The latest updates on Assassin’s Creed Mirage provide exciting details about what players can expect from this upcoming title:
- Release Date: Assassin’s Creed Mirage is set to release on October 5, 2023, earlier than its previously expected October 12 release. It will be available on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC.
- Return to Roots: Mirage marks a shift back to the series’ original roots, focusing on stealth, parkour, and assassinations. Unlike the recent RPG-style Assassin’s Creed games (Origins, Odyssey, and Valhalla), Mirage will have a more focused and streamlined experience, similar to the early games like Assassin’s Creed II and Brotherhood.
- Setting and Story: The game is set in 9th-century Baghdad, during the Islamic Golden Age, and follows Basim Ibn Ishaq, a character introduced in Assassin’s Creed Valhalla. Players will explore the vibrant city of Baghdad, taking on contracts, learning the ways of the Hidden Ones, and uncovering secrets about Basim’s past.
- Gameplay Mechanics:
- The game will emphasize classic stealth mechanics, such as hiding in crowds, using rooftops for escapes, and taking out targets silently.
- Parkour has been a major focus, with faster, smoother movement across rooftops and enhanced abilities like the use of poles to quickly move between buildings.
- Basim will have access to a variety of tools, including throwing knives, smoke bombs, and traps, allowing for creative approaches to assassination missions.
- Shorter, More Focused Experience: In contrast to the large open-world format of recent titles, Mirage offers a more concise and story-driven experience. This has been designed to appeal to players who enjoyed the more focused narratives of earlier Assassin’s Creed games.
- No RPG Elements: Unlike recent games, Mirage will not feature heavy RPG elements such as leveling up or dialogue choices. Instead, it will be a more traditional action-adventure experience.
These updates have generated a lot of anticipation, especially among fans who long for a return to the franchise’s classic style of stealth-focused gameplay.
