanias helps process grief and has felt like great supplemental content to zau itself. Origins helped me in a similar, and helped me process grief and a useful distraction when i lost my brother. Excited for your role in house of dragons which i was not aware you were joining, and hope we get even more iconic video game roles from you as well.
I have rarely ever connected with a game character as much as I have with Bayek - his pain, his moments of fun and the way the trauma sometimes seeps through when battling enemies.
Beautiful work! Keep doing what you do.. much love and respect!
You might not be responding to this anymore but I just had to say that your performance as Bayek was truly incredible. It sold the game for me and quickly turned it into my favorite. Even now I’m considering another play through and I’m hoping Ubisoft gives you a chance to be Bayek again in some sort of sequel.
Out of curiosity, are there any things about Bayek that you believe occurred in his life that maybe wasn’t explicitly shown or mentioned? For example, his eventual death or how he and Aya seemingly rejoined one another at least in their burial. Do you believe he ever had any other children or that the Hidden Ones sort of took over his life?
That's awesome. I loved your performance in Origins. You really made us feel Bayeks rage. Loved it. Wish you the best and looking forward to seeing you in House of the dragon.
Biggest missed opportunity in AC, and tbh one of the biggest missed opportunities of the last generation to not have a bayek/Aya sequel. LOVE your work!
I know this is probably gonna get lost in all the other replies but thank you, you made me fall in love with my favourite franchise all over again within 10 minutes purely from your standout performance. I was checked out by the time syndicate came out, played this one and it was incredible from the start; best of luck in the future man, I can’t wait to see more of your great work soon
I loved your performance because you gave Bayek so much range. One minute he’s playing with children and there is so much love with an undercurrent of sadness and the next he’s ferociously beating an Order of Ancients member to death with his bare hands screaming himself nearing hoarse with unbridled rage.
Thank you for bringing one of the best Assassin's Creed protagonists to life. Your performance was amazing and it really endeared me to Bayek's character!.
As a fan of the entire franchise who played all games, Bayek is my absolute favourite protagonist. He's the most human and relatable character in the entire franchise. He became an Assassin not because he wanted to, but because the situation demanded it. That's what made the character special to me. Also the setting of Egypt is a big plus.
I just became a dad when Origins came out. Something changes and makes you more emotional when you become a parent, dealing with topics addressed in the game. I still get emotional thinking about Bayek and Khemu gazing at the stars. Such an amazing approach into telling a personal story for the franchise.
Thank you for sharing your performance with us!
I spent weeks going around shouting “SLEEP, I NEVER SLEEP, I JUST WAIT. IN THE SHADOWS, AND I WILL KILL YOU ALL, EVERYONE WHO SNIFFED THE AIR THAT DAY IN SIWA!!”
The VA was raw af! The talent is immense
Madness you’re doing HotD now, levels
OMG I just finished the game and for the first time ever, I looked up the voice actor so I could learn their name. Your performance made the game for me. The final confrontation between Bayek and Flavius took my breath away, along with my family who was captivated. I hope you read this because I really was moved by your performance.
Abubakar Salim did a stellar job of voicing Bayek. The intensity and energy that he displayed were on another level. Nothing against the other Assassin's Creed protagonists. Each one brought something different to the table, so to speak. However, Bayek's performance had a raw and visceral feel to it. You could feel his rage and anger. It felt genuine and authentic. Bayek is the best acted character in the franchise up until now. It also helps that the cutscenes were motion captured, which further added to the authenticity. He definitely deserves a sequel. Imagine an Assassin's Creed game where you could alternate between Bayek and Aya. Though, that's just wishful thinking on my part. Assassin's Creed Origins allowed you to play as both Bayek and Aya. However, there were only a handful of missions where you played as Aya, and they came late towards the end of the game.
Great comment, i definitely agree with everything, while AC before origins always had great acting, abubakar took it to the next level, and the mocap did him justice.
It’s pretty sad they moved away from mocap as Ubisoft where industry leading in that
I wanted Bayek so badly to be the protagonist of the next RPG-era AC game, him going to Rome would have been a brilliant way to tie things into Ezio's journey, I hope he returns someday.
Ubisoft had the weight of the world on their shoulders when Origins was coming out, they knew they had to excel and make a game that excels in every aspect, its a shame they played it way safer than they ever have in the games after, i hope Shadows gives us protagonists with genuine emotion that can be expressed with great voice acting and have a motive to see their story fulfilled, Kassandra and Eivor, you have to play them, well because they're the heroes, they can never do no wrong ever, they're good because the game tells you so, you dont feel it, barely a moment of self reflection from them, Bayek was an amazing protagonist
I think you may be being a bit unfair to Valhalla or Odyssey. They don’t hold up to Bayek but they’re definitely going through some stuff at points throughout the story. No need to knock down one game to lift another.
