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TL;DR: Set for release in 2023, Assassin’s Creed Mirage is available for preorder as of Sept. 12.
So long, Ravensthorpe. Next stop: Baghdad.
Two years after the release of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Ubisoft officially announced the next major title in its action-adventure stealth franchise at its jam-packed Forward event over the weekend. Assassin’s Creed Mirage will take place in the bustling Middle Eastern city 20 years prior to Valhalla and feature the coming-of-age story of a “cunning street thief” named Basim Ibn Ishaq, who players might remember as the helm of the Hidden Ones’ bureau in Constantinople (maybe not so fondly).
Ubisoft is billing(opens in a new tab) Mirage as a “shorter, more narrative-driven game” than its predecessors that “pays tribute to the series’ roots,” so expect more stealth and parkour and fewer RPG elements. That being said, a report from IGN (which is owned by Mashable’s publisher, Ziff Davis) notes that Mirage will introduce several new mechanics, including time-slow and multi-assassination abilities. Your trusty bird friend and their “Eagle Vision” ability are slated to return, though with a twist: Certain archers will be able to shoot them out of the sky.
Mirage is set for release in 2023 on PlayStation 5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC, and Amazon Luna; we’ll keep you posted when a specific release date is revealed. In the meantime, three different editions of the game are up for preorder:
Assassin’s Creed Mirage Standard Edition — $49.99
Reserve the base edition of the game ahead of time for access to a bonus quest called “The Forty Thieves.” We’d recommend going through Best Buy(opens in a new tab), which will give you a free $10 gift card with your preorder, but it’s also up for grabs at Amazon(opens in a new tab), GameStop(opens in a new tab), Target(opens in a new tab), and in the Ubisoft Store(opens in a new tab).
Assassin’s Creed Mirage Deluxe Edition — $59.99
Upgrade to the Deluxe Edition of Mirage for a Prince of Persia-inspired in-game outfit, eagle and mount skins, weapons, a digital artbook, and a digital soundtrack in addition to the “Forty Thieves” bonus quest. Best Buy(opens in a new tab) is offering the same $10 gift card deal, if you like free money — otherwise, grab it from Amazon,(opens in a new tab) GameStop(opens in a new tab), Target(opens in a new tab), or the Ubisoft Store(opens in a new tab).
Assassin’s Creed Mirage Collector’s Case — $149.99
Hardcore Assassin’s Creeders who shell out for the Mirage Collector’s Case will receive a Basim figurine, a replica of Basim’s brooch and Baghdad map, and an exclusive Steelbook (whose design will be chosen by fans) in addition to everything included in the Deluxe edition. This one’s only available directly through the Ubisoft Store(opens in a new tab).
