Exciting Assassin’s Creed Games Coming to PC

Since the Ubisoft Forward presentation back in September, our news feeds have been flooded with all things Assassin’s Creed.

Here at Overclockers UK, we are loving it. Not only does it give us plenty to speculate about, it’s the perfect excuse to boot up our favourite title from the franchise and take nose dives from high vantage points. Today, we’re taking a closer look at all the titles announced and generally feeling excited about what’s in store. 

Assassin’s Creed Mirage

First up, we have the next instalment due to be released in 2023, Assassin’s Creed Mirage. Set in ninth-century Baghdad, this is a coming-of-age story focused on the Hidden Ones, first revealed in Origins and featured in Valhalla. In fact, this game is set a full twenty years prior and follows Basim Ibn Ish’aq in very narrative-driven gameplay. 

From the cinematic trailer alone, we can see this is going to be a downright beautiful game. The cityscape is stunning and the colours are deliciously vibrant, especially the shadow power we see in the trailer! Just imagine how incredible this game will look played on an RTX 40 Series graphics card. There will be four distinct districts to explore, scaling tall towers and parkouring across rooftops. The overall vibe of this Assassin’s Creed is an homage to the earlier games, with one distinct difference; there will be no playable modern-day segments. The game is bookended with the Animus, and that’s it. 

Instead, the focus will be on Basim and his compelling story. You’ll play this budding assassin as he is taken from the streets of Baghdad by the Hidden Ones, to learn their mysterious ways and to master the art of death under the tutelage of Roshan. For the eagle-eared among you watching the trailer, you might have noticed she is voiced by Emmy award-winning actress Shohreh Aghdashloo. 

What Gameplay Can We Expect from Assassin’s Creed Mirage? 

Other than the omission of modern-day, the gameplay seems to be very similar to that established across the series. Basim must stealthily explore the city, gather clues on his targets, and swiftly fulfil his contracts without jeopardising the Order. This game will see the largest arsenal of tools to date, including the use of your environment around you, as well as Basim’s eagle who will tag enemies and survey areas when you can’t.  

This is reportedly a shorter game than previous instalments, but it’s a core story in the AC history and lore. The structure is set to be more linear, like with the original games, with certain points opening up to side quests. Another interesting addition is what Ubisoft are calling “Black Box Missions”. These will be main assassination quests that will provide, quote, “opportunities to define the means and path to take down the next target”. We don’t have more details yet, but it is certainly interesting!

What Platforms Will Assassin’s Creed Mirage Be Available On?

Assassin’s Creed Mirage will be available to play on PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Amazon Luna, and PC either via Epic Game or with a Ubisoft+ subscription. There’s no firm release date yet, just the tantalising 2023.  

What are the Official Specifications for Assassin’s Creed Mirage?

No official specs have been released yet.

What Hardware do I Need to Play Assassin’s Creed Mirage?

As there are no official specifications, we cannot say for certain. Valhalla’s specs can be used as a baseline, with the assumption that Mirage will probably require a newer generation CPU and GPU. As such, we feel very happy recommending the Refract Celeste.

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Assassin’s Creed Codename Red

Next on our “OMG I Want It” list is Assassin’s Creed Codename Red. This will be the first game released on the Assassin’s Creed Infinity game hub (more on that later!). Codename Red will be set in Feudal Japan, a historical period that’s been frequently requested by fans. Gameplay details and release schedule are currently unknown, but vice president executive producer of Assassin’s Creed, Marc-Alexis Côté, describes Codename Red as being the “next premium flagship” game and how it will be the future of Ubisoft’s open-world RPG games.

All round exciting stuff. 

Codename Red is being handled by Ubisoft Quebec with creative director Jonathan Dumont attached to the project. They’ve previously worked on Assassin’s Creed Odyssey and Immortals Fenyx Rising.  

We can’t wait for this “full Shinobi fantasy”!

Assassin’s Creed Codename Hexe

The next big announcement was Assassin’s Creed Codename Hexe. The witchy vibes are something else, and it looks to be an interesting direction for the franchise. Côté even said that it is going to be a very different game. How? We can only speculate. Are supernatural elements wishful thinking? 

So far, we have no details on setting, characters, or time period. Just the rune-filled trailer with the iconic Assassin’s Creed logo made up like a witch’s talisman. Hexe even means “witch” in German, leading to the assumption that this instalment could be very spooky indeed. Time to rewatch Hocus Pocus and brush up on our witch lore! 

Codename Hexe is being developed by Ubisoft Montreal. Clint Hocking, of Far Cry 2 and Watch Dogs: Legion fame, is set to direct.

Assassin’s Creed Infinity

Codename Red and Hexe are both being developed for Ubisoft’s new platform, Assassin’s Creed Infinity. This will act as a hub for games old and new, acting as a one-stop shop for all things Assassin’s Creed. Here is what Côté had to say about Infinity during Ubisoft Forward 2022:

Infinity is not a game, per-se. It’s going to be the single entry point for our fans into the Assassin’s Creed franchise into the future. Infinity is going to be a hub that will unite all our different experiences and our players together in meaningful ways.

Marc-Alexis Côté
Vice President Executive Producer

Details on this platform are currently sparse, with no real ballpark for when it or the companion games will be released. Passing comments during Ubisoft Forward has led to some speculation about multiplayer experiences and how this platform will interact with the franchise. Until we have some firm details, that is all it will be. 

For now, we’ll have to keep our eyes peeled!

Other Announcements 

There were two more announcements which really caught our attention. Sticking with the gaming world, Ubisoft their Assassin’s Creed Codename Jade. Taking a step away from PC and console gaming, this is going to be an open-world mobile game, optimised for touch control. Set in 215 BCE China, this game will feature classic gameplay from the franchise, just on a whole new platform and with character customisation. Parkouring across the Great Wall of China has just become possible! 

Mobile gaming’s validity has long been debated – could this be the game to rise it from the mire?

Finally, it would seem that Assassin’s Creed is coming to a streaming service near you! Ubisoft has teamed up with Netflix for more than their upcoming gaming platform, with a live action series in the mix. Plus, the new documentary Beyond the Creed was announced during the Ubisoft Forward presentation. 

There is definitely a lot coming up on the Assassin’s Creed timeline. What a time to be a fan!

Dust Off Those Parkour Skills

Whilst we wait for more information and these games to drop, we can certainly dust off our parkour skills and boot up our favourite Assassin’s Creed game. There’s even a new expansion, The Last Chapter, to explore in Valhalla. My favourite is Black Flag – love a good sea shanty! Drop a comment below with the Assassin’s Creed game you’re most excited for, and what you’ll be playing in the meantime.