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The game is designed to be smaller and more "intimate" than previous entries. According to Ubisoft, players were growing tired of the larger RPG games in the series.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.kotaku.com.au/2023/01/the-next-assassins-creed-is-smaller-because-past-games-got-way-too-big/|title=The Next Assassin’s Creed Is Smaller Because Past Games Got Way Too Big|author=Zwizen, Zack|date=13 January 2022|publisher=''Kotaku''|accessdate=20 January 2022}}</ref> The conceptual title of ''Assassin's Creed: Rift'' | The game is designed to be smaller and more "intimate" than previous entries. According to Ubisoft, players were growing tired of the larger RPG games in the series.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.kotaku.com.au/2023/01/the-next-assassins-creed-is-smaller-because-past-games-got-way-too-big/|title=The Next Assassin’s Creed Is Smaller Because Past Games Got Way Too Big|author=Zwizen, Zack|date=13 January 2022|publisher=''Kotaku''|accessdate=20 January 2022}}</ref> The conceptual title of "''Assassin's Creed: Rift''" was first leaked on 9 February 2022 and reported by ''{{Wiki|Bloomberg L.P.|Bloomberg}}'';<ref name="Bloomberg">{{Cite web|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-02-09/ubisoft-plans-new-assassin-s-creed-game-to-help-fill-schedule|title=Ubisoft Plans New Assassin's Creed Game to Help Fill Its Schedule|author=Schreier, Jason|date=9 February 2022|publisher=''Bloomberg''|accessdate=9 February 2022}}</ref> another working title was "''Assassin's Creed: Dust''", as revealed in the path names for a series of concept art by [[Xavier Minguell Solanes]] for [[Digic Pictures]].<ref>{{ArtStation|8bl1WE|Assassin's Creed Mirage: Cinematic World Premiere|digicpictures|DIGIC Pictures}}</ref> Originally planned to be a DLC for ''Valhalla'', ''Rift'' was expanded into its own standalone game. ''Bloomberg'' also revealed that it would be be developed by Ubisoft Bordeaux and was planned for released in late 2022, but it was pushed back to the first quarter of 2023.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/en_au/news/gaming-news/assassins-creed-rift-reportedly-delayed-3275558|title=‘Assassin’s Creed Rift’ reportedly delayed until 2023|author=Coleman, Jack|publisher=''{{Wiki|NME}}''|date=23 July 2022|accessdate=13 August 2022|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220729005417/https://www.nme.com/en_au/news/gaming-news/assassins-creed-rift-reportedly-delayed-3275558|archivedate=29 July 2022}}</ref> | ||
On 1 September, after the official title "''Assassin's Creed: Mirage''" was leaked alongside art for a DLC called "''[[The Forty Thieves]]''" that promised to visit the infamous {{Wiki|Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves|criminals of legend}}, Ubisoft formally announced the game<ref name="VGC">{{Cite web| url=https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/assassins-creed-mirage-artwork-seemingly-leaks-revealing-forty-thieves-quest/| title=Ubisoft confirms Assassin’s Creed Mirage following art leak| first=Tom| last=Ivan| publisher=Video Games Chronicle| date=1 September 2022| accessdate=2 September 2022| archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220902105942/https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/assassins-creed-mirage-artwork-seemingly-leaks-revealing-forty-thieves-quest/| archivedate=2 September 2022}}</ref> and promised that more details were to come at the Ubisoft Forward convention on 10 September.<ref name="Reveal Tweet">{{Twitter|assassinscreed|status/1565369047461642240|Assassin's Creed|quote=Assassin's Creed Mirage is the next Assassin's Creed game. We can't wait to tell you more on September 10 at Ubisoft Forward: 9PM CEST <nowiki>|</nowiki> 12PM PT. #AssassinsCreed [https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FblO14_WAAAbGEP.jpg pic.twitter.com/92LoEcrrWs]}}</ref> [[Darby McDevitt]], Basim's creator, reportedly did not have any development role but acted as a character consultant.<ref name="GameInformer">{{Cite web|url=https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/09/10/assassins-creed-mirage-reveal-trailer-released-game-launching-in-2023|title=Assassin's Creed Mirage Reveal Trailer Released, Game Launching In 2023|author=LeBlanc, Wesley|date=10 September 2022|publisher=''{{Wiki|Game Informer}}''|accessdate=10 September 2022|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220911042135/https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/09/10/assassins-creed-mirage-reveal-trailer-released-game-launching-in-2023|archivedate=11 September 2022}}</ref> | On 1 September, after the official title "''Assassin's Creed: Mirage''" was leaked alongside art for a DLC called "''[[The Forty Thieves]]''" that promised to visit the infamous {{Wiki|Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves|criminals of legend}}, Ubisoft formally announced the game<ref name="VGC">{{Cite web| url=https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/assassins-creed-mirage-artwork-seemingly-leaks-revealing-forty-thieves-quest/| title=Ubisoft confirms Assassin’s Creed Mirage following art leak| first=Tom| last=Ivan| publisher=Video Games Chronicle| date=1 September 2022| accessdate=2 September 2022| archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220902105942/https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/assassins-creed-mirage-artwork-seemingly-leaks-revealing-forty-thieves-quest/| archivedate=2 September 2022}}</ref> and promised that more details were to come at the Ubisoft Forward convention on 10 September.