'Assassin's Creed Mirage': See release date, platforms and more

A fresh trailer for the upcoming game 'Assassin's Creed Mirage' was showcased at Gamescom in Cologne. The game, developed by Ubisoft Bordeaux, offers a glimpse into medieval Baghdad. The presentation took place during the influential German video game convention and is scheduled to release on October 5, 2023, for PC, PlayStation and Xbox platforms.

The trailer, named "The Round City of Baghdad," provides a cinematic view of 9th-century Baghdad during its Golden Age. It also delves into the history of the main character, Basim, and the core concept of the Assassin's Creed. Basim voices, "My sword spares the innocent, but not the order of the ancients." The trailer offers glimpses of stealth and acrobatic gameplay atop the buildings of the Middle Eastern city.

Ubisoft Bordeaux's art director, Jean-Luc Sala, discussed the meticulous process of city reconstruction. Drawing on writings from contemporary scholars and collaborating with historians both within and outside Ubisoft, the team aimed to capture Baghdad's authentic essence while incorporating a park-oriented style of play.


Sala shed light on Basim's development, a character familiar to fans from the previous installment, Assassin's Creed Valhalla. In 'Mirage,' Basim is depicted as an apprentice still grasping the Creed and the Assassin's way. Sala described him as somewhat naive and grappling with identity, finding purpose through the Creed.

Regarding the educational Discovery Tour mode seen in recent series releases, Sala revealed its absence in 'Mirage.' Instead, players will encounter collectibles dispersed throughout the game map in the form of codex pages. To gather all the codex pages, players must explore the in-game world extensively.

FAQs

When will 'Assassin's Creed Mirage' be available, and on which platforms?
'Assassin's Creed Mirage' by Ubisoft Bordeaux will launch on October 5, 2023, for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox platforms.

What unique aspect is featured in the trailer for 'Assassin's Creed Mirage'?
The trailer, titled "The Round City of Baghdad," provides a cinematic view of medieval Baghdad during its Golden Age, showcasing the historical backdrop and gameplay possibilities.