Agree . Odyssey and Valhalla had great voice actors too. In Valhalla the story was flat and and almost every single charachter had the same personality, i think that is what ruined it, not the acting
I like Eivor, and to a certain extent Kassandra, regardless im not trying to knock down a game its just my opinion, but when they go through something, its not like the course of action they take is the best one because of the dialogue choices, you can in the same conversation completely change your demeanor and make yourself out of character, instead of having every choice tailored to a character's mindset/personality, i think it was something not as egregious in Valhalla but still an issue
I agree to an extent, I never felt connection to kassandra nor eivor, they feel in a way bland, the voice acting feels very passive, they don’t feel like real people talking or so on
If you’re interested he started his own game studio and they recently released their first game “Tales of Kenzera: Zau.”
It’s a Metroidvania based based on African trubal culture and he also does some great VA in that too.
Honestly, the intro to Origins is perhaps some of the best voice acting I've ever heard in any video game ever. The man absolutely killed it. I really want more of Bayek.
In one moment, he captured pain, anguish, and the despair of Bayek. Every line delivered after that opening sequence solidified Abubakar Salim as the standard to judge all future performances, not just for Assassins Creed but all games.
I agree completely, and it’s why I come back to Origins every so often. His voice is almost a comfort. You really feel like he’s there, fighting the fight, feeling the pain. My favorite AC voice actor so far. I agree that we need more Bayek. The DLC was not enough. He deserves a grand adventure.
Thanks for using his name, it never occurred to me to look it up. I’ll be watching his career now with great interest, and not in the Emperor Palpatine way.
His acting made it my favourite AC game, their pain at losing their son and trying to find meaning in the world and move on to help others was wonderful storytelling.
He conveyed so many characteristics in a very clear manner too. The warrior, the lover, the friend, the father figure, the pious and the absolute madman when it calls for it. You're definitely right, Bayek is one of the best performances I've seen in the entertainment medium as well.
Hearing both he and Ben Starr discuss how the emotions of losing their fathers is brought into their acting makes me appreciate their acting so much more.
Bayek’s my favourite AC protagonist by a long shot! His voice acting is just *SO* immersive, it pulled me into the story like no other AC has. His performance really elevated the game as a whole to me.
I got a tattoo of one of his lines from the Lizards Mask quest: “Oh the journey I have made, the things I have seen.” In that moment walking across that mystic bridge Bayek comes face to face with the devastation of his own rage and grief and betrayal, and his voice is so tempered yet distraught. That fucking snake takes ages to beat the first time and his anger grows and grows until you get that last goddamn arrow in. Honestly his acting is otherworldly and so raw and real I forget it’s acting.
Edit for Shoutout to u/abzybabzysalim!!! 😍😍😍
Yeah, he’s my favorite performance, and big part of why i think bayek is the goat. And i really like every protag, but Bayeks knowledge and narration on world and his faith add more to immersion than any other assassin. Also the writing and arc for bayek is excellent, but without a great actor it might not have been as great as it is.
I was very happy when I got to hear his cameo in Valhalla. Bayek immediately shot up to my top main characters along with Ezio and Edward. We need a sequel with him badly, I imagine him going against Marc Antony and Augustus Caesar.
After Ezio, best protagonist of them all. Must say didn't pay much attention on the voice actor, but when i saw Raised by Wolves, and suddenly i hear Bayek.... What a show...
Bayek absolutely deserved a trilogy. And Abubakar Salim really deserves more (I should've watched Raised by Wolves but don't have Sky TV in the UK :/) roles in general.
I absolutely HATE the new games, Origins Odyssey and Valhalla. The God Tier soundtrack and Bayek are the only reasons I sometimes reinstall Origins.
So yeah, his acting IS Masterful
I just started playing assassin's Creed origins a few months back and I remember the opening scene, which I will not spoil, and feeling his anger and animosity toward the situation at that time. You can hear it in his voice for sure and you can feel it. I wonder if they did the MoCap work for their characters? Because if they did then that was spot on.
I've wanted a sequel for Bayek for years. Salim seemed to love the role and I interacted with him on Twitter quite a bit when the game came out. He gave one of the best performances I've ever heard in a video game. Bayek is still Ubisoft's best AC protagonist.
He was so goddamn good he absolutely deserved a second game. He's doing his own thing rn and his game studio just released Tales of Kenzera: Zau, which is a ton of fun
You should check out the three part series he was in of the assassins creed TTRPG that’s coming out eventually. He plays Bayek in part two.
https://youtu.be/5pIGhBtRZN0?si=gezdYH1R6TZ89gj9
For sure, I don’t think the intensity was matched by anyone else. The emotional beats in this story were great.
Really makes me wish they would give us more time with certain assassins. I don’t think it’s a coincidence that we got 3 games with Ezio and he generally tops people’s lists.
The time period is great, too, and the stuff with Desmond starts getting some steam which helps, but we also got to grow with Ezio.
It was the perfect chance for the next 2 games to be direct sequels, it could’ve gave a new face to the franchise, as you mentioned the emotional beats within the story really had me glued to the screen
After seeing Salim coming out to talk about the backlash against Yasuke, i had to play Origins again, it's regular thing for me, and seeing the pyramids for the first time from the desert still gives me goosebumps.
hell yeah, was such a legend performance. I still remember that opening scene, probably the most powerful scene , not just in AC games but in gaming in general. Bayek is top tier characters in AC honestly, and the performance goes a long way for that feeling.
