Assassin’s Creed Mirage, the highly anticipated ninth-century Baghdad-set title, is all set to release this week. However, unlike traditional game launches, Ubisoft has opted for a staggered release, unlocking the game at different times across the world. This can be both exciting and frustrating for players eagerly waiting to dive into the world of stealth assassinations.
Console players can expect to start their journey in Assassin’s Creed Mirage at midnight local time on October 5. This simultaneous release ensures that players from different parts of the world can embark on their adventures together. However, for the more impatient players, there is a loophole. By changing their system’s location to New Zealand, they can potentially gain early access to the game.
The PC unlock timings, on the other hand, present a slightly confusing picture. While preloading is already live across PC, Xbox, and PlayStation, the PC version has varying unlock timings based on different regions. For some fortunate players, this means getting a headstart by as much as a day. Unfortunately, the infographic shared by Ubisoft does not mention India, leaving players there to speculate on the release timing for the PC version. However, for reference, Abu Dhabi’s unlock time is set at 3 am GST, which translates to 4:30 am IST in India. Players residing in India can expect the game to be accessible on the Epic Games Store at 9:30 pm on October 5.
Let’s take a closer look at the release timings for Assassin’s Creed Mirage across different regions:
– Los Angeles: PC – October 4, 10 pm PDT, Consoles – October 5, 12 am PDT
– Montreal: PC – October 5, 1 am EDT, Consoles – October 5, 12 am EDT
– New York: PC – October 5, 1 am EDT, Consoles – October 5, 12 am EDT
– Mexico City: PC – October 4, 12 am CST, Consoles – October 5, 12 am CST
– São Paulo: PC – October 5, 2 am BRT, Consoles – October 5, 12 am BRT
– London: PC – October 5, 12 am BST, Consoles – October 5, 12 am BST
– Paris: PC – October 5, 1 am CEST, Consoles – October 5, 12 am CEST
– Stockholm: PC – October 5, 1 am CEST, Consoles – October 5, 12 am CEST
– Kyiv: PC – October 5, 2 am EEST, Consoles – October 5, 12 am EEST
– Abu Dhabi: PC – October 5, 3 am GST, Consoles – October 5, 12 am GST
– Johannesburg: PC – October 5, 1 am SAST, Consoles – October 5, 12 am SAST
– Shanghai: PC – October 4, 9 pm CST, Consoles – October 5, 12 am CST
– Tokyo: PC – October 4, 10 pm JST, Consoles – October 5, 12 am JST
– Seoul: PC – October 4, 10 pm KST, Consoles – October 5, 12 am KST
– Sydney: PC – October 5, 12 am AEDT, Consoles – October 5, 12 am AEDT
Last month, Ubisoft revealed the system requirements for Assassin’s Creed Mirage. Contrary to expectations, running the game at Ultra settings does not mandate the latest AMD 7000 or Nvidia’s 40 series cards. Instead, the game has been optimized for Intel’s Arc series graphics cards, a brand of GPUs that is not particularly popular within the PC gaming community. This partnership with Intel certainly presents an interesting and unconventional approach.
After treading the open-world RPG path for a while, Assassin’s Creed Mirage is embracing a back-to-basics approach. The game focuses on tight stealth assassinations, harking back to the roots of the Assassin’s Creed franchise. Players will follow the rise of Basim Ibn Ishaq, beginning as a humble thief and ascending to become a feared killer. This shift in direction promises to deliver a refreshing and immersive gaming experience.
Assassin’s Creed Mirage is launching on various platforms, ensuring a wide reach for eager players. The game will be available on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S/X. Additionally, an Apple iOS release is also planned for early 2024, further expanding the accessibility of the game to mobile gamers.
The global launch timings for Assassin’s Creed Mirage are garnering both anticipation and confusion. With console players embarking on their adventures simultaneously, PC players have to wait for staggered unlock timings according to their respective regions. Regardless, the game’s shift to stealth-focused gameplay and partnership with Intel’s Arc series graphics cards promise to deliver an engaging and visually stunning experience. So gear up, Assassins, and get ready to explore the historical wonders of ninth-century Baghdad in Assassin’s Creed Mirage.
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