The upcoming Assassin’s Creed Mirage may not fit the mold of the franchise’s recent enormous open-world games. Instead, it takes players back to the Middle East with new protagonist Basim Ibn Ishaq. While the setting is dynamic and detailed, it may not offer the same scope and explorative freedom as recent AC games.
The gameplay and release date reveal trailer for Assassin’s Creed Mirage was shown at the PlayStation Showcase 2023 event on May 24. The footage shows Basim parkouring across rooftops, leaping into haystacks, and assassinating within Baghdad, the central environment for the new title. While some fans may miss the vastness of recent games, moving away from an open-world structure for this title is ultimately the right call.
Assassin’s Creed Mirage shows the potential for a story that could recapture the greatness of franchise heights. The focus on Basim’s story in Baghdad doesn’t mean the series won’t return to more expansive titles, as the upcoming mainline game Assassin’s Creed Codename Red appears to be taking an open-world approach to the long-requested setting of feudal Japan.
If all goes well, fans of both approaches to the Assassin’s Creed franchise can hopefully find plenty to enjoy in Assassin’s Creed Mirage and the games that come beyond.
Sources: PlayStation/YouTube, GamesRader, PlayStation/YouTube
2023-05-26 10:00:05
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