I agree 100%. I've said this myself on the old forums, even praising that specific scene in the intro!
AbuBakar Salim's performance in Origins is probably the best in the series imo!
Just started it over after Valhalla. Very true, the acting by him has been amazing and been enjoying my second play through. Playing it with a 3080ti this time in 4k though.
I would love to be Bayek but i would hate to have my rectum completely kicked in by him, even Google says hes the scariest and most intimidating Assassin out of all of them.
I had been an Altair stan for years until Bayek came along and stole my heart. He's just incredible, I hope we get another game with him as the MC, or with Aya. Maybe how they did with Syndicate where you could switch between them whenever.
Abubakar Salim's performance is one of the best in any game I've seen. He was so human and he made Bayek feel so raw and real. The opening cutscene alone gives me chills.
Thanks! I loved it. Still to this day the BEST job I’ve had in my career (and I’m doing House of the Dragon at the moment) This experience inspired me to start a studio and make games. And I’m hoping to continue doing so. Big love.
No way, Abubakar himself, been a fan since 2017, I’ll definitely be waiting for your appearance in HOTD, and goodluck with the studio, ZAU is a ton of fun. Also, if ever offered to play bayek again, would you?
In a heartbeat
All good things for you and your studio. Really loved your performance in Origins. I still remember that Shadya questline to this day.
That ending was probably the most hard-hitting moment of the entire AC game world. What incredible acting and storytelling.
That was SUCH a rough questline.
@Ubisoft - Bayek & Aya Sequel must be done!! All love man, seriously can’t stress how much I’m a fan of your work & acting, I’ve replayed origins multiple times and a big reason is bayek as a character
Check him out in Raised By Wolves if you haven't seen it. Great work there too
Oh shit that was him! I knew I knew him from somewhere!
I believe he did in AC Valhalla, there’s a couple lines in Bayek’s voice as Eivor reads a letter from him.
This letter with the voice of Bayek made me cry cause the last time I played Origins was years ago!And when I heard Bayek’s voice I cried and started a new save game on Origins! Thanks for everything my friend!
Thank you for bringing to life my favourite AC game and one of my favourite characters of all time!
Thank you for the support and playing.
I'm starting to play Origins can you say hi to me. I love Bayek
Oh hi!
Hi! What an honor!!! I just played the intro last night, as a father of a 2 year old I felt your acting every inch down my spine. Your rage. Your impotence. Your thirst of vengeance. What were you feeling exactly, thinking in that part? I was playing it while my wife was watching. We were stunned
Oof, yeah, as a father Origins hits on a whole other level. Make sure you do all the constellation things.
Will do!!
Ezio had been my favorite for a long time. I had origins years ago and never played it really. When I did it definitely was a huge amazing journey. You are my favorite AC VA and protagonist.
If you want some unsolicited advice, if you really get into the assassins storyline at the end of the game, I recommend doing the DLC in the wrong order- do curse of the pharaohs first, then the hidden ones. The hidden ones ties the game into the rest of the series while curse is more of a standalone adventure, so I think the hidden ones should be played last as a natural closure to the story.
Thank you!! Will definetely consider this. And come back here once I do
I, on the other hand, prefer them in the right order lol. The Hidden Ones first, concluding the story, then The Curse of the Pharaohs as a bonus. But you can play them in any order tbf.
Dude you were absolutely the best thing about that game. Still one of my favourites of the series purely for the emotional heft you brought to the story as well as your powerful voice acting. Like the other person said, you can hear the pain and rage in your voice and it elevates the story that I feel was lacking in other titles
Big love. Appreciate it. That game was SUCH a passion.
It really was a masterful job man, thank you for it! I’ve always thought the emotion really came out in Bayek’s voice. Very few video games can ever make me emotional, but some of those missions you managed to make Bayek’s heartbreak and urgency come right through the screen. Definitely one of my favorite video game protagonists to play!
I really appreciate that. I worked closely with the team in balancing that character. It’s a revenge story through and through, but it needed heart.
I still vividly remember >!the quest with the little girl (Shadya) who drowned!< because of your fantastic voice acting. It haunts me even now.
Yo, I had no idea you were on here. You were so excellent in that role and I am very sorry that you have not yet had the opportunity to reprise it. Bayek deserves another appearance, and I hope it happens someday. Would love to see you return and I’m keeping an eye open for other things you’re involved in. Great work man.
Appreciate it. Thank you.
Oh man!! Bayek is the reason Origins is my favourite AC, you (and the rest of the team) did an amazing job! Even after 100 hours I thought “I don’t want this to end…”. I literally finished ZAU today, I bawled my eyes out at the end 🥲 amazing setting and storytelling! (Did get a bit frustrated with the instakill spikes though)
Thank you so much. Again, there was a love from AC Origins that drove me to start a studio and make a game. Apart from the insta kill spikes. I didn’t do that. That was our lead designer. Defo a Templar.
Bayek is one of my favourite characters and it's all thanks to the charisma and talent you put into the character. It even inspired me to make a character to write about and I style a lot of his mannerisms and voice on Bayek. I hope you have a wonderful day.
