Assassin's Creed Mirage News

Assassin’s Creed Mirage: Valley of Memory is a free expansion for all Assassin’s Creed Mirage players launching on November 18. Valley of Memory introduces over six hours of new content and a fresh chapter in Basim’s story set in AlUla – a stunning region rich in history, mystery, and danger.

Here’s a new glimpse into what new challenges, stories, and environments await you in AlUla.

[h2]What is Valley of Memory About?[/h2]

Set before the finale of Mirage’s main narrative, Valley of Memory begins with a mysterious lead: Basim hears rumors that his long-lost father may still be alive. After speaking with his old friend Dervis, Basim sets out for AlUla — a land of secrets, ancient ruins, and vibrant oases.

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Note that the new story arc is unlocked upon starting the Head of the Snake mission in the base game, but is also available to all players directly from the main menu when starting a new game. Our guide on how to access the new Valley of Memory content will be released soon.

[h2]Where Does Valley of Memory Take Place?[/h2]

The new expansion is set in the region of AlUla, which offers a completely different playground from Baghdad.

The new location is divided into two main regions: the Land of the Dead in the northern half, and the Land of the Living in the southern half. Each subregion offers unique visual variety and opportunities.

In the north, Basim traverses necropolises carved into stone – including the iconic site of Hegra – haunting deserts, and the harsh rock formations of the Ramm Valley . These desolate landscapes are steeped in silence and history, offering stunning vistas at any time of the day – as well as natural parkour opportunities. But danger lurks, and robbers will randomly ambush Basim, forcing him to fight for survival.

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In contrast, the southern half features lush landscapes like theAlUla Oasis, an agriculture-focused area, and the town of AlUla, a lively commercial hub reminiscent of the urban exploration found in Baghdad.

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[h2]What Unique Activities Are Coming With Valley of Memory?[/h2]

Beyond the main story, Valley of Memory offers hours of world activities, carefully designed to build on Mirage’s core systems and to help you uncover the mysteries of AlUla.

Familiar side activities return, including world events and world contracts, alongside new additions. One such activity is Stolen Goods, where Basim must steal secret maps from robbers to recover valuable items. Another is Oud Melodies, which challenges players to collect musical themes through parkour sequences — reminiscent of the sea shanties in Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag. Once collected, Basim can perform these melodies himself in a variety of musical settings in the world, offering the perfect chance to enjoy a break in the journey.

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There are also more surprises waiting to be discovered, allowing players to dive deeper into the history and tales of the time.

[h3]What is Assassin's Creed Mirage Valley of Memory?[/h3][p]Valley of Memory is a free major update for anyone who owns Assassin's Creed Mirage, offering up to six hours of additional gameplay and story. Taking place before the main adventure's finale, Valley of Memory kicks off when Basim learns that his long-lost father might still be alive in AlUla. Basim decides to go on a journey to see if the rumors hold any truth, only to discover that the valley of AlUla is threatened by a dangerous band of robbers and his father is missing.[/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][h3]What Does Valley of Memory Add to Assassin's Creed Mirage?[/h3][p]Taking place in an entirely new region and map, Valley of Memory adds a host of new content including a new main quest and new assassination targets, as well as side quests, contracts, and more. Basim can even play the oud now at certain locations once you successfully track down music sheets through parkour challenges. Valley of Memory also features a unique twist on Assassin's Creed's classic black box missions, but that you'll have to discover for yourself.[/p][p]Valley of memory takes place in 9th-century AlUla, an ancient valley charged with history and home to stunning and diverse landscapes.  You will have the chance to explore a variety of points of interest in the region, from the old town of AlUla and the Musa Ibn Musayr fortress to the Valley of the Stones and the impressive necropolis of Hegra. Be careful as you explore the sites, as the Robbers have set up ambushes across the desert to catch unwelcome visitors.[/p][h3][/h3][h3]What Changes Are Coming to Assassin's Creed Mirage?[/h3][p]Valley of Memory is also introducing improvements to the game that will apply whether you are playing in the AlUla region, or the main adventure in Baghdad.[/p]

