Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed franchise has been adapted into a tabletop role-playing game by CMON, focusing on the modern-day narrative throughline and utilizing the Animus machine to recreate exciting historical scenarios.
Ubisoft has removed the Steam version of Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag due to a "technical issue," disappointing fans who consider it one of the best games in the franchise, but rumors of a remake remain unsubstantiated.
Assassin's Creed Mirage offers a return to the franchise's roots in social stealth and investigation, but its mechanical frustrations may hinder its potential.
Assassin's Creed Mirage, set to launch next week, receives an intense official launch trailer, offering a glimpse into Basim's story as he seeks answers and justice after fleeing Baghdad.
Assassin's Creed Mirage will be released on Oct. 5 for PlayStation, Xbox, and PC, with global release times varying by region, and a release on iPhone scheduled for the first half of 2024.
Ubisoft quietly adds Denuvo's anti-piracy DRM software to Assassin's Creed: Mirage in the game's day-one update, after the review embargo, causing controversy and concerns about its impact on game performance and preservation.
Assassin's Creed Mirage immerses players in 9th-century Baghdad during the Islamic Golden Age, offering a glimpse into the rich history of the Abbasid Caliphate before its tragic end at the hands of the Mongols in 1258.
Assassin's Creed Mirage offers accomplished 30fps and 60fps modes for all consoles, with minor changes in tech compared to its predecessor, but still rooted in the cross-gen period.
Assassin’s Creed Mirage's interactive map provides players with the locations of quests, collectibles, gear chests, and more in the vibrant city of Baghdad, making it easier to uncover all the hidden secrets and treasures within the game.
Ubisoft immortalizes a real cat in Assassin's Creed Mirage by adding the cat with an intentional Assassin's Emblem on its snout, after a fan shared an image of the cat and caught the developer's attention.
Ubisoft's new Assassin's Creed game, Mirage, includes a special move called Assassin's Focus that allows the character Basim to freeze time and teleport between enemies to quickly kill them all, but the glitchy visual effect is explained by the fact that Basim's superior speed and efficiency in killing causes the Animus device to struggle in processing his memories.
Despite new game releases, EA Sports FC 24 maintains its top spot in the UK video game sales charts, with Assassin's Creed Mirage coming in second and Detective Pikachu Returns in third.
The UK's boxed games chart sees Assassin's Creed Mirage and Detective Pikachu Returns debut in the top 3, while EA Sports FC 24 remains at the top.
Ubisoft claims that Assassin's Creed Mirage has had a successful launch, becoming the best-selling title on current-gen consoles for the publisher, but it remains to be seen how its success compares to Assassin's Creed Valhalla and how it will impact the franchise going forward.
Assassin's Creed Mirage receives a mixed review, with a focus on stealth-based gameplay that reminds players of the series' original strengths but also feels dated in terms of design.
Assassin’s Creed: Mirage, the new prequel to 2020's Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla, delivers a focused and scaled-down version of 9th century Baghdad, but falls short in terms of its bland protagonist compared to the charismatic hero of Valhalla.
Ubisoft has announced that an update for Assassin's Creed Mirage will allow players to disable the chromatic aberration graphical effect that has been causing headaches and discomfort for many players.
Assassin's Creed Mirage serves as an origin story for the character Basim, filled with mystery and revelations about his true identity as Loki, leading him to make a significant decision to accept his past and give up his commitment to the Hidden Ones.
Assassin's Creed Mirage has been highly praised by fans, particularly for its setting in Baghdad and its immersive depiction of ancient Arabian culture, which has resonated deeply with players from the Middle East.
Assassin's Creed Nexus is a full-featured Assassin's Creed game in virtual reality that successfully incorporates stealth, combat, and parkour to capture the entire assassin fantasy with surprising efficacy.
Assassin’s Creed Nexus VR allows players to embody beloved Assassin's Creed heroes in a first-person VR experience, offering a variety of gameplay options including stealth, parkour, and combat, all set in big, open maps.
Ubisoft will be removing the controversial chromatic aberration graphical setting from Assassin's Creed Mirage in October 2023, but players will still have the option to enable it if desired.
Ubisoft's upcoming Assassin's Creed game set in feudal Japan, codenamed Assassin's Creed Red, has had its protagonist leaked by a developer, featuring a female assassin wielding a katana against a red background.
A leaked image reveals a new glimpse of the main character in Ubisoft's upcoming Assassin's Creed game set in ancient Japan, suggesting that more information may be released about Assassin's Creed Red soon.
