By the time Assassin's Creed: Valhalla came out, it was clear that Ubisoft's open-world take on Assassin's Creed franchise had begun to run its course. As fans started clamoring for the series' old-school stealth action, Ubisoft has finally listened.
Smaller, more focused, and yet just as action-packed, Assassin's Creed: Mirage promises a return to form for the once-annual franchise and the gameplay trailer delivers on all fronts.
Just from his slick his movements were, you'd think Basim, the protagonist of the incoming Assassin's Creed game, would be Ezio or Altair.
Assassin's Creed Mirage is clearly a significant departure from recent entries. It promises a thrilling return to Assassin's Creed's more stealth-oriented roots. Set in the grandeur of ninth-century Baghdad, the game follows a younger Basim, way before his appearance in Assassin's Creed Valhalla, as he journeys from street thief to, as the game calls him, "one of the most versatile" Assassins in the order's history.
True to this, the gameplay trailer showcases a robust parkour system that once was a series hallmark. Basim now moves with the kind of agility and grace that mirrors the free-running origins of the older entries in the franchise.