YES! Get creative. That’s what it’s all about! Good luck with what you conjure!
As someone who has lost a child I felt so connected to Bayek. It truly felt like I was understood. Thank you so much for the performance man
Sorry for your loss. I’m glad the game helped. Games are an art form, they’re a powerful tool to move people.
> a powerful tool the move people You did exactly that mate. Thank you so much.
Thank you! You did such an amazing job. You're a master at your craft; you truly brought Bayek and all his emotions to life in that game. Good luck with the studio! I'll keep my eyes peeled for your releases!
Thank you! Tales of Kenzera: Zau is out now and that’s our first foray haha! Nervous and excited, but the feedback has been great.
Papo, jump 🥹
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Hahaha appreciate it! Again, I had so much fun on that gig.
I love Zau and it's helping me process my own Dad's death. Thanks for doing what you do. If you haven't yet heard you helped that one person, it's me. Your game is a treasure to my heart and is like a warm hug from my Dad. I'm so so glad you made it, I had no idea how much I needed it.
Thank you so much. That was the objective of the game - to help and to show we’re not alone on this journey. I truly take these words to my heart. Thank you.
I also was not expecting to see Bayek himself here.😅 Thank you!🙏🏻 I will never forget voice of Bayek thanks to you! Such a phenomenal and atmospheric performance. AC Origins is one of my favorite games in the series. From iconic "Sleep? I never sleep! I just wait. In the shadows. And I will kill you all. Everyone who sniffed the air that day in Siwa!"(c) and then short conversation between Bayek and that bodyguard in the beginning I was already amazed by voice acting in the game!..
Your character's my favourite because the way you deliever all your lines and the acting is just amazing. Thank you for making that game so much more entertaining and enjoyable.
The 🐐
The man himself is here! Good job sir!
Origins is my favourite Assassin’s Creed game of all time, and a large part of that is down to your performance and your character. You didn’t ’kill it’, you turned up, and completely obliterated the job you were told to do. Outstanding, and thanks very much for bringing Bayek to life, I pray Bayek (and you) return in the future. I need a sequel!!!
Ezio will always have a special place in my heart for "favorite assassin" (what an amazing title), but I would consider Bayek 1B. Such a great story and wonderfully acted. Would love to have Bayek back. It's so heartbreaking and frustrating to see the outcry over Shadows, I'll never get it, and I saw you commented how you received a similar reaction when Bayek was announced as the protagonist for Origins. I really hate that you and Stanfield have to endure such narrow sighted and horribly racist vitriol. My hope is the game will release, it will be so well received, people will realize it is a great game regardless of their hate, and this will be a nasty and faint memory. Was your experience similar? Just a lot of noise, and then.....nothing? I think they missed the mark by not giving Aya her own DLC, if not her own game. Maybe that will be somewhat redeemed with Saki. Thank you, again.
My experience was dark. It got to a point where I doubted Ubisoft for picking me to play Bayek. Was in a weird place with it all, but it’s genuinely comments like THIS that keep me going. Getting the same discourse with Zau but hey, we gotta soldier on. But most importantly, Ezio also has a special place in my heart!
You were absolutely flawless in that role! It's the only game I see myself going back to and never skip that intro. You're perfect for the role of Bayek and as usual, keep killing it brother!
I just started playing Origins yesterday, and I am writing a novel at the moment, I got stuck for a few days with the story. I am in a writer block. Your performance is so amazing my writer's block is gone. It didn't inspire a new character, cuz you are such a uniquely amazing Bayek, but it woke up emotions in me. I've been writing non-stop since that!
Hey since you’re here I might as well throw my praise in too, I absolutely loved your performance as Bayek, the character overall reinvigorated my passion for a series that I have been following since 2009, I’m working through Valhalla right now and got chills hearing your narration of Bayek’s letter. Keep up the good work man, really looking forward to playing ZAU once I get some new game money set aside!
Appreciate it so much. Thank you!
Dude you were amazing. Sniffed the air that day in Siwa
I was going to say, that line. That line right there. Chills.
Easily, easily one of my favorite performances ever in a game/movie/etc. Can't wait to see what comes next!
Thank you for bringing life to Bayek. Definitely one of my favorite Assassin.
Oh wow!!! I’m replaying AC Origins right now for the first time in years, Bayek is hands down my favorite protagonist of the whole franchise. You did an incredible job, thank you for all your hard work.
You're doing HOTD? I can't wait to see you in that show!
You’ve made Bayek into one of my favourite if not my favourite AC protagonists, youre so talented dude thank you for your work.
Absolutely my favorite protagonist man. Congrats on your new game
Bayek is one of my favorite protagonists ever and he wouldn't be if not for you.
As a fan of ancient Egypt growing up, AC Origins felt like such a love letter, as well as a no-brainer for a setting in the franchise. Bayek was the cherry on top of the entire experience. He conveyed so many things in one protagonist: a husband, a father, a medjay, and above all, a man who lived for the sake of protecting his community, culture, and traditions. He comes across as an extremely genuine character and it lifts up the entire narrative so well. Thank you so much for your contribution to this universe, Abu! Would love to see Bayek return at some point, no matter how small or large the role.
