In 2007 Ubisoft released the first in a series of video games that would become a global sensation called “Assassin’s Creed” It pitted the Order of Assassins against the Knights Templar and fans couldn’t get enough of the open-world, action-adventure stealth game set in the 12th Century.  This massive success of this game led to 11 more Assassin’s Creed games and brings us to today’s announcement from Ubisoft of the next chapter in the Assassin’s Creed video game series.

On October 12th of this year, Ubisoft will be releasing “Assassin’s Creed Mirage” on on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, EPIC, PC, and Amazon Luna.  Here is what Ubisoft had to say about this next chapter.

In Assassin’s Creed Mirage, you are Basim, a cunning street thief with nightmarish visions seeking answers and justice.  Join an ancient organization and come to understand a new creed – one that will change Basim’s fate in ways he never could have imagined.

Discover a narrative-driven action-adventure experience that follows the transformation of a defiant young man into a refined Master Assassin with a conflicted destiny. Meet an inspiring cast of characters who will shape Basim’s destiny and may be more than what they seem…

Become the most versatile Assassin in franchise history. Parkour seamlessly through the city and leverage the largest assortment of tools to date. Get contracts at the Assassin’s bureaus, collect vital clues, and stealthily take down targets with more visceral assassinations than ever before.

Explore a dense and vibrant city whose inhabitants react to your every move. Uncover the secrets of four unique districts, from the industrial Karkh to the lush gardens of the Round City. Discover surprising world events and interact with historical figures that shaped the Golden Age of Baghdad.

Experience a modern take on the features and game play that have defined a franchise for 15 years. Journey to Alamut, the legendary home of the Assassins who laid the foundations of the Creed in this heartfelt homage to the game that started it all.

Main characters include:

Basim: Originally born in Samarra, Basim lost his mother at a young age and grew up on his own in the streets of Baghdad. Basim admires the Hidden Ones, and dreams of joining them.

Roshan: After escaping a life of oppression, Roshan became a master assassin at the Hidden Ones’ stronghold, Alamut. Now, she takes Basim under her wing as her first true apprentice.

Nehal: Nehal, as Basim, is a child from the streets. She is a loner, stubborn and determined. As she cares for Basim, she always reminds him that he should never trust anyone but himself.

Ali: Ali is the leader of the Zanj rebellion. Apart from being really clever and an erudite, he chose to fight relentlessly and fiercely against the caliphate. He works alongside the Hidden Ones but doesn’t respect their credo: to him, freedom goes without any constraints.

So, what do you think?  Well we don’t know about you but WE are ready to join the Hidden Ones RIGHT NOW, kick some ass, swan-dive off buildings and be super stealthy.  Is it October yet because we are READY!

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