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.
October is packed with a multitude of highly anticipated game releases, including Assassin's Creed Mirage, Detective Pikachu, Forza Motorsport, Hellboy Web of Wyrd, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Marvel's Spider-Man 2, Alan Wake 2, and many more.
The upcoming game Assassin's Creed Mirage will require a minimum of 40 GB of storage space on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation.
Ubisoft has released a seven-minute promotional video highlighting the stealth gameplay and features of Assassin's Creed Mirage, emphasizing its departure from the open world RPG format of recent titles in the series.
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.
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 has announced that Assassin's Creed Mirage has had a positive reception, with a player count similar to previous successful launches like Assassin's Creed Origins and Odyssey, making it the biggest new-generation launch game in terms of unit sales for Ubisoft.
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.
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.
