Assassin's Creed Mirage Xbox Playstation PC Gaming

[David76]

Mirage marks the series return to the more stealthy gameplay that Assassin's Creed is enamoured for, with players primarily roaming Baghdad as they engage in parkour, stealth their way around the districts, and take part in some slick close-range combat. Mirage will also arrive in a smaller package with a shorter campaign length than recent Assassin's Creed titles, but it looks like it's bound to pack a punch.

Here's a closer look at 9th-century Baghdad and protagonist, Basim Ibn Ishaq.

 

[Boot Cleaner]

Assassins Creed Mirage looks beautiful. I think the AC artists have got a LOT of talent. And the tech engine is pretty solid too.

But it does not seem different from the other recent AC games.

I really liked AC Origins, and in 4k/60 FPS it is gorgeous. The other 2 recent games are bloat city.

If this new game can really refine the gameplay and world then it'll be worth playing. And if you wait a year it'll be 20 quid.

 

[Gemma]

Yeah, I agree the last couple of Assassin's Creed games have been disappointing and a bit samey.

I'll probably wait and buy this when the price drops unless I can get a big discount on a special edition pre-order from Turkey/Brazil/Argentina.

 

[Tom]

Out of Gamescom 2023 comes a new Assassin's Creed Mirage trailer



In the game, you will also be able to explore a dense and vibrant Baghdad where the inhabitants react to your every move. Uncover the secrets of four unique districts, from the industrial Karkh to the lush gardens of the Round City. Discover surprising world events and interact with historical figures that shaped the Golden Age of the city.

Originally slated to release on October 12, Ubisoft recently moved the release date for Assassin's Creed Mirage up by one week to October 5.

 

[Cappuccino Kid]

I picked up the Deluxe Edition for Xbox. It is currently selling cheap on CDKeys

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[Tom]

I picked up the Deluxe Edition for Xbox. It is currently selling cheap on CDKeys

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Yeah, Boot Cleaner mentioned he bought it earlier today. Great price; typical Ubisoft price fall.

 

[David76]

Ubisoft has surprised fans with the announcement of a new free DLC set to arrive later this year. This exciting update will introduce a new story chapter and missions located in the historical setting of 9th-century AlUla, a city rich in Arabian heritage.

In addition to the new content, Ubisoft will implement gameplay improvements for the base game, enhancing the overall player experience without any additional cost. This free content release reflects the company's commitment to providing value to its player base.

Interestingly, the announcement comes in the wake of reports indicating Ubisoft's financial ties to Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), which has invested in various gaming companies to diversify its revenue streams. The involvement of the PIF, chaired by the controversial Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, raises questions about the implications of such partnerships within the gaming industry, particularly in light of the country's human rights record.

Despite these concerns, the new DLC is poised to expand on the engaging gameplay that fans have come to appreciate, as evidenced by the positive reception of the base game, which earned a four-star review for its captivating environment and classic Assassin's Creed mechanics.

 

[Abomb]

Ubisoft has surprised fans with the announcement of a new free DLC set to arrive later this year. This exciting update will introduce a new story chapter and missions located in the historical setting of 9th-century AlUla, a city rich in Arabian heritage.

Ubisoft has announced that a new free DLC for Assassin's Creed: Mirage, titled "Valley of Memory," will be released on November 18th. This expansion is set to enhance the game significantly, adding approximately six hours of new gameplay and story content.



In "Valley of Memory," players will join the protagonist Basim on an adventure that precedes the main game's conclusion. The narrative kicks off when Basim learns that his long-lost father may still be alive in AlUla. His quest for the truth soon intertwines with the threat posed by a gang of robbers, further complicating his search.

Key features of this DLC include:

Replayable Missions and Challenges

• Players can replay black box missions and contracts, accessing them via the "Animus Sequences" menu.
• Special challenges will be introduced for each replay, encouraging diverse gameplay styles and offering exclusive in-game rewards for completion.

Enhanced Parkour Mechanics

• A new manual jumping feature will allow for more intricate free-running moves.
• Improved controls will facilitate smoother transitions between rooftops, and players can now execute side and back ejections regardless of landing spots.

Difficulty and Customisation Options

• Two new difficulty levels will be available, alongside Skill and Tool Customisation options.
• A new skill, Engineer 2, has been added to Basim's skill tree, enabling him to equip level 1 modifications to his tools.

This update not only enriches the gameplay experience but also promises to deepen player engagement with the world of Assassin's Creed: Mirage.

 

[David76]

AC Mirage: Valley of Memory is now live, and brings with it a massive patch for the base game as well.



We're looking at roughly a 32GB update on Xbox Series X|S here, with the aforementioned DLC delivering "over six hours of additional content" to Mirage players. Here's the setup for Valley of Memory (Ubisoft does warn that this introduction may include spoilers for the main game):

Spoiler

"Set before the finale of Mirage's main narrative, Valley of Memory is a free story expansion for Assassin's Creed Mirage that begins with a mysterious lead: Basim hears rumours that his long-lost father may still be alive. After speaking with his old friend, Dervis, Basim sets out for AlUla - a land of secrets, ancient ruins, and vibrant oases.

