Assassin’s Creed Mirage is now official. Ubisoft has revealed a teaser photo for their upcoming entry in the Assassin’s Creed franchise. Previous leaks reported that the new title was codenamed “Rift” and was initially planned as an expansion to 2020’s Assassin’s Creed Valhalla. More details about Assassin’s Creed Mirage will be revealed during the Ubisoft Forward event, September 11 at 12:30am IST in India / September 10 at 12pm PT in the US. The presentation will be broadcast on Ubisoft’s official Twitch and YouTube channels.
Unlike the franchise’s most recent entries, Assassin’s Creed Mirage’s teaser image points to a more classic interpretation of the character. Dressed in the iconic white hood, hidden blade swinging from his sleeve, our character looks like he’s going in for a kill. This goes in line with previous reports, which claimed that Ubisoft is opting for a back-to-basics approach with the new game. Unlike the recent open-world RPG-esque elements they’ve implemented into the franchise, the scope will be tighter, where it no longer feels like an Assassin’s Creed game.
The background of the image shows a Middle Eastern setting, which aligns with previous reports that indicated the game would be set in Baghdad. According to Bloomberg, Assassin’s Creed Mirage is the result of a planned expansion for Assassin’s Creed Valhalla. The DLC was changed to a standalone game in an attempt to fill the gaps in Ubisoft’s “thin” launch schedule for the fiscal year. Development is being led by Ubisoft’s Bordeaux studio, and is tipped to be running behind schedule.
A few days ago, a YouTuber with the username Jay Nathan Some new information revealed on Assassin’s Creed Mirage. The list confirmed the details mentioned above, apart from some new developments. The video suggested that Mirage was aiming for a spring 2023 release and was set in Baghdad between 870-860 during the chaos in Samarra. Other notes include the addition of the String Dagger weapon and the return of Eagle Vision, a mechanic that enables heightened senses.
A now-deleted tweet from an Assassin’s Creed fan website, Codex Network, also shared artwork for the upcoming Mirage. The image shows our hero wielding a sword, wearing a classic assassin robe. In the distance, there is a huge silhouette charging towards him. This could mean that Ubisoft hasn’t completely abandoned the inclusion of mythical creatures in their Assassin’s Creed titles. Their 2018 entry, Assassin’s Creed Odyssey featured Greek figures like Medusa, Cyclops and Minotaur as side quests.
Another version of Mirage art teases “The Forty Thieves Quest”, which is clearly a reference to the classic Arabic folk tale, “Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves”. Since the image also contains giant doors, one can assume that it requires the password “Open Sesame”. If this leak is real, it could be a pre-order bonus or some other type of DLC.
In July, information surfaced online about a separate Assassin’s Creed title codenamed Project Red. Details are sparse, but according to people familiar with the development and games reporter Jeff Grubb, the game is set in feudal Japan and follows an RPG format as seen in modern Assassin’s Creed games. Project Raid will be part of Assassin’s Creed Infinity, which is described as Ubisoft’s live-service platform for future entries.
While there is no word on the release of Assassin’s Creed Mirage, we can expect it to launch on all current-gen platforms – PS5, Xbox Series S/X and Windows PC. Further updates to the game and subsequent live-service platform are expected at the Ubisoft Forward event on September 11.
