Release Date: October 5, 2023
A spin-off of the popular series, heavily emphasizing stealth. Assassin's Creed: Mirage (formerly known as Rift) is much smaller in scope than Origins, Odyssey and Valhalla, serving as a return to the series' roots.
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Assassin's Creed: Mirage (previously known by its codename Rift) is the next game of Ubisoft's famous franchise, originating from 2007. It was developed by Ubisoft Bordeaux (also responsible for the AC: Valhalla. The game's world is of the same estimated size as a single region from any of these three games.
Due to this AC: Mirage is considered a spin-off. The creators have moved away from the RPG genre which the series shifted towards in 2017 and returned to their roots, creating a narrative action adventure game. Nevertheless, Assassin's Creed: Mirage isn't fully linear. There are a few key moments in the story during which we can choose the order in which we'll complete objectives, while major assassination missions give us a lot of freedom in how to kill our target.
Assassin's Creed: Mirage emphasizes stealth over direct combat. Our primary weapon is thus the iconic Hidden Blade. There are also plenty of extensive parkour mechanics - used to explore the environment - and a rich story background inspired by real history. As is tradition for the series, we'll meet many historical figures from the game's time period, such as political leaders.
The mechanics known from the earliest installments of the series, such as throwing knives and hiding among crowds, make their return here. Both the game and its protagonist try to stay faithful to the spirit of Assassin's Creed.
Still, some elements from the newer installments have also been implemented. Our equipment can be upgraded, while the protagonist owns an eagle he can send out to do recon. Enemy archers can shoot it down, so we must keep an eye out and not let them spot it.
Some entirely new features include slowing down time - like in Prince of Persia - and using vaulting poles. The former let us mark several targets and execute them in quick succession. The latter make it easier to reach higher locations.
Assassin's Creed: Mirage is set in 9th Century Baghdad, in the year 861, during the city's golden age. The metropolis is divided into four various districts, including an industrial zone and picturesque gardens. We'll also get to visit Alamut, the assassin fortress known from the first game, though at the time of AC: Mirage it hasn't yet been fully built.
The protagonist is a returning character from Valhalla and a Middle East native, Basim Ibn Ishaq. During the campaign we'll learn about his life before the events of the Nordic installment, how exactly a mere street thief managed to the Assassins' Brotherhood - here still known as the Hidden Ones - and how he met his mentor, Roshan (voiced by Emmy-winning actress Shohreh Aghdashloo).
Assassin's Creed: Mirage is a cross-generation game, being available on PC, PS4, PS5, XOne and XSX/S. Importantly, those who purchase the eighth-generation version can the next-gen update for free.
It's interesting to note that AC: Mirage was once planned to be one of the many major DLCs to AC: Valhalla. Ultimately, however, Ubisoft decided to refashion it into a standalone game.
Platforms:
PC Windows October 5, 2023
PlayStation 4 October 5, 2023
Xbox One October 5, 2023
Apple iOS June 6, 2024
PlayStation 5 October 5, 2023
Xbox Series X/S October 5, 2023
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System Requirements for Assassin's Creed: Mirage Video Game:
PC / Windows
Minimum System Requirements:
(30 fps / 1080p) Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0 GHz / AMD Ryzen 5 1600 3.2 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 6 GB GeForce GTX 1060 / 4 GB Radeon RX 570 or better, 40 GB SSD, Windows 10/11.
Recommanded System Requirements:
(60 fps / 1080p) Intel Core i7-8700K 3.7 GHz / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz, 16 GB RAM, graphic card 6 GB GeForce GTX 1660 Ti / Radeon RX 5600 XT or better, 40 GB SSD, Windows 10/11.
Ultra System Requirements:
(60 fps / 4K) Intel Core i5-11600K 3.9 GHz / AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 3.7 GHz, 16 GB RAM, graphic card 10 GB GeForce RTX 3080 / 16 GB Radeon RX 6900 XT or better, 40 GB SSD, Windows 10/11.
Apple iOS
Requirements:
iPhone 15 Pro
Game Ratings for Assassin's Creed: Mirage Video Game.
Assassin’s Creed Mirage Review - Unfortunate Series Low Point
Pretty much all fans of the Assassin's Creed were hyped for Mirage, an installment heralded as full-blown return to the roots. Sadly, Ubisoft didn't manage to break the bad spell, although the game is technically polished, there's not much more to it.
Game is Recomended by 67% of Critics. There are 191 Critic Reviews.
GamesRadar+: 4 / 5 by Sam Loveridge
Ubisoft Bordeaux has delivered exactly what it promised. Assassin's Creed Mirage is a compact, stealth-focused adventure that punishes anyone trying to go in loud, and it does so in a world that's always a delight to explore (and be chased through).
Eurogamer: 4 / 5 by Christian Donlan
Golden Age Baghdad, along with a return to a more focused, stealth-based design, makes for a rich and characterful adventure.
TheGamer: 3 / 5 by Joe Parlock
Playing on nostalgia is only worthwhile if you’re making it better than what came before, but Assassin’s Creed Mirage is too busy fawning over the Ezio trilogy to notice just how aged it’s become.
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