What is Assassin's Creed Mirage going to be about?
Assassin's Creed Mirage is an upcoming game from Ubisoft that will be released for platforms in 2023. This is a tribute to the original Assassin's Creed game that came out 15 years ago. It will follow the story of Bassam, a street thief turned assassin in 9th-century Baghdad during the Islamic Golden Age. The game will feature more linear and stealth-based gameplay than the series' recent titles.
Why did Ubisoft choose Baghdad as the setting?
Ubisoft chose Baghdad as the location for Assassin’s Creed Mirage because it was an interesting and rich period of history that has gone underexplored in video games. In the 9th century, Baghdad was a center of culture, science, art, and commerce, known as the Islamic Golden Age. Ubisoft wanted to reconstruct this lost city and its landmarks like the House of Wisdom and the Round City, and show how Bassim's story unfolds against this backdrop. Ubisoft also wanted to honor the first Assassin’s Creed game set in nearby locations during the Crusade.
How accurate is Ubisoft's depiction of Baghdad?
Ubisoft claims to have done extensive research and consulted historians and experts to accurately depict Baghdad in Assassin’s Creed Mirage. The game will rebuild the lost city of Baghdad, which was severely destroyed by the Mongol invasion in 1258, and rebuild its characters, culture, and people. Ubisoft also says it will respect the diversity and complexity of the Islamic world and avoid stereotypes or stereotypes. However, as with any historical novel, there are certain artistic liberties and inaccuracies in play or narrative.
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