Recent rumors indicate that fans of the stealth franchise Assassin’s Creed may have to wait a bit longer for the series’ spin-off game, Assassin’s Creed Mirage. Reports suggest that the game is currently undergoing production changes, causing the potential delay. This news comes after leaks surfaced, indicating that the game is aiming to incorporate a new investigation mode, which could potentially alter the traditional Assassin’s Creed formula. Despite these rumors, Ubisoft has yet to release an official statement regarding any changes to the game’s production or its release date.
Ubisoft’s announcement of Assassin’s Creed Mirage during the September 2022 Ubisoft Forward was music to the ears of many franchise fans. The game promises a return to the series’ roots, featuring a condensed story that can be completed in 15 to 20 hours, compared to the extensive campaigns of recent entries. The game will center around Basim, a fan favorite from Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, as he navigates through the bustling streets of 9th-century Baghdad.
While there is still a lot of mystery surrounding the game’s plot and mechanics, recent leaks, including concept art, have fueled rumors of a potential investigation mode. However, these rumors may now be in question as there are reports of production changes that could delay the game’s release.
Assassin’s Creed Mirage would reportedly have a shift in production, now becoming the first title to launch on the Infinity platform, instead of Codename Red, as previously stated🚀 pic.twitter.com/Y2g4xUt7s6
— CODEX (@TheCodexNetwork) April 29, 2023
Codex, the popular Assassin’s Creed fansite, recently shared some news about Assassin’s Creed Mirage that may disappoint eager fans. According to a report by the French gaming magazine Jeux Video, the game has undergone some production changes and is now set to launch at a later date than expected. Instead of being released as a standalone title, rumors suggest that Mirage will now be the launch title for Assassin’s Creed Infinity, an upcoming platform that will serve as a launcher for future Assassin’s Creed games and as a hub for the series’ modern-day storyline.
It’s interesting to see how divided the response has been on Twitter to the rumored delay of Assassin’s Creed Mirage. While some are worried that it could be a sign of executive meddling or a lack of attention to game development, others are hoping that Ubisoft is taking the time to increase the scope of the game. A lot of gamers are becoming more aware of the importance of a comfortable work-life for developers and are willing to wait longer for a polished game that respects their labor.
At this point, it’s unclear whether the rumors of a delay are true or not, but one thing is certain: fans of the franchise are eagerly anticipating the release of Assassin’s Creed Mirage and are hoping that it lives up to the high standards set by its predecessors.
