The most recent release in the franchise (aside from the VR-exclusiveAssassin’s Creed Nexus),Assassin’s Creed Miragewas intended to be a return to basics for those longing to go back to the early action-adventure days of the franchise. Using the guise of a celebration of the franchise’s 15th anniversary,Assassin’s Creed Miragehearkened back to the original 2007 entry by bringing stealth and parkour back to the forefront of gameplay, and limiting the number of RPG mechanics in the game.Miragereviewed fairly well upon its September 2023 release and appeared to have met Ubisoft’s sales expectations, but that was the last fans heard of it.
Flash forward 16 months and there’s suddenly talk thatAssassin’s Creed Miragecould receive some new story DLC. A recent report from French outlet Les Echos claims thatUbisoft is partnering with Saudi company Savvy Games Groupto create some DLC forMirage. It’s very rare for a game to get story DLC so long after release when it had none prior. But there’s another rumor going around that might help to make sense of this new report.
Everything from here on out is based solely on leaks and rumors, so it should all be taken with a big pinch of salt.
Assassin’s Creed Mirage Could Be Coming to The Nintendo Switch 2
Just a few days before theNintendo Switch 2’s official reveal, YouTuber Nate the Hate released an episode of his podcast titled “Nintendo 2025 Predictions: When Switch 2 Will be Revealed & Major 3rd Party Support; 3D Mario & More.” During this podcast, Nate the Hate mentions that Ubisoft reportedly has “more than half a dozen” games in the works for Nintendo’s next handheld hybrid console, including ports ofThe DivisionandRainbow Six Siege, as well as aMario + Rabbidscollection.
Nate the Hate also claimed thatAssassin’s Creed Miragewill be coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 at launch, with a port ofAssassin’s Creed Shadowsalso reportedly in development for later on in the Switch 2’s life. A port ofAC Mirageon Switch 2 would make sense for both parties, with Ubisoft getting the game in more hands, and Nintendo getting to show the increased power of the Switch 2 compared to its predecessor.
How Assassin’s Creed Mirage’s Rumored DLC Could Entice Switch 2 Owners
But Ubisoft needs to give fans some proper incentive to purchase a potential Nintendo Switch 2 port ofAssassin’s Creed Mirage. With the game having come out well over a year ago, many fans have already played it. And withMiragetechnically being playable onhandhelds like the Steam Deck, the allure of playing the game on the go has already faded.
This is whereAssassin’s Creed Mirage’s rumored DLC could come in. To some fans,Assassin’s Creed Miragedidn’t exploreprotagonist Basim’s storyquite as thoroughly as they had hoped, and a story DLC detailing more of his journey between the events ofMirageandValhallacould be just the thing Ubisoft needs to get fans to purchase the game once more.
Assassin’s Creed: Mirage
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Play as a cunning young street thief seeking answers in this majestic Middle Eastern open world. Experience the home of the original Assassins in this exciting new narrative-driven, open world adventure. 15 years since the first Assassin’s Creed redefined adventure, experience the franchises' trademark parkour and stealth like never before - in Assasin’s Creed Mirage. In this smaller scale, back to basics Assassin’s caper, you play Basim, a young street thief seeking answers. Roam the richly-detailed, reactive and vibrant streets of 9th century Baghdad, uncovering the mysteries of the past as you fight to secure your future. Stalk the shadows. Become the ultimate assassin.
