Summary
- Ubisoft will release a big December update for Assassin's Creed Mirage, bringing fan-requested features like New Game Plus and Permadeath.
- Assassin's Creed Mirage returns to the series' roots, focusing on stealth action gameplay and moving away from RPG mechanics and open-world exploration.
- The December update will introduce New Game Plus mode and an optional permadeath mode, providing added challenge for expert players.
Ubisoft teases a big December update for Assassin's Creed Mirage which includes numerous fan-requested features like New Game Plus and Permadeath. Modern Assassin's Creed titles moved away from the more-stealth action gameplay of the older games in favor of more sprawling open worlds to explore, heavier emphasis on RPG mechanics, mixed in with live service elements that included a rotating in-game cosmetic shop. While the Assassin's Creed series continued to perform well for Ubisoft, many in the community sought a return to the old ways.
Thankfully, Ubisoft seemingly heard the community when developing Assassin's Creed Mirage, originally set to be an expansion to Valhalla, but eventually became its own standalone title. After launching back in October, Assassin's Creed Mirage returned the series back to its roots, taking inspiration from the original games and ditching the emphasis on RPG and massive open-world mechanics. Instead, players roamed 9th century Baghdad as Basim, learning his origin story and how he ultimately became the individual players saw him as in Assassin's Creed Valhalla. Even without a heavy focus on live service, Ubisoft continues to update the game with new content and the upcoming December patch may be its biggest one yet.
Over on social media, the official Assassin's Creed account gave fans a brief glimpse into what's coming within the December update. The first thing mentioned is the arrival of New Game+ through a free update in December, something fans have been heavily requesting since Assassin's Creed Mirage launched in October.
Alongside NG+, the post also mentioned another new game mode coming in the form of Permadeath. While intended to add an extra layer of challenge for players who may consider themselves more of an expert, the social media post indicates that permadeath will likely be a toggle that can be enabled on any difficulty the player chooses. More details are expected for the update in general at a later date, but permadeath likely functions in a similar way to other games like Diablo 4 where if the character dies, it's a full game over with zero continues.
While the news should make players happy, especially those looking for an added challenge, this isn't the first instance of Ubisoft responding to feedback. In fact, earlier this month, Assassin's Creed Mirage received Update 1.0.5 which also added another fan requested feature in the form of accessibility options for colorblind players. Specifically, a new setting allows players to enable or disable chromatic aberration.
Assassin's Creed: Mirage
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 76 /100 Critics Rec: 73%
- Released
- October 12, 2023
- ESRB
- m
- Developer(s)
- Ubisoft Bordeaux
- Publisher(s)
- Ubisoft
- Engine
- havok, anvilnext
- Franchise
- Assassin's Creed
WHERE TO PLAY
Play as a cunning young street thief seeking answers in this majestic Middle Eastern open world. Experience the home of the original Assassins in this exciting new narrative-driven, open world adventure. 15 years since the first Assassin's Creed redefined adventure, experience the franchises' trademark parkour and stealth like never before - in Assasin's Creed Mirage. In this smaller scale, back to basics Assassin's caper, you play Basim, a young street thief seeking answers. Roam the richly-detailed, reactive and vibrant streets of 9th century Baghdad, uncovering the mysteries of the past as you fight to secure your future. Stalk the shadows. Become the ultimate assassin.
- Platform(s)
- PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
- Genre(s)
- Action-Adventure
- How Long To Beat
- 12 Hours
- Metascore
- 78