<ref name="Reveal Tweet">{{Twitter|assassinscreed|status/1565369047461642240|Assassin's Creed|quote=Assassin's Creed Mirage is the next Assassin's Creed game. We can't wait to tell you more on September 10 at Ubisoft Forward: 9PM CEST <nowiki>|</nowiki> 12PM PT. #AssassinsCreed [https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FblO14_WAAAbGEP.jpg pic.twitter.com/92LoEcrrWs]}}</ref> [[Darby McDevitt]], Basim's creator, reportedly did not have any development role but acted as a character consultant.<ref name="GameInformer">{{Cite web|url=https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/09/10/assassins-creed-mirage-reveal-trailer-released-game-launching-in-2023|title=Assassin's Creed Mirage Reveal Trailer Released, Game Launching In 2023|author=LeBlanc, Wesley|date=10 September 2022|publisher=''{{Wiki|Game Informer}}''|accessdate=10 September 2022|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220911042135/https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/09/10/assassins-creed-mirage-reveal-trailer-released-game-launching-in-2023|archivedate=11 September 2022}}</ref> | ||
On 3 December, it was reported that the game had been internally delayed a second time and it was slated for an August 2023 release instead of in the first quarter,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dexerto.com/assassins-creed/assassins-creed-mirage-reportedly-delayed-2001779/|title=Assassin's Creed Mirage reportedly delayed after dev issues|author=Reeves, Brianna|publisher=Dexerto|date=3 December 2022|accessdate=9 February 2023|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20221204110746/https://www.dexerto.com/assassins-creed/assassins-creed-mirage-reportedly-delayed-2001779/|archivedate=4 December 2022}}</ref> though Amazon pre-order links contradicted it and listed December 2023 instead.<ref name="Gamerant">{{Cite web| url=https://gamerant.com/assassins-creed-mirage-adult-rating-gambling/| title=An AO Rating for Assassin's Creed Mirage Appears Online, But It's Not Likely to Stick|author=Duckworth, Joshua|publisher=''GameRant''|date=12 September 2022|accessdate=12 September 2022|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220912104203/https://gamerant.com/assassins-creed-mirage-adult-rating-gambling/| archivedate=12 September 2022}}</ref> A new gameplay trailer was revealed on 24 May 2023 and gave an official release date of 12 October,<ref>{{Youtube|video=G97lx7orMN8|text=Assassin's Creed Mirage: Gameplay Trailer|channel=@Ubisoft|channelname=Ubisoft}}</ref> later | On 3 December, it was reported that the game had been internally delayed a second time and it was slated for an August 2023 release instead of in the first quarter,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dexerto.com/assassins-creed/assassins-creed-mirage-reportedly-delayed-2001779/|title=Assassin's Creed Mirage reportedly delayed after dev issues|author=Reeves, Brianna|publisher=Dexerto|date=3 December 2022|accessdate=9 February 2023|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20221204110746/https://www.dexerto.com/assassins-creed/assassins-creed-mirage-reportedly-delayed-2001779/|archivedate=4 December 2022}}</ref> though Amazon pre-order links contradicted it and listed December 2023 instead.<ref name="Gamerant">{{Cite web| url=https://gamerant.com/assassins-creed-mirage-adult-rating-gambling/| title=An AO Rating for Assassin's Creed Mirage Appears Online, But It's Not Likely to Stick|author=Duckworth, Joshua|publisher=''GameRant''|date=12 September 2022|accessdate=12 September 2022|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220912104203/https://gamerant.com/assassins-creed-mirage-adult-rating-gambling/| archivedate=12 September 2022}}</ref> A new gameplay trailer was revealed on 24 May 2023 and gave an official release date of 12 October,<ref>{{Youtube|video=G97lx7orMN8|text=Assassin's Creed Mirage: Gameplay Trailer|channel=@Ubisoft|channelname=Ubisoft}}</ref> later amended to the new date of 5 October.<ref>{{Twitter|assassinscreed|status/1691117533846482944|Assassin's Creed|quote=Assassin's Creed Mirage has gone gold and is coming out a week early! 📀 | ||
On behalf of the entire team, we can't wait for you to explore 9th Century Baghdad with Basim. | On behalf of the entire team, we can't wait for you to explore 9th Century Baghdad with Basim. | ||
Assassin's Creed: Mirage is an upcoming installment in the Assassin's Creed series. It will be a stealth-focused game. The game will feature the Hidden One Basim Ibn Ishaq, a central character from the 2020 video game Assassin's Creed: Valhalla, and it will take place in the city of Baghdad in the 9th century.[1]
In the ninth century CE, Baghdad is at its height, leading the world in science, art, innovation, and commerce. Amid its bustling urban landscape, a conflicted young orphan with a tragic past must navigate the streets to survive.
