Assassin’s Creed Mirage — Free Story DLC coming later this year

Ubisoft has announced a free story DLC for Assassin’s Creed Mirage, adding a new chapter and missions for protagonist Basim set in 9th-century alUla. The studio also says the update will include gameplay improvements for both the new content and the base game. Ubisoft’s official announcement: official X post.

Key points:

• New free story chapter and Basim missions in alUla.
• Gameplay improvements to the base game and DLC.
• Release timing: “later this year” (no exact date provided).
• Background: Reports indicate the Mirage expansion was developed after Ubisoft partnered with Savvy Games Group; this follows earlier comments from developer Stéphane Boudon that the team had ideas to extend Basim’s story despite the game shipping as a standalone experience.
• Assassin’s Creed Mirage is included in Xbox Game Pass as of August updates.

Further reading: Eurogamer coverage.

Buy/lookup: Assassin’s Creed Mirage on Amazon (affiliate link).

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