How Long Will It Take to Beat Assassin’s Creed Mirage? Where Does It Rank Among the Franchise Titles?

Published 10/02/2023, 3:46 PM EDT

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Assassin’s Creed Mirage is just around the corner and many players want to know how long the game will be. While many speculate the new game to take much longer than most titles, it is confirmed that Mirage will not be too long in terms of gameplay.

Ubisoft has stated that the upcoming game’s game time resembles that of earlier titles like Assassin’s Creed 2 and Brotherhood. This decision reflects Ubisoft’s ambition to recapture the series’ original essence and deliver a nostalgic Assassin’s Creed adventure. However, fans are curious to know exactly how long would it take to finish Assassin’s Creed Mirage.

Assassin’s Creed Mirage playtime breakdown

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The latest adventure is set to offer a more streamlined gaming experience compared to recent entries in the franchise. Fabian Salomon, the producer of AC Mirage, confirmed its runtime during an interview. The main story of Assassin’s Creed Mirage is expected to take around 20 to 23 hours to complete.

For players who want to explore every secret and aspect of 9th century Baghdad, the playtime can extend to approximately 25 to 30 hours. This includes thorough exploration and completion of additional content.

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Ubisoft planned to release title as a game that “returns to the roots” in terms of gameplay. Players can expect the gameplay time to be similar to the earlier AC titles like Assassin’s Creed, AC 2 and Brotherhood.

AC Mirage’s rank in the franchise according to gameplay time

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, the chronological successor, is notably longer. The main story takes approximately 61 hours to finish. Completionists spent around 143 hours exploring Valhalla’s vast open world. In contrast, Mirage offers a significantly shorter playtime, making it more accessible for players who found the longer playtimes of recent titles exhausting.

Assassin’s Creed Odyssey takes over 42 hours just for the main story to complete, while completionists take over 130 hours!

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Assassin’s Creed Origins requires around 30 hours.

Additionally, Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag offers a gameplay duration of 23.5 hours. Meanwhile, Rogue remains the shortest title with just about an estimated 10 hours for the main story.

In the grand scheme of the franchise, Assassin’s Creed Mirage will be the fourth or fifth longest game to date.

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Ubisoft’s choice to return to the series roots reflects its commitment to delivering a nostalgic Assassin’s Creed experience reminiscent of the franchise’s earlier games. With that said, are you going to be completing Assassin’s Creed Mirage when it launches? Let us know in the comments below.

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