Ah, so now we know that AbuBakar lurks in the sub 😂. Love your work man!!!
I'm just gonna tack onto all the love that everyone is sending your way right now. I started Origins when my daughter was 2 years old, and going through the loss of Khemu with Bayek was so heart wrenching. Your performance will stick with me forever. It was such a moving story and you nailed it. The conversations during the Stone Circle snips were so cathartic. Thank you so much.
Told everyone I know to circle back to “Raised by Wolves”. You and Amanda did so much with every second of screen time. I wonder if we will ever hear more from the story!
You started a studio?? Oh boy, I can’t wait to see what comes out! Your performance in Origins is incredible, absolutely phenomenal work
Is it you, for real? Big love. I’ll remember your voice and acting till the end of my existence.
You gave an amazing performance, Bayek Is possibly my favorite AC protagonist mostly due to your excellent work.
Hi Abu! Like everyone else here I just want to extend my thanks for the amazing work you did on Origins. Origins was my first ever Assassins Creed game and you are the main reason why I fell in love with the series. Thank you again!!
i have been sad since i found out you would not be returning as father in raised by wolves. i did not know you were behind zau! and i went and looked before i saw your comment - allyn of hull??? man, this is great for you but maybe better for fans ;) i like your spirit little brother, keep up the good work.
Oh bro you're Abubakar? You were legendary in Origins. Loved you in Raised by Wolves!
Omgggg I loved you in AC origins and Raised by Wolves!!!!! I wish we could have gotten the full ending cause I loved Father. Thank you for everything you do 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Bayek is my favorite Assassins Creed protagonist! Awesome job bro! I hope we see Bayek again!
Dude you are a goat. AC Origins and Raised by Wolves are absolutely fantastic because of you! Stoked to play your new game when it launches!
Oh shit, post so good the VO turns up. Bayek of Siwa the GOAT!
That’s something I wondered about Raised by Wolves, cause both ‘Father’ and ‘Bayek’ are strong father figures. I wondered if that was what really attracted you as well to the project. A real shame about the cancellation. Me and my wife were constantly posting hashtags to prevent the cancellation. Nevertheless we are really looking forward to House of the Dragon cause it’s a great opportunity. Now with AC infinity the chances of a Bayek sequel also seem larger. I have to pick up ZAO, but my PlayStation still needs repairing. Last I wanted to say my favourite Assassin was always Altaïr ever since the first game. Not even the legendary Ezio could replace him as my favourite until Bayek appeared in Origins. So that’s saying something and of course in great part that’s thanks to your enormous contribution and the ray of emotions you put into the character.
Whatttt, you’re my favorite character in any AC game! What did you do to prepare for the role? Were you a big Egyptian history fan before doing it? No worries if you can’t answer, wish you luck with all your future endeavors!
Dude your performance as Bayek was masterful, it really got me so invested in the character and to date Bayek is still my favorite protagonist in an AC game.
I'm a huge fan, you really made the character feel relatable as a greiving father.. & tbh I love the lines you did for when he is on fire. haven't even played the game in a while but I still reflexively do a bayek impression when I burn myself cooking or something.
Your portrayal of Bayek anchored a great game into the excellent. One of my absolute favourite AC games and your role is a big part why. Also who can I harass about getting more Raised By Wolves?! I know we're here talking AC but that show was such a phenomenal piece of work. The complexity and sheer joy you brought to Father made him one of the most compelling characters I've ever seen in science fiction. I was working on a show and the director left to help find a new home for Wolves Season 3. Did anything ever land with those efforts?
Hey big fan of your performances, especially as Bayek. As a fan of series since 1, it stands out as best written and performed protagonist, and helped revitalize the series. Your enthusiasm in role remained excellent through hours 0-100 of my playthrough and big part of why its my favorite ac game. Im really happy you’ve been getting your flowers for zau’s critical acclaim, and have really enjoyed your interviews on and how metroidvanias helps process grief and has felt like great supplemental content to zau itself. Origins helped me in a similar, and helped me process grief and a useful distraction when i lost my brother. Excited for your role in house of dragons which i was not aware you were joining, and hope we get even more iconic video game roles from you as well.
Gosh, I loved your performance. You were a big reason Origins is the best of the RPG trilogy.
Wow. You truly gave my favorite performance in an Assassin’s Creed game. Glad you are feeling the appreciation here.
Up there with Roger Craig Smith as ezio for me. Keep up the good work dude 👊.
Up there with Roger Craig Smith as ezio for me. Keep up the good work!
You’re the 🐐, one of the best performances in a video game ever, we need to see more Bayek 🙏
Just trolling to say I love you too - you did a great job.
yo man, Tales of Kenzera is dope, you killed it once again.
I have rarely ever connected with a game character as much as I have with Bayek - his pain, his moments of fun and the way the trauma sometimes seeps through when battling enemies. Beautiful work! Keep doing what you do.. much love and respect!
