Ubisoft has been at the forefront of captivating storytelling and immersive gaming experiences. With the latest addition to the Assassin's Creed saga, they're rekindling the fires of nostalgia. Their upcoming title, Assassin's Creed Mirage, set against the backdrop of 9th-century Baghdad, is a masterstroke in tapping into the roots of the series, exuding an aura reminiscent of its predecessors.
Assassin's Creed Mirage chronicles the journey of Basim Ibn Ishaq, a character that fans of the series might recall from Assassin's Creed Valhalla. Instead of merely being a downloadable content extension to Valhalla, Ubisoft recognized the depth and potential in Basim's narrative, elevating it to a standalone title.
In what's effectively a prequel to the previous entry in the Assassin's Creed franchise, the game delves into the life of a young Basim before his ascendancy in the Assassin Brotherhood, tracing his humble beginnings as a street thief to his relentless battles against the Templar Order.
Ubisoft's dedication to invoking the classic essence of the Assassin's Creed franchise becomes evident with its design choices. Unlike the sprawling open-world terrains characteristic of the more recent titles, Mirage offers a more concise, linear campaign, reminiscent of earlier franchise installments. Stealth, an element intrinsically linked with the franchise's DNA, returns to the foray. Thus, iconic tools of the assassin trade, like the hidden blades, smoke bombs, and throwing knives, will be instrumental in one's gameplay strategy.