Summary
- Ubisoft is offering free keys for Assassin's Creed Mirage, which has been praised for its return to the classic franchise formula.
- The giveaway celebrates the game's first post-launch anniversary, and fans can participate by liking Ubisoft's post on Twitter and replying with the eagle emoji.
- The eagle emoji ties to Mirage's protagonist Basim and highlights Assassin's Creed's iconic motifs and history.
Ubisoft is doing a giveaway with Assassin's Creed Mirage where people can get free keys for the game. Assassin's Creed Mirage launched on October 5, 2023, and many gamers loved its revised approach to the classic Assassin's Creed formula. The game was smaller in scale than many modern releases in the series, but players seemed to agree that it allowed the development team more time to focus on refining what was present in the title.
Assassin's Creed has gone through growing pains as the series has expanded into a franchise with several different examples of what a modern title could look like. Assassin's Creed Mirage was lauded as a return to form, reminiscent of the aspects that sold some players on the series in the first place. Ubisoft has taken note of this praise, and is showing willingness to further capitalize on that hype. Assassin's Creed Mirage just confirmed a Steam release date with Steam Deck compatibility, and many fans are excited to get their hands on the title when it arrives on October 17.
Assassin's Creed Mirage Can't Be the Last Fans See of Basim
The Assassin's Creed franchise has a very bright future ahead of it, and hopefully, that future will include Mirage's Basim in some fashion.
Ubisoft has announced a giveaway contest on its social media account for Assassin's Creed. Assassin's Creed Mirage has reached its first post-launch anniversary, and ahead of a potentially busy future for the Assassin's Creed series, Ubisoft is showing commitment to celebrating Mirage by offering players a chance to win a free key for the game. Users on Twitter just have to like the initial post and reply to it with an eagle emoji.
Assassin's Creed Mirage Giveaway Begins
The reference to an eagle can be interpreted as a direct nod to Assassin's Creed Mirage's protagonist Basim. Basim's eagle, Enkidu, serves as a unique tool that facilitates recon, delivering the player a better idea of the types of encounters they'll find themselves in. Because Enkidu works as a drone, he can navigate tight spots and uncover secret areas ahead of time that might have been harder to find on foot.
The eagle symbolism doesn't just stop there. The animal is a motif throughout the Assassin's Creed series, serving as a companion animal to many characters and influencing the designs of their clothing, with developers discussing its significance in the past. By celebrating the history of Assassin's Creed, Ubisoft is driving focus back to its core IPs, which has been one of the stated goals of the company following several business developments. Although it's been a year since Assassin's Creed Mirage was released, the company drawing attention back to the title could be a sign of what's to come, which may be exciting for many fans of the series.
Assassin's Creed: Mirage
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 76 /100 Critics Rec: 73%
- Released
- October 12, 2023
- ESRB
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- 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.
- Genre(s)
- Action-Adventure
