Attention, all Assassin’s Creed fans! There may be some unfortunate news for those eagerly awaiting the release of Assassin’s Creed Mirage. Rumor has it that the game’s release may have hit a bump in the road and has been delayed from its original August release date to October 2023. This means that we may have to wait a bit longer to jump back into the Animus and control the one and only Basim Ibn Ishaq, who was first introduced in 2020’s Assassin’s Creed Valhalla.
Despite being announced in 2022, little has been revealed about Assassin’s Creed Mirage, leaving fans itching for more gameplay footage. The recent delay rumor has only added fuel to the fire, leaving us all wondering what could be causing the delay. Is it a bug in the Animus? A shortage of Animus power sources?
According to notorious leaker Tom Henderson, the highly anticipated Assassin’s Creed Mirage has been pushed back from its original August release date to October 2023, and the virtual reality game Assassin’s Creed Nexus is reportedly facing some delays too.
While fans are undoubtedly disappointed by this news, it’s important to remember that rumors and leaks should always be taken with a grain of salt. That said, if this information is accurate, it may just mean that Ubisoft Bordeaux is taking the extra time to polish the game to perfection, which could be a good thing in the long run.
It seems like AC Mirage has been internally delayed from August to October. Nexus, AC's VR offering has also been delayed a couple of months.
— Tom Henderson (@_Tom_Henderson_) May 9, 2023
The Mirage delay is no small matter, as it’s now set to release right smack in the middle of a crazy busy season for new releases. But let’s not get our hoodies in a twist, because quality over quantity is what really counts. After all, we’ve all experienced the pain of poorly optimized and buggy games that leave us wondering if they were rushed out the door.
Speaking of quality, Mirage may be priced at a lower $49.99 compared to other big titles, but that doesn’t mean it’s going to skimp on the fun. Sure, it’s shorter than your average Assassin’s Creed game, but that just means you can squeeze in a playthrough during a weekend binge.
Plus, with no modern-day segments to distract you from Basim’s journey, you’ll be fully immersed in the action. In a world where bigger isn’t always better, it seems like Mirage is taking a more focused and streamlined approach to the Assassin’s Creed formula.
