Assassin’s Creed Mirage is an upcoming installment in the Assassin’s Creed series, developed by Ubisoft. Set in the 9th century, the game takes place in the city of Baghdad during the Islamic Golden Age. It follows the story of Basim Ibn Ishaq, a character who was previously introduced in Assassin’s Creed Valhalla. In Mirage, players explore Basim’s early years and journey into becoming a member of the Assassin Brotherhood.

The game returns to the series’ roots, focusing on stealth-based gameplay, parkour, and assassinations, rather than the more RPG-style mechanics of recent titles like Valhalla. This more traditional approach emphasizes tight, fluid movement and the classic assassin experience, with a focus on exploration, environmental interaction, and careful, strategic combat. The world of Baghdad is rich with history and culture, and players can explore both bustling marketplaces and grand architectural structures.

Assassin’s Creed Mirage aims to deliver a more condensed experience compared to the larger, open-world designs of recent games in the franchise, offering a more focused narrative and a return to the series’ origins. The game is expected to feature a vibrant setting, with players engaging in missions that involve stealth, stealth kills, and using a variety of gadgets and abilities tied to the Assassin’s tools.

With its smaller scale and return to stealth mechanics, Assassin’s Creed Mirage is expected to appeal to long-time fans who prefer the earlier games in the series.