Will AC Mirage have old mechanics?
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AC Mirage will indeed feature old mechanics, serving as a throwback to the franchise’s original gameplay, with a focus on stealth, acrobatic assassinations, and parkour in a big city environment, making it a more linear and story-focused game. The return to these classic elements is a deliberate design choice, aiming to recreate the feeling of classic Assassin’s Creed gameplay that fans of the series have been missing in recent installments.
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Overview of AC Mirage
AC Mirage is an action-adventure stealth game that takes place in 9th-century Baghdad, a setting that calls to mind the Middle-Eastern locations of the original Assassin’s Creed games. The game follows the story of Basim Ibn Is’haq, a master assassin who is also the protagonist of the game. With a focus on stealth and scouting, AC Mirage promises to deliver a more intimate and story-driven experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Will there be modern day in AC Mirage?: No, AC Mirage focuses solely on the historical storyline, eliminating modern-day segments altogether, allowing players to feel more connected to the protagonist Basim.
- How long will AC Mirage last?: AC Mirage is estimated to take players around 11 hours to beat the main story, 15 hours with side-missions added, and just under 24 hours for a 100 per cent completion run.
- How will Assassin’s Creed Mirage be different?: AC Mirage is a huge change from the last entry in the series, with Ubisoft taking a back-to-basics approach that sends Assassin’s Creed back to its roots.
- How much will AC Mirage cost?: Starting at $49.99, AC Mirage is playable on Xbox Series X, PS5, as well as the previous generations Xbox One and PS4 (and Windows PC), in two editions: Launch and Deluxe.
- What will AC Mirage be like?: AC Mirage is an action-adventure stealth game intended to be reminiscent of older Assassin’s Creed titles, being more linear and story-focused.
- Will Assassins Creed Mirage be like the originals?: Yes, there’s a return to stealth and scouting as a focus, which really recreates that feeling of classic Assassin’s Creed gameplay.
- Why is AC Mirage adults only?: AC Mirage has been rated AO for Adults Only by the ESRB due to it containing “real gambling”.
- Is Basim in Mirage the same in Valhalla?: Nehal is Basim, and this is where Mirage connects to Assassin’s Creed Valhalla.
- Can an AC last 30 years?: Yes, but it’s not unusual for an air conditioner to last 30 years (or more) if you take care of your system and don’t live in an extreme climate.
- Why is AC Mirage so short?: AC Mirage is smaller and more “intimate” because fans grew tired of these giant RPGs.
- What is the longest Assassin’s Creed game?: The longest Assassin’s Creed games in the series are Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, and Assassin’s Creed Origins.
- What is the next Assassin’s Creed after Mirage?: The next Assassin’s Creed after Mirage is Assassin’s Creed: Codename Red, the first ‘experience’ in Infinity.
- Will AC Mirage have DLC?: No, there are no plans for DLC or extensive post-launch content for AC Mirage.
- Where does AC Mirage fit in the timeline?: AC Mirage takes place in 9th century Baghdad, making it one of the earlier games in the series timeline.
- Will you play as Basim in AC Mirage?: Yes, Basim Ibn Is’haq is the playable protagonist in AC Mirage, and the game follows his story as a master assassin.