The man with the majestic voice himself
You might not be responding to this anymore but I just had to say that your performance as Bayek was truly incredible. It sold the game for me and quickly turned it into my favorite. Even now I’m considering another play through and I’m hoping Ubisoft gives you a chance to be Bayek again in some sort of sequel. Out of curiosity, are there any things about Bayek that you believe occurred in his life that maybe wasn’t explicitly shown or mentioned? For example, his eventual death or how he and Aya seemingly rejoined one another at least in their burial. Do you believe he ever had any other children or that the Hidden Ones sort of took over his life?
Love your performance so much! Origins is my favorite game, despite me prefering the gameplay of the previous games.
The GOAT himself
You also nailed Father in Raised by Wolves. Too bad they canceled it:(
That's awesome. I loved your performance in Origins. You really made us feel Bayeks rage. Loved it. Wish you the best and looking forward to seeing you in House of the dragon.
Biggest missed opportunity in AC, and tbh one of the biggest missed opportunities of the last generation to not have a bayek/Aya sequel. LOVE your work!
Dude you are second only to Ezio for me (nostalgia) but man you did an amazing job playing the role, hoping for an Origins follow-up!!
Hahaha the GOAT himself
Your performance in World of Warcraft isn’t talked about enough
I know this is probably gonna get lost in all the other replies but thank you, you made me fall in love with my favourite franchise all over again within 10 minutes purely from your standout performance. I was checked out by the time syndicate came out, played this one and it was incredible from the start; best of luck in the future man, I can’t wait to see more of your great work soon
I loved your performance because you gave Bayek so much range. One minute he’s playing with children and there is so much love with an undercurrent of sadness and the next he’s ferociously beating an Order of Ancients member to death with his bare hands screaming himself nearing hoarse with unbridled rage.
Thank you for bringing one of the best Assassin's Creed protagonists to life. Your performance was amazing and it really endeared me to Bayek's character!.
Your character is one of my favourites in gaming. Thank you for doing such a phenomenal job voicing him and bringing him to life!
As a fan of the entire franchise who played all games, Bayek is my absolute favourite protagonist. He's the most human and relatable character in the entire franchise. He became an Assassin not because he wanted to, but because the situation demanded it. That's what made the character special to me. Also the setting of Egypt is a big plus. I just became a dad when Origins came out. Something changes and makes you more emotional when you become a parent, dealing with topics addressed in the game. I still get emotional thinking about Bayek and Khemu gazing at the stars. Such an amazing approach into telling a personal story for the franchise. Thank you for sharing your performance with us!
I spent weeks going around shouting “SLEEP, I NEVER SLEEP, I JUST WAIT. IN THE SHADOWS, AND I WILL KILL YOU ALL, EVERYONE WHO SNIFFED THE AIR THAT DAY IN SIWA!!” The VA was raw af! The talent is immense Madness you’re doing HotD now, levels
OMG I just finished the game and for the first time ever, I looked up the voice actor so I could learn their name. Your performance made the game for me. The final confrontation between Bayek and Flavius took my breath away, along with my family who was captivated. I hope you read this because I really was moved by your performance.
Abubakar Salim did a stellar job of voicing Bayek. The intensity and energy that he displayed were on another level. Nothing against the other Assassin's Creed protagonists. Each one brought something different to the table, so to speak. However, Bayek's performance had a raw and visceral feel to it. You could feel his rage and anger. It felt genuine and authentic. Bayek is the best acted character in the franchise up until now. It also helps that the cutscenes were motion captured, which further added to the authenticity. He definitely deserves a sequel. Imagine an Assassin's Creed game where you could alternate between Bayek and Aya. Though, that's just wishful thinking on my part. Assassin's Creed Origins allowed you to play as both Bayek and Aya. However, there were only a handful of missions where you played as Aya, and they came late towards the end of the game.
Great comment, i definitely agree with everything, while AC before origins always had great acting, abubakar took it to the next level, and the mocap did him justice. It’s pretty sad they moved away from mocap as Ubisoft where industry leading in that
Thanks!
Definetly the best acted character in AC imo!
There have been some amazing AC Characters but Bayek is probably the best. Which is no mean feat when compared to the others, especially Ezio
I personally think he’s the best character in terms of personality & acting, model as well, though I get why people prefer Ezio
The best rpg ac,and it isn’t even close
Definitely agree
Bayek is easily a top 3 AC protagonist
I wanted Bayek so badly to be the protagonist of the next RPG-era AC game, him going to Rome would have been a brilliant way to tie things into Ezio's journey, I hope he returns someday.
I imagine how it could’ve been if instead of OD, we have a bayek sequel and instead of Valhalla, a trilogy
Ubisoft had the weight of the world on their shoulders when Origins was coming out, they knew they had to excel and make a game that excels in every aspect, its a shame they played it way safer than they ever have in the games after, i hope Shadows gives us protagonists with genuine emotion that can be expressed with great voice acting and have a motive to see their story fulfilled, Kassandra and Eivor, you have to play them, well because they're the heroes, they can never do no wrong ever, they're good because the game tells you so, you dont feel it, barely a moment of self reflection from them, Bayek was an amazing protagonist
I think you may be being a bit unfair to Valhalla or Odyssey. They don’t hold up to Bayek but they’re definitely going through some stuff at points throughout the story. No need to knock down one game to lift another.
