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Assassin’s Creed Mirage

The next chapter of the Assassin's Creed franchise arrives with Assassin's Creed Mirage. Players will take on the mantle of Basim Ibn Ishaq as they embark on an adventure in Bagdhad, with the core plot set 20 years before Valhalla. Mirage will see the return of elements of the series' foundations and some of the more beloved features from games such as Origins and Odyssey, with the return of the eagle mechanic. Assassin's Creed Mirage will also be the first game in the franchise that will tell its story entirely in the world of the Assassin, meaning no future modern elements will be in this entry. Additionally, Mirage will be a core single-player experience with a reduced scope, focusing heavily on narrative and gameplay instead of a massive open world.

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Assassin's Creed Mirage
Top Critic Avg: 76/100 Critics Rec: 73%

Prequel(s)
Basim wearing the Abbasid Knight Armor set in Assassin’s Creed Mirage
All Abbasid Knight Upgrade Schematic Locations in Assassin’s Creed: Mirage

The Abbasid Knight set and Upgrade Schematics in Assassin's Creed Mirage are worth it, but tracking down every piece is a wild goose chase.

Assassin's Creed Mirage protagonist Basim in front of assassins Bayek and Arno.
AC Mirage: How Basim Compares To Other Assassin’s Creed Protagonists

Assassin's Creed Mirage finds an interesting new protagonist in Basim, but comparing him to other series protagonists yields fascinating results.

Basim from Assassin's Creed Mirage looking over his shoulder toward Ezio from Assassin's Creed 2.
Assassin’s Creed Mirage Hints At The Origin Of An Iconic Ezio Weapon

Although it takes place roughly 600 years before Assassin's Creed 2, AC Mirage hints at the origin of the Italian master assassin's signature weapon.

Assassin's Creed Mirage protagonist Basim in front of Edward Kenway and Eivor.
5 Things Mirage Took From Classic Assassin’s Creed (& 5 From Newer Games)

Assassin's Creed Mirage is a major return-to-roots venture for the franchise, but it also takes its fair share of influences from more recent titles.

Basim Ibn Ishaq from Assassins Creed Mirage in different costumes.
Every Outfit In Assassin’s Creed Mirage, Ranked Worst To Best

Assassin's Creed Mirage features a number of excellently designed outfits; however, some are cooler and come with much better perks than others.

Roshan holding a blade up against his chin with a hooded Roshan in the background while in a temple.
Assassin’s Creed Mirage: Where You Know Roshan’s Voice From

The voice of Basim's Hidden One mentor Roshan in Assassin's Creed Mirage is instantly recognizable, but it may be hard to why.

Basim looking at a weapon crackling with orange energy in a chamber in Assassin's Creed Mirage
Assassin's Creed Mirage: How To Find & Use Mysterious Shards (Nehal's Calling Quest)

The Mysterious Shards are key to unlocking high-level gear and discovering what mystery Nehal is attempting to uncover in Assassin’s Creed: Mirage.

Three different images of Basim in Assassin's Creed Mirage. In the center he's looking directly at the camera, on the left he's sword fighting an enemy, and on the right he's leaping through the air with a hidden blade brandished.
Assassin’s Creed Mirage’s Best Armor Is A Huge Disappointment

One of the most elusive quest rewards in Assassin’s Creed Mirage is fittingly effective, but it doesn’t really fit into the game satisfyingly.

The Abbasid Knight Upgrade Schematics turns the armor and weapons into some of the best in Assassin's Creed Mirage.
Assassin's Creed Mirage: How to Find (& Open) Gear Chests

If Basim wants to upgrade his weapons and outfits or find new ones, he will have to find as many Gear Chests as possible in Assassin’s Creed: Mirage.

Assassin's Creed Mirage Damascus Gate Prison to Infiltrate From First Major Mission in the Story
Assassin's Creed Mirage: How To Infiltrate the Damascus Gate Prison

One of your missions in Assassin's Creed Mirage involves infiltrating the heavily guarded Damascus Gate Prison to save an important rebel leader.

Assassin's Creed Mirage Assassinating Fazil the Great Scholar in Cutscene During Infiltration Mission
Assassin’s Creed Mirage: How To Assassinate Fazil The Great Scholar (Without Getting Caught)

An important target to assassinate in Assassin's Creed Mirage is Fazil the Great Scholar, an evil man who is hard to take down without getting caught.

Two images of Basim: on a Baghdad rooftop, and brandishing an assassin's blade behind a building corner, in screenshots from Assassin's Creed Mirage.
Assassin's Creed Mirage Ending Explained (In Detail)

The ending of Assassin’s Creed Mirage closes the book on one stage of Basim’s life, and marks the beginning of another. Here’s how it all wraps up.

Brendan Angelides AC mirage
Assassin’s Creed Mirage Composer On Blending Experimentation & Authenticity

Assassin’s Creed Mirage composer Brendan Angelides discusses evoking the feel of 9th-century Baghdad and bringing something new to the franchise.

Basim stands with his hidden blade drawn, with another image of Basim standing among red smoke in the background.
Can You Keep Playing Assassin’s Creed Mirage After Beating The Game?

Assassin's Creed Mirage's story follows Basim Ibn Ishaq's rise to becoming a Master Assassin, but what happens after the game's conclusion?

Basim holding a Power Token in Assassin's Creed Mirage
Assassin's Creed Mirage: All Khidmah Tokens & How to Use Them

Khidmah Tokens will be essential for Basim learning to navigate the city of Baghdad in Assassin’s Creed: Mirage by using favor instead of force.

Five Contracts pinned on the Board in Assassin's Creed Mirage
Assassin's Creed Mirage: How to Find (& Complete) Contracts

Basim must find and complete Contracts throughout the city of Baghdad to earn favors from the civilians in Assassin’s Creed: Mirage.

Basim with an some of Assassin's Creed Mirage's major landmarks in the background.
Assassin's Creed Mirage Map Size: How Big Is AC Mirage?

Assassin's Creed Mirage returns to the franchise's roots with a smaller title set in a stunning recreation of 9th-century Baghdad.

Basim standing in front of his own Wanted Poster in Assassin's Creed Mirage
How to Lower Your Notoriety in Assassin's Creed Mirage

Basim’s Notoriety in Assassin’s Creed: Mirage can land him in big trouble, so decreasing it as soon as possible is a necessary evil.

Basim in Assassin's Creed Mirage, with a pointed hood pulled down over his eyes. His robes are off white, and he's wearing a leather shoulder guard which has a strap going across his chest.
"A Triumphant Homage" - Assassin's Creed Mirage Review

Assassin’s Creed Mirage marks a concerted effort for the series to return to its roots, but that doesn’t make it immune to longstanding issues.

Assassins' Creed, Mario as an Elephant, and Spider-Man.
Every October 2023 Video Game Release Date (All Games Out This Month)

2023 keeps delivering fantastic games, and October isn’t slowing down with titles like Spider-Man 2, Mario Wonder, and Assassin’s Creed.