Summary
By changing a single option inAssassin’s Creed Mirage’s settings, players can disable enemy proximity trackers and get a much more immersive experience during stealth sections. The new entry in Ubisoft’s classic franchise promised a return to the series' roots, and it seems thatAssassin’s Creed Mirage’s shorter main storyand focus on stealth gameplay may be key to fulfilling this promise.
Assassin’s Creed Miragewas originally announced back in 2022. It was marketed as a response to long-time fans who missed the most stealth-related elements of the franchise after the last three games, which were open-world RPGs. StarringValhalla’s Assassin Basim Ibn Ishaq as the protagonist in a story set in Medieval Baghdad, the new game features a smaller world and focuses more on assassinations. So far, the idea seems to be working out, asAssassin’s Creed Mirageis gaining positive reviews.
However, there’s one way to makeAssassin’s Creed Mirageeven more immersive for stealth fans. By going into the game’s options, it’s possible to find the Enemy Proximity effect and disable it. This option was originally spotted by a gamer called Bruce_VVayne, who shared two pictures ofMirage, one with Enemy Proximity turned on, and the other with the setting turned off. While the setting is on, it’s possible to see enemies through walls, which facilitates stealth, but may be considered less immersive by some players.
Turning enemy trackers on and off is not the only wayAssassin’s Creed Miragerevamps stealth gameplay. Abilities such as the new Assassin Focus will allow players to mark and assassinate several targets in a row, for example. Also, assassinations will always work, stopping a trend that continued betweenOriginstoValhallaof not automatically assassinating high-level enemies, which frustrated many fans who accused the franchise of ditching stealth elements.
Ubisoft is working hard to set upAssassin’s Creed Mirageto be a hit. The company is betting a lot on this game, and it’s even developing a port ofAssassin’s Creed Mirageto iPhone 15 Pro. This will be the first time that a mainline game of the franchise has been directly ported to a phone, and it’s set to happen early in 2024. Before now, mobile devices only had specific games like theAssassin’s Creed Chroniclesseries. The shift to having a stronger presence on mobile was already apparent before this, though, as Ubisoft previously announced that the game codenamed asAssassin’s Creed Jadewill be a full-blownACtitle set in Ancient China for mobile devices, for example.
Assassin’s Creed Miragereleases October 5 for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. An iPhone 15 Pro port is slated for early 2024.
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