In Assassin's Creed® Mirage, you are Basim, a cunning street thief with nightmarish visions, seeking answers and justice. After an act of deadly retribution, Basim flees Baghdad and joins an ancient organization—The Hidden Ones. As he learns their mysterious rituals and powerful tenets, he will hone his unique abilities, discover his true nature, and come to understand a new Creed—one that will change his fate in ways he never could have imagined.[2]
Set 20 years prior to the events in Valhalla,[3] players assume the role of Basim Ibn Ishaq with the gender choices, dialogue options, and relationship possibilities removed. After Valhalla had the raven Sýnin provide Eivor Varinsdottir with Eagle Vision despite being a corvid rather than an eagle, Mirage will return to the method used in Assassin's Creed: Origins and Assassin's Creed: Odyssey by having the Eastern imperial eagle (Aquila heliaca) Enkidu aid Basim.[4]
The main location of the game will primarily be the city of Baghdad, with minor parts of the game also set at the Alamut fortress,[5] but it will not be explorable.[6] The Black Box missions from Assassin's Creed: Unity and the Valhalla downloadable expansion The Siege of Paris will return, with Basim being able to explore the environment and find different ways to approach and eliminate his targets.[5] Another returning feature will be a notoriety system that will either assist or hinder Basim in his objectives.[7]
Basim will also have a variety of weapons and tools he will use, including smoke bombs, the Hidden Blade,[4] blow darts, mines, throwing knives, noise makers and more.[8] There will be no more leveling and XP system, only tool improvement. Basim will have to go to the Musa brothers in order to upgrade his weapons and tools, such as the blowpipe or bombs.[9] A skill tree will allow the player to choose different effects for each of his tools or weapons. A new combat mechanic, Assassin Focus, will look similar to the various enhanced abilities Kassandra had access to in Odyssey through the Spear of Leonidas.[7]
Basim will witness the prelude of the Zanj Rebellion, where the people of Baghdad rose up against the Turk forces of the caliphate.[6] The density of civilian crowds will echo their appearance in Assassin's Creed: Unity,[10] and although Basim's movements were done on the same engine as Valhalla,[6] they are built from scratch, and he will be able to move through crowds and traverse the city by freerunning in similar fashion to Arno Dorian in the French Revolution.[10]
Unlike previous installments in the Assassin's Creed series, Mirage will be the first story to not be interrupted by a modern day plot element, except for a framing device that bookends the start and end of the game.[11] Assassination contracts[6] and hiding places are set to return. Enemy archers can also shoot at Basim's eagle, canceling the Eagle Vision.[5]
The game is designed to be smaller and more "intimate" than previous entries. According to Ubisoft, players were growing tired of the larger RPG games in the series.[12] The conceptual title of "Assassin's Creed: Rift" was first leaked on 9 February 2022 and reported by Bloomberg;[13] another working title was "Assassin's Creed: Dust", as revealed in the path names for a series of concept art by Xavier Minguell Solanes for Digic Pictures.[14] Originally planned to be a DLC for Valhalla, Rift was expanded into its own standalone game. Bloomberg also revealed that it would be be developed by Ubisoft Bordeaux and was planned for released in late 2022, but it was pushed back to the first quarter of 2023.[15]
On 1 September, after the official title "Assassin's Creed: Mirage" was leaked alongside art for a DLC called "The Forty Thieves" that promised to visit the infamous criminals of legend, Ubisoft formally announced the game[16] and promised that more details were to come at the Ubisoft Forward convention on 10 September.[17] Darby McDevitt, Basim's creator, reportedly did not have any development role but acted as a character consultant.[4]
On 3 December, it was reported that the game had been internally delayed a second time and it was slated for an August 2023 release instead of in the first quarter,[18] though Amazon pre-order links contradicted it and listed December 2023 instead.[19] A new gameplay trailer was revealed on 24 May 2023 and gave an official release date of 12 October,[20] later amended to the new date of 5 October.[21]
Assassin's Creed: Mirage is currently set to release on 5 October 2023 for Amazon Luna,[19] Windows Microsoft, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X and Series S.[4]
The Forty Thieves, a downloadable quest will be available as a pre-order bonus.[22]
After a series of leaks, Ubisoft officially confirmed the existence of Assassin's Creed: Mirage on 1 September.[16][17] On 10 September, Mirage was featured in the 2022 Assassin's Creed Ubisoft Forward showcase, alongside the debut of its cinematic trailer.[3][23] When the various editions of the game were announced, Ubisoft ran a promotion through Twitter for the Collector's Case that fans could vote on their favorite design for the exclusive steelbook.[24] Out of two design choices, one was decided the most popular by the time voting closed on 23 September.[25]
On 12 September, it was reported on Gamerant that the Microsoft Store listing for Mirage had an Adults-Only (AO) ESRB rating, which, if valid, could only be explained by the game featuring real gambling. Gamerant speculated that it could also have been a mistake which stemmed from Ubisoft showing that one of their games had an AO rating at the start of their Ubisoft Forward event.[19] Ubisoft subsequently released a statement on the official Assassin's Creed Twitter account declaring that Mirage would not feature gambling or lootboxes.[26]
Ubisoft announced several editions of Assassin's Creed: Mirage.





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