A Return to Roots: How Mirage Differs from Recent Assassin’s Creed Titles
Fans of the Assassin’s Creed series have been treated to sprawling open-world experiences in the recent trilogy featuring Origins, Odyssey, and Valhalla. However, Assassin’s Creed Mirage takes a different approach, offering a more compact and cinematic experience reminiscent of the original 2007 game.
“Despite its connections to Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Mirage is a shorter and more compact experience that is closer to the original Assassin’s Creed game from 2007,” says a fan review.
The Structure: Chapters and Missions in Assassin’s Creed Mirage
Don’t let the shorter campaign fool you; Assassin’s Creed Mirage packs a punch with its five chapters, split into 42 main missions. These missions may be smaller in scale, but they offer a more cinematic experience with better pacing than we’ve seen in recent titles.
“There are five chapters in Assassin’s Creed Mirage, and although this sounds short, they are split into 42 main missions.”
The game puts players in the shoes of a younger Basim, a central character from Assassin’s Creed Valhalla. The chapters are as follows:
- The Master Thief of Anbar
- A New Beginning
- Taking Flight
- Baghdad Bound
- Follow Nur’s Lead
- Contact the Rebels
- Zeroing In
- Jailbreak
- A Delicate Alliance
- First Order
- Old Wounds
- Branching Out
- Fire and Wisdom
- House of Wisdom
- Follow the Fiery Trail
- Find the Missing Brother
- Return to the Rafiq
- The Great Symposium
- Coins and Daggers
- Coin, Corruption, and Tea
- Of Toil and Taxes
- The Toll of Greed
- A Faceless Feather
- Gilded Butterflies
- A Grand End
- Blood and Shadows
- The Hunter
- Like Father, Like Son
- The Raptor and the Demon
- Bird Trap
- To Catch a Demon
- The Chase
- Den of the Beast
- The Return
- The Head of the Snake
- The Fox and the Hunter
- The Servant and the Imposter
- Judge and Executioner
- One Final Counsel
- The Serpent’s Nest
- The Last Journey
- In Pursuit of Truth
Side Missions: More Than Just Filler
In addition to the main storyline, Assassin’s Creed Mirage also features side missions that focus on collectibles. These missions are essential for players aiming to unlock all achievements and trophies. Some of the side missions include:
- Tales of Baghdad
- Dervis’ Artifacts
- Al-jahiz’s Lost Books
- The Calling
“In addition to the main story, Assassin’s Creed: Mirage features side missions for fans to participate in outside the main quest.”
Platforms: Where Can You Play Assassin’s Creed Mirage?
Assassin’s Creed Mirage is available across multiple platforms, including PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. So, whether you’re a console gamer or a PC enthusiast, there’s a version of Mirage waiting for you.
The Final Verdict
Assassin’s Creed Mirage may be shorter than its recent predecessors, but it offers a more focused and cinematic experience. With its intriguing chapters and missions, as well as additional side quests, the game provides plenty of content for fans to sink their teeth into. If you’re looking for an Assassin’s Creed experience that harkens back to the series’ roots while offering fresh gameplay elements, Mirage is definitely worth your time.
