ASSASSIN’S Creed Mirage was officially announced, and developer Ubisoft have revealed new details about the game’s story and setting.
Mirage will be a more story-driven installment to the series, more in-keeping with the series stealth, action adventure roots.
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While not confirmed by Ubisoft, it seems to hint that this game would be stepping away from the RPG style elements.
Mirage will take place in 9th century Baghdad, Iraq, which was the location that leaks suggested.
The story will take place 20 years before the events of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, and Basim’s returning as the protagonist.
You play as a much younger version of Basim as he transitions from a defiant young man to a master assassin.
Rashid, his mentor, helps him on the journey, and is played by Emmy-award-winning American-Iranian actress Shohreh Aghdashloo (The Expanse, House of Sand and Fog).
Of the opportunity, Aghdashloo said: “When Ubisoft approached me to voice this character, I was immediately seduced by her strong personality and backstory.
“She’s a true warrior who fights for justice and protects her fellow hidden ones at all costs.
“And of course, the fact that she is a mature woman from Persian origins made her resonate even more with my own story and background.”
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Unfortunately, no gameplay was shown at the event though we were told it would be a tighter experience than entries such as Origins and Odyssey.
New ways to assassinate enemies were also revealed, including an ability called “assassin’s focus” where Basim slows down time.
He can then mark several targets and pull off a series of lightning quick takedowns.
The parkour system is also being revamped, and Basim will be much quicker and more agile as he climbs through the streets.
Assassin’s Creed Mirage will launch sometime in 2023.
It will be released for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Amazon Luna, and PC via the Ubisoft launcher and Epic Games Store.
Written by Georgina Young on behalf of GLHF.
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