https://finance.yahoo.com/news/assassins-creed-odyssey-review-finest-creed-yet-020850343.html > “Odyssey,” as its name implies, takes place in Ancient Greece during the Peloponnesian War. At the outset you have the choice of playing as either a male character, Alexios, or a female, Kassandra." data-reactid="26">“Odyssey,” as its name implies, takes place in Ancient Greece during the Peloponnesian War. At the outset you have the choice of playing as either a male character, Alexios, or a female, Kassandra. > Choosing one over the other doesn’t impact the story or the abilities you can use. It’s more of a means of bringing some much-needed gender diversity to action games. That said, Ubisoft used Alexios in much of its marketing material, which seems like a wasted opportunity to show gamers the kind of options they’ll have right off the bat." data-reactid="27">Choosing one over the other doesn’t impact the story or the abilities you can use. It’s more of a means of bringing some much-needed gender diversity to action games. That said, Ubisoft used Alexios in much of its marketing material, which seems like a wasted opportunity to show gamers the kind of options they’ll have right off the bat.