• [p]Replayable Missions and Challenges - All black box missions and contracts in Assassin's Creed Mirage and Valley of Memory will be replayable after you complete them once. Accessible through the "Animus Sequences" section of your objective board or directly within the world, each replayable mission will offer distinct challenges, forcing you to play in new and creative ways. You may have to avoid using Eagle Vision, kill only your main target, remain undetected, or complete the mission in a certain amount of time. Completing these challenges will unlock exclusive in-game rewards.[/p]
• [p]Parkour Updates - New features in the gameplay will strengthen your parkour experience in Assassin's Creed Mirage. Players will now be able to toggle on the ability to manually jump, allowing them to weave together free-running parkour sequences that were previously impossible. A new control scheme is also being introduced to smoothen the experience of leaping from rooftop to rooftop. Players will also be able to customize side and back ejects. Previously side and back ejects could only be performed when Basim had a clear landing spot or handhold. Now, Basim can side or back eject regardless of the landing spot. These new updates allow for more creative parkouring than ever before in Assassin's Creed Mirage.[/p]
• [p]New Skill and Tool Customization - A new skill called Engineer 2 has been added to Basim's skill tree that will allow him to equip all level 1 modifications to his tools and a new level 3 modification has been added to all Tools as well.[/p]
• [p]New Difficulty Levels - Two additional difficulty levels have been added, allowing you to customize the challenge to your liking.[/p]
• [p]And much more to discover in the update's patch notes.[/p]

[p][/p][p]Valley of Memory is developed by Ubisoft Bordeaux and Ubisoft Paris, with the support of Ubisoft Bucarest, Ubisoft Da Nang, and Ubisoft Montpellier. Assassin's Creed Mirage is out now on Ubisoft+, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Amazon Luna, iOS and PC through the Ubisoft Store, Steam, and the Epic Games Store, and the Valley of Memory update launches on November 18.[/p]

Assassin's Creed Mirage's free Valley of Memory DLC, reportedly the product of a partnership between the publishers and the Saudi-backed Savvy Games Group, releases in November.

Announced back in August, the free DLC takes players to 9th century AlUla, an ancient oasis city and governorate in Saudi Arabia. Ubisoft's announcement post didn't mention the country by name.

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[p][/p][h3]Discovery Tour App: Medieval Baghdad[/h3][p]The Discovery Tour App: Medieval Baghdad is a free mobile experience that immerses you in 9th century Baghdad during the Abbasid Caliphate. Using the recreation of Baghdad from Assassin's Creed Mirage, the Discovery Tour App allows you to explore this lost city, a capital for political, scientific, cultural, and commercial advances through Codex entries, engaging interactions, and mini games.[/p][p]Click here to download the app:[/p]

• [p]App Store[/p]
• [p]Google Play Store[/p]
• [p]You can also play the webapp version[/p]

[p]The Discovery Tour App: Medieval Baghdad offers two immersive modes to explore the city's golden age: the "Access Codex" section, an extensive encyclopaedia on medieval Baghdad enriched with images from partner institutions; "Explore Baghdad", where you will gather intel through 360° explorations and compelling minigames. [/p][p]For more information, you can visit the Discovery Tour page at [/p][p]http://assassinscreed.com/discoverytour[/p][p][/p][p][/p]

Ubisoft workers have raised concerns with company management about a deal with Saudi Arabia to create a free DLC for Assassin's Creed Mirage set in the country, according to a new report.

Announced with little fanfare - at least, as far as add-ons for pretty prominent games are concerned - on a Saturday morning last month, the free DLC is set to add a new story chapter set in 9th century AlUla later this year. AlUla is an ancient oasis city and governorate in Saudi Arabia, though Ubisoft's announcement post didn't mention the country by name.

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