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Assassin's Creed Mirage

Assassin's Creed Mirage is a 2023 action-adventure stealth game developed by Ubisoft Bordeaux and published by Ubisoft.

Updated September 12, 20261 min readCited sources

Assassin's Creed Mirage is a 2023 action-adventure stealth game developed by Ubisoft Bordeaux. It is the thirteenth main entry in the series, returning to a more focused, stealth-oriented style.

What it is

Mirage is a single-player game set in 9th-century Baghdad during the Islamic Golden Age. It follows Basim Ibn Ishaq, a street thief who joins the Hidden Ones and confronts the Order of the Ancients. The game emphasizes stealth and parkour over the RPG systems of recent entries.

Key details

Developed by Ubisoft Bordeaux and published by Ubisoft in 2023, Mirage is positioned as a back-to-basics title. Its setting includes the political instability of the Anarchy at Samarra. The story focuses on Basim's internal struggle and his search for answers about his past.

Why it matters

Mirage marks a deliberate shift toward the series' earlier stealth-focused gameplay. For Canadian audiences, the game is part of a franchise with strong ties to Ubisoft's Montreal studio, making it especially familiar and accessible.

In short

  • Thirteenth main Assassin's Creed game, released in 2023.
  • Set in 9th-century Baghdad during the Islamic Golden Age.
  • Follows Basim Ibn Ishaq and the Hidden Ones vs. the Order of the Ancients.
  • A return to stealth and parkour, with fewer RPG elements.
Canadian angle

Assassin's Creed Mirage was released on major platforms widely used in Canada and is part of a franchise with a large Canadian audience. Ubisoft also has a significant Canadian presence through its Montreal operations, making the series especially familiar to Canadian readers.

Quick questions

What is Assassin's Creed Mirage?
It is a 2023 action-adventure stealth game and the thirteenth main entry in the Assassin's Creed series.
Who is the main character?
The main character is Basim Ibn Ishaq, a street thief who becomes involved with the Hidden Ones.
How does Mirage differ from recent Assassin's Creed games?
It is more linear and stealth-focused, with fewer RPG elements than recent larger-scale entries.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assassin's_Creed_Mirage
    Supports: Developer, publisher, release year, genre, series position, setting, and plot overview.
  2. Assassin's Creed Wiki — https://assassinscreed.fandom.com/wiki/Assassin's_Creed:_Mirage
    Supports: Basim Ibn Ishaq as protagonist and basic plot framing.
  3. IGN — https://www.ign.com/articles/assassins-creed-mirage-release-date-gameplay-story-trailers-latest-news
    Supports: Stealth-action framing, plot synopsis, and back-to-roots positioning.
  4. GameSpot — https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/assassins-creed-mirage-review-back-to-basics/1900-6418126/
    Supports: Conflict with the Order of Ancients and emphasis on stealth/subterfuge.
  5. Steam — https://store.steampowered.com/app/3035570/Assassins_Creed_Mirage/
    Supports: Developer, publisher, genre, and Baghdad setting.