The highly anticipatedAssassin’s Creed Miragewas recently revealed by Ubisoft, with official artwork and confirmation of the title stirring the series' fan base into wanting to know everything they can about the game. With how heavily rumored the title has been for such a long time, fans understandably want to decipher every morsel of information from the fairly limited scope of content that has so far been revealed.
In the official artwork that was revealed forAssassin’s Creed Mirage’sannouncement, the protagonist of the upcoming game is featured proudly and prominently. The outfits ofAssassin’s Creedprotagonists have always drawn attention, and the details ofMirage’soutfit reveal a lot of details when compared to other suits that the franchise has historically seen.
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The Core Details of Assassin’s Creed Mirage
Assassin’s Creed Mirageis the next standalone addition to the storied franchise, which is reportedly aiming to do away with the controversial RPG elements of newerACgames and return to the franchise’s roots. Built on a more intimate scale,Miragewill focus on expandingthe story of the Hidden Ones, the group that would eventually become the Assassin Brotherhood.
It has long been rumored that the protagonist ofMiragewill be Basim Ibn Ishaq, a recurring franchise character that first appeared inAssassin’s Creed Valhalla. Telling a tale about Basim as a younger man in the Iraqi capital of Baghdad, the story ofMiragewill likely give context as to how the Isu god Loki took control of Basim’s physical form, leading to the events ofValhalla. With a similar setting and core tenets of gameplay to much olderAssassin’s Creedtitles,Mirageis being welcomed by many who yearn for a return to theearlier franchise identity ofAsssassin’s Creed.
How Assassin’s Creed Mirage’s Outfit Compares To Other Games
One of the most important pieces of information that came from theofficial artwork forAssassin’s Creed Mirage’srevealwas the close-up glimpse of the title’s protagonist that it provides. With the title most likely taking place between the years 860-870 CE during the early days of the Islamic Golden Age,Mirageis set to bring fans one of the earliest glimpses at Assassin garb to date.
The lack of complexity to the showcased outfit is one of the most overt factors within the artwork, lacking the flare and complexity of outfits worn by the likes offan-favorite Assassin Ezio Auditore. Most notably, the outfit appears to lack the iconic Assassin Brotherhood or Hidden Ones sigil that most other outfits possess, further exemplifying the early stages of the organization within the time period in which the game is set.
As well as being fairly basic compared to later outfits,Mirage’soutfit appears to be very reflective of the geographical setting of the game, stylistically speaking. The protagonist, which appears to be Basim due to the striking resemblance between the two characters, is seen in the artwork sporting a covered forehead and scarf, in-keeping with Middle Eastern clothing of the time. It is also of note that the character is depicted wearing a full Assassin hood, which is a welcome return to franchise tradition given how Eivor, Bayek, andAlexios/Kassandrawere often seen without a hood.
A classicAssassin’s Creedhidden bladeis also on prominent display in the artwork, further stressing the increased focus on more classic assassinations and combat thatMirageis strongly rumored to possess. TheMirageoutfit is also almost completely lacking in armor, being far removed from the bracers and pauldron often worn by Ezio. Of course, each outfit worn by different Asssassins often reflects the traditions and cultures of their geographical settings, and it appears that the outfit withinAssassin’s Creed Miragewill be no different.
Assassin’s Creed Mirageis currently in development.
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