Well, a step in the right direction
>"tactics in Assassin's Creed Origins are more direct and aggressive. Bayek's melee approach centers on combo strikes, dodges, and deflections, and he can annihilate foes from a distance with ranged weapons or use stealth to topple them one after another. In a toe-to-toe fight, enemies will coordinate in merciless ways, lunging in or firing arrows while you're busy slashing up their comrades, so the dodge button frequently comes in handy. Bayek can also block attacks with his shield so long as you're standing still, or you can use it to briefly knock enemies off-balance with an unlockable parry move. It's even possible to drop smoke bombs mid-combo, which is great for when you're feeling overwhelmed and need a little breathing room."
Sounds like it will be more old school combo focused, I'm not against this.