To begin the Valley of Memory questline, players will need to have started the "Head of the Snake" mission in the base game. Players can also choose to skip ahead in the story directly from the main menu when starting a new game. Speak with Dervis to begin your journey to the Valley of Memory."

The DLC's AlUla location also brings a new region to the game with its own map to explore, side content to uncover and activties to complete. One such activity is a collection of Oud Melodies; songs to discover that Ubisoft compares to "the sea shanties in Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag".

Alongside this expansion-based content, today's hefty patch also brings numerous changes and additions to the base game - including new parkour mechanics such as the ability to free jump, a new mission replay feature, two new difficulty levels and more. You can check out the changes in more detail via the Ubisoft blog post, and we'll throw the update's accompanying patch notes down below as well.

Spoiler: Patch Notes

ADDITIONAL IMPROVEMENTS & ADDITIONS
GAMEPLAY

• Added a new skill to the skill tree: Engineer 2 which allows players to equip all tool lvl1 upgrades.
• Added an option to cancel the chain kill once started.
• Added new objects that can only be looted by pickpocketing in AlUla.
• Rebalanced the notoriety system to coincide with new difficulty settings.
• Tool aim assist will now correctly snap to the target's weak points while behind an enemy. Now you have no excuses...

COMBAT

• Added an opportunity to dodge a Shakiriyya attack after being parried.
• Modified the Light Attack slash VFX to make the attacks feel more impactful.
• Improved the flinch animation on the NPCs during light attacks.
• Increased the window of opportunity to perform a kick.
• Disabled blend on parry success animation so it feels more responsive.
• Increased the size of the parry VFX.

PARKOUR

• Improved the trigger condition of the ejects.
• Modified the camera and added a VFX to improve the feeling of speed while sprinting.

UI

• Added a button on the world map to fast travel between Baghdad and AlUla once the AlUla questline starts.
• Updated the objective icons design and descriptions within the quest log to reinforce the differences between the types of objectives.
• Removed the skill point notification remaining on screen when there are available skill points to rely on the "new" notification from skill tab.
• Added an "upgradable tool" icon when a tool can be upgraded. Displayed next to the Bureau icons, on the map & compass for Banu Musa and the Workbench.
• Reduced the size of the Ubisoft Connect notifications.
• Added a new tutorial panel and Codex entry explaining Defense tactics in combat.
• Made various adjustments to improve the Horse mount camera.

LIST OF BUG FIXES
GAMEPLAY

• All claimed rewards are now linked to the player account save. For instance: any reward claimed in Permadeath will now be accessible to all the saves on the player's account.
• Modified how to access permadeath: it can now only be initiated when starting a New Game+, rather than at any time.
• Prevented players from falling on a specific ledge in Baghdad.

UI

• Resolved an issue where the Options menu would be offset after talking with a merchant with text size set to Large.
• Fixed an issue where the "Assassin's Creed Franchise" button would lead to a page stating that there is no content available.
• Numbers in some item descriptions are no longer split when the text is displayed as Large in Japanese language.
• Fixed the localisation of "Basim Valhalla Costume" in Traditional Chinese.

VISUALS & GRAPHICS

• Addressed an issue where the world would look dimmer with almost no highlights after turning on HDR.
• Fixed an issue where the Desync screen on PS5 Pro would display broken visuals.
• The draped golden fabric of the Dhahabi Master Assassin Costume now moves freely like other costumes.

STABILITY

• Fixed rare issues that could create crashes.

 

[David76]

Ubisoft has released Title Update 1.1.1 for Assassin's Creed: Mirage, addressing several gameplay issues and enhancing the overall experience. Here's a concise breakdown of the key highlights from the patch notes:

Key Features and Updates:

• Permadeath Save Fix: Loading old Permadeath saves will no longer reset difficulty to Apprentice.
• New Inventory Options: Players can now purchase upgrade schematics for Nimlot's Sword and the Abis Dagger.
• New Game+ Enhancements: Stolen Goods items and Oud Melodies will remain in inventory for New Game+.
• Motion Blur Toggle: Console players can now turn motion blur on or off.
• New Codex Entries: Additional entries for AlUla have been added.

Bug Fixes:

• Parkour mechanics have been improved, fixing issues with diagonal wall-runs.
• Stability improvements have been made to prevent crashes during mission replays.
• Various achievements/trophies that were previously unresponsive have been fixed.
• Numerous visual and localisation issues have been addressed, including corrections to in-game text and character attributes.
• PC-specific adjustments for key bindings and HDR settings have also been implemented.

This update, approximately 4.25GB in size, aims to enhance gameplay stability and user experience. Players can expect these updates to automatically download upon launching their game.