Next Mainline Assassin’s Creed Game Titled ‘Mirage’, Roadmap Unveiled

Assassin’s Creed Mirage. After a couple of years radio silence from Ubisoft around their flagship open-world action-RPG series Assassin’s Creed, the Ubisoft Forward event earlier today confirmed that work is underway on the next mainline chapter – scheduled for release in 2023.

This newest chapter will be developed by Ubisoft Bordeaux, the studio who were behind the Wrath of the Druids DLC for Assassin’s Creed Valhalla. Following adventures during the age of Vikings, players will be transported to ninth-century Baghdad at the peak of its Golden Age. According to Ubisoft, this chapter will offer “a narrative-driven action-adventure experience with an intriguing coming-of-age storyline, charismatic protagonists, a majestic open city and modernized legacy gameplay focusing on parkour, stealth and assassinations”. The game is also pitched as a “homage to the series”, and “a particularly special tribute to the first Assassin’s Creed”.

In Assassin’s Creed Mirage, players will fill the shoes of new protagonist,  Basim Ibn Is’haq, a singular street thief with a mysterious past, who will join the Hidden Ones in Alamut on a quest for answers. Basim’s mentor, Roshan, will be voiced by Emmy-winning actress Shohreh Aghdashloo. More information on casting is expected to be announced at a later date.

For the 15th anniversary of the franchise we wanted to offer something special to the players and our community. Assassin’s Creed Mirage is a tribute to the franchise, and notably to the original game. We are bringing a modern take on the iconic Assassin’s Creed gameplay experience, as well as a deep dive into the rituals and tenets of the Hidden Ones, something we think both longtime and new fans alike will be eager to play.

Stéphane Boudon – Senior Content Director for Assassin’s Creed Mirage

It wouldn’t be a flagship AAA Ubisoft video game release without multiple versions. Two versions have been announced as of writing, ‘The Deluxe Edition’ and ‘The Collector’s Case’ edition. Information on both are included below:

The Deluxe Edition
Includes the base game, digital artbook and soundtrack, as well as a Deluxe pack containing a Prince of Persia–inspired outfit, eagle and mount skins, weapons, and more.

The Collector’s Case 
Includes the Deluxe Edition with a figurine of Basim (32cm), an exclusive SteelBook with a design to be elected by fans, a mini-artbook, a replica of Basim’s brooch, a map of Baghdad as well as a selected soundtrack of the game. The Collector’s Case is available from the Ubisoft Store and select retailers.  

Furthermore for those who pre-order Assassin’s Creed Mirage, you will be eligible to receive a bonus quest at launch called The Forty Thieves, where you will seek out and uncover the mysteries of Ali Baba’s legendary cave.

Sneak Peek at Assassin’s Creed Mirage

Promoted features of Assassin’s Creed Mirage include:

A POWERFUL COMING-OF-AGE STORY
Discover a tightly crafted, narrative-driven action-adventure experience that follows the transformation of a defiant young man into a refined Master Assassin with a conflicted destiny. Meet an inspiring cast of characters – childhood friends, wise mentors, political leaders, and more – who will shape Basim’s destiny and may be more than what they seem…

THE ULTIMATE ASSASSIN
Become the most versatile and resourceful Assassin in franchise history. Parkour seamlessly through the city and leverage the largest assortment of tools to date. Get contracts and upgrades at the Assassin’s bureaus, collect vital clues, and stealthily take down targets with more visceral assassinations than ever before.

AN IMMERSIVE, REACTIVE CITY
Explore an incredibly dense and vibrant city whose 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 Baghdad.

A TRIBUTE TO AN ORIGINAL
Experience a modern take on the iconic features and gameplay that have defined a franchise for 15 years. Journey to Alamut, the legendary home of the Assassins who laid the foundations of the Creed in this heartfelt homage to the game that started it all

Next Mainline Assassin's Creed Game Titled 'Mirage', Roadmap Unveiled 6

While 2023’s instalment in the Assassin’s Creed franchise is set, what about the future? During the showcase event, Ubisoft confirmed that Codename: Infinity is on the horizon, which will include the next two HD flagship games developed by Ubisoft Quebec and Montreal respectively, and Codename: Jade, which is pitched as a ‘AAA RPG action-adventure game for mobile platforms’. Oh, and there is the Netflix partnership which is still underway.

Read about each of these initiatives, as shared by Ubisoft, below:

Assassin’s Creed Codename RED is the next flagship title after Assassin’s Creed Mirage and the future of the open world RPG in Assassin’s Creed. It is being developed by Ubisoft Quebec, the studio behind Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, with Jonathan Dumont as Creative Director. Here players will be able to explore a long-awaited setting for an Assassin’s Creed game: feudal Japan and all its shinobi fantasies.

Assassin’s Creed Codename HEXE is the next flagship title after Codename RED. It is being developed by Ubisoft Montreal, birthplace of the Assassin’s Creed franchise, with Clint Hocking as Creative Director.

Assassin’s Creed Codename INFINITY will connect projects and players through different types of experiences, including released Assassin’s Creed games and the next ones to launch: Codename Red and Codename HEXE, the next two HD flagship games. As part of Codename INFINITY, multiplayer is set to return as a standalone experience in the Assassin’s Creed franchise.

The Assassin’s Creed Codename JADE is a AAA RPG action-adventure game for mobile platforms set in Ancient China. Players will be able to create their own character and discover the story of the first Assassins in China. It will be free to play.

The live-action Assassin’s Creed series from Ubisoft Film & Television and Netflix is going to be an epic, genre-blending adaptation of the highly successful video game franchise. The collaboration does not end there, however, as Netflix is also collaborating on an exclusive Assassin’s Creed game to be made available on their platform.

By celebrating the franchise’s 15th anniversary, we wanted to not only honor our players and the people behind the brand, but also share our ambitions for the future of Assassin’s Creed with our fans. We are looking to expand the universe and continue to offer compelling, immersive experiences. We have countless stories to tell and we want history to be everybody’s playground.

Marc-Alexis Côté – Executive Producer on Assassin’s Creed

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