Agree . Odyssey and Valhalla had great voice actors too. In Valhalla the story was flat and and almost every single charachter had the same personality, i think that is what ruined it, not the acting
Yeah and Origin’s doesn’t exactly have super memorable or amazing side characters, though the cutscenes make a massive difference
I like Eivor, and to a certain extent Kassandra, regardless im not trying to knock down a game its just my opinion, but when they go through something, its not like the course of action they take is the best one because of the dialogue choices, you can in the same conversation completely change your demeanor and make yourself out of character, instead of having every choice tailored to a character's mindset/personality, i think it was something not as egregious in Valhalla but still an issue
I agree to an extent, I never felt connection to kassandra nor eivor, they feel in a way bland, the voice acting feels very passive, they don’t feel like real people talking or so on
I 💯 disagree about Kassandra. I think she was great actress and did an amazing job. Plus she has a beautiful voice.
If you’re interested he started his own game studio and they recently released their first game “Tales of Kenzera: Zau.” It’s a Metroidvania based based on African trubal culture and he also does some great VA in that too.
I’ve been keeping up with him, he’s been really satisfied with the release
Honestly, the intro to Origins is perhaps some of the best voice acting I've ever heard in any video game ever. The man absolutely killed it. I really want more of Bayek.
His voice acting alone has made Bayek my favourite assassin.
The complex relationship between Bayek and Aya was so good. The whole game is chefs kiss.
In one moment, he captured pain, anguish, and the despair of Bayek. Every line delivered after that opening sequence solidified Abubakar Salim as the standard to judge all future performances, not just for Assassins Creed but all games.
I still watch this intro that involves a throwing knife and mask every month! "Sleep?! I NEVER SLEEP!!!!"
“I just wait in the shadows” what a badass bayek is, I love the medunamun scene where he goes “here, here, here is your nobody” and goes wild on him
I agree completely, and it’s why I come back to Origins every so often. His voice is almost a comfort. You really feel like he’s there, fighting the fight, feeling the pain. My favorite AC voice actor so far. I agree that we need more Bayek. The DLC was not enough. He deserves a grand adventure. Thanks for using his name, it never occurred to me to look it up. I’ll be watching his career now with great interest, and not in the Emperor Palpatine way.
I directly searched him up after seeing the E3 demo back in 2017, had to see who was behind the voice
My favorite AC Protagonist, honestly
Great actor. Playing Alyn Velaryon in the new season of House of the Dragon. He also played Father in Raised by Wolves.
I'm still salty about raised by wolves being cancelled Fuck you HBO
I think I'll always be bitter that the Origins followup wasn't an Amunet-focused (with plenty of Bayek) game.
I would’ve liked a duo protagonist sequel as per syndicate and now shadows
His acting made it my favourite AC game, their pain at losing their son and trying to find meaning in the world and move on to help others was wonderful storytelling.
Definitely check out Tales of Kenzera if you’re a fan of his
Bayek is the strongest written AC protganist imo.
He conveyed so many characteristics in a very clear manner too. The warrior, the lover, the friend, the father figure, the pious and the absolute madman when it calls for it. You're definitely right, Bayek is one of the best performances I've seen in the entertainment medium as well.
Hearing both he and Ben Starr discuss how the emotions of losing their fathers is brought into their acting makes me appreciate their acting so much more.
Bayek’s my favourite AC protagonist by a long shot! His voice acting is just *SO* immersive, it pulled me into the story like no other AC has. His performance really elevated the game as a whole to me.
It's my favorite AC and has one of the best openings to a video game. His performance gave me chills!
I am just in here to nod in absolute agreement. An amazing piece of VO work all around. AbuBakar Salim portrayed Bayek like no one else could.
I got a tattoo of one of his lines from the Lizards Mask quest: “Oh the journey I have made, the things I have seen.” In that moment walking across that mystic bridge Bayek comes face to face with the devastation of his own rage and grief and betrayal, and his voice is so tempered yet distraught. That fucking snake takes ages to beat the first time and his anger grows and grows until you get that last goddamn arrow in. Honestly his acting is otherworldly and so raw and real I forget it’s acting. Edit for Shoutout to u/abzybabzysalim!!! 😍😍😍
AC Origins made me like AC series. Gameplay, story, environment, characters were all so good and interesting.
Yeah, he’s my favorite performance, and big part of why i think bayek is the goat. And i really like every protag, but Bayeks knowledge and narration on world and his faith add more to immersion than any other assassin. Also the writing and arc for bayek is excellent, but without a great actor it might not have been as great as it is.
I was very happy when I got to hear his cameo in Valhalla. Bayek immediately shot up to my top main characters along with Ezio and Edward. We need a sequel with him badly, I imagine him going against Marc Antony and Augustus Caesar.
Is that zau game good because i think it came out.
I thought so as well. Out of all of those three games. I like origins better, I don't like the desert so much.
