PlayStation Showcase 2023 – Fans’ Excitement Soars as Assassin’s Creed Mirage is Unveiled, Showcasing Stunning Gameplay on the Center Stage

Published 05/24/2023, 5:33 PM EDT

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Since 2020, the Assassin’s Creed community has been voicing one question. What happens after Valhalla? What is the next title that awaits the community? The answer came two years later at the Ubisoft Forward event, though some leaks already found their way prior to the showcase. On September 2022, fans officially got a glimpse of the next assassin who is ready to wreak havoc on our screens.

After much wait, Assassin’s Creed: Mirage now finally has been announced with exquisite in-game details through the recent PlayStation 2023 May Showcase.

Assassin’s Creed: Mirage announced during the May PlayStation showcase

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As each title shimmered past, the PlayStation fans early clutched their fingers, waiting for a massive announcement. When the Baghdad backdrop appeared on the screen, everyone knew what it was. Assassin’s Creed: Mirage is finally coming out this October 12. Ubisoft Bordeaux is the brains behind this parkour assassinating adventure.

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The game is set a few decades after the events of Valhalla. In Mirage, fans will finally get the chance to fill the shoes of Basim Ibn Ishaq, who we saw in the predecessor Assassin’s Creed game

Basim is the new ‘Beard Papi’ which the eager gamers would likely adore. Though announced through the PlayStation exclusive showcase event, Assassin’s Creed Mirage would be a cross-platform title, which allows gamers from different walks of life to experience.

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The gameplay style and mechanisms sort of resembles the techniques that we have witnessed in the previous games from the series. But, more unique aspects can be expected from the title. Geography will also play a vital role in the game, and the environmental styles are expected to influence the game quite a bit.

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Another interesting aspect of Assassin’s Creed Mirage is the return of Black Box assassination missions, which we earlier saw in Unity and Syndicate. For clarity, that is a unique gameplay mechanism where players need to find ways through environmental exploration for eliminating the target.

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The hype for the release of the game is surely high after the PlayStation Showcase preview. We can expect more interesting details regarding Assassin’s Creed Mirage to arrive in the coming weeks as well. Seeing the responses during the showcase, it seems that Basim’s arrival will be a historic entry into the franchise’s legacy.

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Aravind S Menon is an eSports writer at EssentiallySports with a wealth of experience covering major events and popular internet personalities such as MrBeast. With a specialization in competitive First Person Shooters, he is well-versed in games like Valorant and has a deep understanding of the gaming industry. In addition to his expertise in eSports, Aravind has also explored fields like content creation and entertainment.
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