It’s hard to imagine a day without a new Assassin’s Creed game coming out every year. Years like 2021 and 2022 were very remarkable for this reason. But now we have information about Assassin’s Creed Mirage, the upcoming game in Ubisoft’s main series. Even though Mirage is coming out soon, there hasn’t been much information released about it, except for a few important details. This is the right place to be if you want to know about the future of the series and its upcoming part.
Assassin’s Creed Mirage Release Date
Ubisoft has said that the release year for Assassin’s Creed: Mirage will be 2023. The precise date is currently unavailable since it has not been announced. Mirage’s release date may not be too far off, however, based on the timeliness of previous games’ announcements and subsequent releases.
The Assassin’s Creed Mirage teaser debuted during the Ubisoft Forward event in September 2022. The short didn’t give away much in the way of gameplay details, but it did give the impression that the series was going back to its origins.
Developers have said that they want the game to be released to the public in 2023, although Ubisoft has had a lot of cancellations and delays lately. So, it would be prudent to anticipate its publication in the second part of the year.
The appearance of Mirage caught everyone off guard. Ubisoft has apparently had a change of heart after years of optimizing Assassin’s Creed games to force you to grind for 60+ hours nonstop. Creators have said that Mirage’s 15th-anniversary celebration is meant to pay tribute to the series. And the trailer definitely brings back memories of the first games in the series.
Mirage Isn’t the Only Game in the Works
Even more unexpectedly, it turned out that Assassin’s Creed: Mirage wasn’t the only new game that had been secretly announced. When compared to the secret project that Ubisoft is developing, Mirage is a rather modest game. There are currently three further Assassin’s Creed games in development at various Ubisoft studios. These games are codenamed Jade, Red, and Hexe.
In all likelihood, Hexe and Red are more substantial adventures that won’t be released for quite some time. In the meanwhile, Jade is a smartphone game now in beta testing. Even more baffling is the fact that Netflix is reportedly developing a series based on the property in its spare time. Ubisoft is also developing a separate multiplayer game based in the same environment, in case you thought that was all. In addition, there’s this wacky idea for an “Infinity Hub” that will serve as a central node for all future initiatives.
Just what each project will involve is still up in the air at this time. Assassin’s Creed Mirage is shaping out to be a promising game, despite the lack of available gameplay video thus far.
What Is Assassin’s Creed Mirage About?
It has been said that Assassin’s Creed: Mirage will be a shorter story-driven game than the most recent games in the series. The story will be set in modern-day Baghdad and will be quite linear. Basim Ibn Ishaq, a major foe in Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla, plays a pivotal role as the protagonist in Mirage.
The events of Mirage will take place around 20 years before Eivor’s invasion of England really begins. Basim’s difficult childhood in Baghdad lies at the heart of the narrative. The main plot revolves around his transformation from a petty burglar to a highly regarded assassin in the Brotherhood.
You may already know this from your time spent in Valhalla, but someone close to Basim “took away” his kid. That’s why, when we initially meet him with Eivor and Sigurd, he comes off as aloof and frigid. There might be another plot option for the game.
There will be less grinding than before
Although the previous few games have been crazy and fantasy-focused, hearing that Mirage would play like the early games was a relief. Assassin’s Creed Mirage will use Valhalla’s engine despite its lower size. Executive producer:
It suggests a 20–25-hour campaign for the corporation. It would be enough to make seasoned players nostalgic. It’s even affordable. Assassin’s Creed Mirage will cost $49.99, cheaper than other AAA games. With the franchise’s heritage games, everyone would gladly pay for that.
Mirage’s future Assassin’s Creed setup is more intriguing. Projects Hexe and Red are unknown. Teaser trailers hinted at certain possibilities.
The Hexe teaser was scary and witch-hunting. Project Red’s preview confirmed historic Japan. Both seem promising. Basim’s journey through history and the present will set the stage for these future entries.
The game will debut on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, previous-generation consoles, and Amazon Luna. So don’t put down the PS4 and Xbox One yet.
Game Trailer
The reveal trailer begins with glimpses of Baghdad. The city’s prosperity matches Baghdad’s 9th-century Golden Period. Before being hunted through fish markets by unknown attackers, Basim walks timidly through the streets.
Assassin Basim climbs to escape. He can’t even acquire the first hold, showing he’s no Assassin.
Basim is rescued by Brotherhood members who seem to have adopted him. Afterward, Basim masters lying with his instructor. Basim, like all Assassins, chops off his ring finger to wield the Hidden Blade and joins The Hidden Ones.
After appearing to be a beggar in Baghdad, Basim kills many Templar bodyguards in the clip. The Templar lackeys follow Basim, reliving their initial encounter.
Basim is ahead again. He departs and kills the remaining dangers. Basim moved and jumped like Ezio throughout this encounter. Assassin’s Creed’s theme is also playing. It multiplies nostalgia tenfold.
Parkour will likely be highlighted
The clip makes it quite evident that Mirage is reviving classic gameplay mechanics. Back when Assassin’s Creed really felt like an assassin’s game and stealth was emphasized over RPG-style fighting. The teaser includes several scenes of parkour. So it’s possible that we’ll see the same intricate mechanisms as in Assassin’s Creed Unity. Even the sights of Baghdad were not too bad. Even though this is a very minor undertaking before major projects like Hexe and Red are introduced, the evidence shown so far has caused many people to have great hopes for what lies ahead.
Over time, Basim is able to use his Hidden Blade to kill the Templar’s commander. Basim, much like in previous games, goes into a kind of mental limbo where he has a long internal conversation with himself. Yet before his eyes, a dark presence materializes. The trailer stops there, which is a shame since it raises many questions that aren’t addressed.
The more of Assassin’s Creed: Mirage we see, the more excited we become. To be fair, it hasn’t been recently that stealth was a crucial victory condition in any game. We should see a comprehensive demonstration of the game’s features in the coming months. While we wait, check out this comprehensive list of upcoming titles from other popular series.
