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.
The upcoming game "Assassin's Creed Mirage" features a voice cast including Lee Majdoub, Aladeen Tawfeek, Shohreh Aghdashloo, and Sophia Eleni.
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 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.
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'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.
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 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.