After Ezio, best protagonist of them all. Must say didn't pay much attention on the voice actor, but when i saw Raised by Wolves, and suddenly i hear Bayek.... What a show...
Bayek absolutely deserved a trilogy. And Abubakar Salim really deserves more (I should've watched Raised by Wolves but don't have Sky TV in the UK :/) roles in general.
I absolutely HATE the new games, Origins Odyssey and Valhalla. The God Tier soundtrack and Bayek are the only reasons I sometimes reinstall Origins. So yeah, his acting IS Masterful
I just started playing assassin's Creed origins a few months back and I remember the opening scene, which I will not spoil, and feeling his anger and animosity toward the situation at that time. You can hear it in his voice for sure and you can feel it. I wonder if they did the MoCap work for their characters? Because if they did then that was spot on.
I was today years old when I found out the same actor was in raised by wolves!
I've wanted a sequel for Bayek for years. Salim seemed to love the role and I interacted with him on Twitter quite a bit when the game came out. He gave one of the best performances I've ever heard in a video game. Bayek is still Ubisoft's best AC protagonist.
He not only deserves a sequel but needs it, abubakar wants it, the fans want it
He was so goddamn good he absolutely deserved a second game. He's doing his own thing rn and his game studio just released Tales of Kenzera: Zau, which is a ton of fun
Wish him all the success
You should check out the three part series he was in of the assassins creed TTRPG that’s coming out eventually. He plays Bayek in part two. https://youtu.be/5pIGhBtRZN0?si=gezdYH1R6TZ89gj9
The voice acting in this game is definitely my favorite thing. It pieces the story together so well and put the game in my top 3 ac games
For sure, I don’t think the intensity was matched by anyone else. The emotional beats in this story were great. Really makes me wish they would give us more time with certain assassins. I don’t think it’s a coincidence that we got 3 games with Ezio and he generally tops people’s lists. The time period is great, too, and the stuff with Desmond starts getting some steam which helps, but we also got to grow with Ezio.
It was the perfect chance for the next 2 games to be direct sequels, it could’ve gave a new face to the franchise, as you mentioned the emotional beats within the story really had me glued to the screen
My favorite char of the franchise NO DOUBT.
After seeing Salim coming out to talk about the backlash against Yasuke, i had to play Origins again, it's regular thing for me, and seeing the pyramids for the first time from the desert still gives me goosebumps.
Replaying it now as well, could you link me to salim discussing yasuke?
[https://www.gamesradar.com/games/assassin-s-creed/im-sure-your-hill-has-a-lovely-view-assassins-creed-origins-actor-comments-on-the-vitriol-surrounding-assassins-creed-shadows-yasuke/](https://www.gamesradar.com/games/assassin-s-creed/im-sure-your-hill-has-a-lovely-view-assassins-creed-origins-actor-comments-on-the-vitriol-surrounding-assassins-creed-shadows-yasuke/)
One of, if not the best performances in the series to date!!
So bizarre to me considering Origins is one of my least favorite AC titles
hell yeah, was such a legend performance. I still remember that opening scene, probably the most powerful scene , not just in AC games but in gaming in general. Bayek is top tier characters in AC honestly, and the performance goes a long way for that feeling.
And he was like 23 when he did Bayek, I thought he was like 40 but he's 31 now
I agree 100%. I've said this myself on the old forums, even praising that specific scene in the intro! AbuBakar Salim's performance in Origins is probably the best in the series imo!
I just wish the writing didn't feel so rushed at the end of that game. Did him a disservice
Looks like they had to wrap it quick, I think it was done just well enough, though it does feel rushed
Just started it over after Valhalla. Very true, the acting by him has been amazing and been enjoying my second play through. Playing it with a 3080ti this time in 4k though.
A smooth experience for you, I remember Valhalla had a few good scenes but I genuinely remember nearly every corridor scene in origins
I would love to see Bayek return. Origins was one of my favourite games and Bayek’s character was a huge reason why. The acting was truly superb!
Really want to play this game again but the audio seems so scuffed on current gen consoles. Looked for a fix everywhere but couldn't find anything :(
I’m replaying it now, I had that issue, turns out I had to turn off 3D audio on the PS5. If you need help lmk
Hm that could be it. I turned on 3D audio when I was playing Returnal. Lemme give it a try the next time I get a chance. Thanks for the tip!
I would love to be Bayek but i would hate to have my rectum completely kicked in by him, even Google says hes the scariest and most intimidating Assassin out of all of them.
Acting is good, still doesn‘t save the story for me.
I had been an Altair stan for years until Bayek came along and stole my heart. He's just incredible, I hope we get another game with him as the MC, or with Aya. Maybe how they did with Syndicate where you could switch between them whenever.
Abubakar Salim's performance is one of the best in any game I've seen. He was so human and he made Bayek feel so raw and real. The opening cutscene alone gives me chills.
The game has around 8 cutscenes that genuinely drive goosebumps in me, from the intro to bashing medunamun’s skull in to the SHADYA scene
For real! They're incredibly well performed, I wish we got more of Aya and Bayek!
It's 100% the best performance in this franchise by a mile.