ESRB rating leaks story details about Assassin's Creed Mirage

The prospect of internal strife within the Hidden Ones is an enticing turn of events. Loyalty among members has remained solid throughout the series, aside from the occasional heated disputes and banishment. This was beautifully portrayed in Assassin's Creed III, where players, initially unknowing, eliminated a series of notable assassins, only to discover later that their character, Haytham, was a Templar all along. Given this history, Assassin's Creed Mirage might give players an emotionally-charged narrative experience, echoing the innovative storytelling of Assassin's Creed Rogue.

So, what motivates Basim, a seasoned assassin and mentor, to turn against his own? Players of Assassin's Creed Valhalla might recall Basim's treacherous endgame, where he is revealed as the reincarnation of Loki, the crafty Isu, and inspiration for the Norse God of the same name. Upon the shocking realization that Eivor, his mentee, is the reincarnation of Odin, he discards his role as a guide and instead, becomes the antagonist. If this past betrayal is any indication, players may want to gear up for an intricate tale of treachery, revenge, and regret.

This isn't to say that Assassin's Creed Mirage is merely a reiteration of the familiar trope. The backdrop of ancient Baghdad is ripe for exploring unseen alliances, layers of deception, and power struggles.

Coupled with the hallmark open-world environment and missions that demand stealth, strategy, and strength, Mirage may yet set a new precedent for the franchise. Fights that echo with screams of pain, cutscenes that expose graphic violence as well as language that reflects the brutal world of ancient conspiracies, all add to a riveting and immersive gaming experience.

In a series that has often explored the thin line between friend and foe, Assassin's Creed Mirage could redefine this blurred boundary. It's unclear whether Basim is uprooting treachery within the Hidden Order or whether he has his own motivations for challenging his fellow assassins.

If nothing else, this intriguing breadcrumb only serves to make us follow the story of the upcoming Assassin's Creed game more closely.

Thankfully, the release date of Assassin's Creed Mirage isn't too far away. The game will be released on October 11 on the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, and Windows. Unfortunately, it won't be coming to Steam, being available exclusively on Ubisoft Connect, at least at launch.

Speaking of, it looks like the story of Assassin's Creed Mirage will be a one-off with no DLCs planned, at the moment. But, things can definitely change. Given its relatively low price point, massive sales at launch could persuade Ubisoft to revisit Assassin's Creed Mirage to see if there's still any story left worthwhile telling.