Assassin's Creed Mirage's ESRB Rating Unveils Captivating Story Twist

Assassin's Creed Mirage may have had an interesting detail revealed through an unexpected source - the game's ESRB rating. Occasionally, the ESRB summary of a video game may inadvertently give away a spoiler. The purpose of this rating system is to inform consumers about a game's content, including anything that may be offensive. However, there are instances where the ESRB rating unintentionally reveals important parts of the story or surprises, potentially ruining the player's experience.

CAUTION: This article contains MAJOR SPOILERS for Assassin's Creed Valhalla and Assassin's Mirage.

Basim Ibn Ishaq, the enigmatic protagonist of the forthcoming game Assassin's Creed Mirage, has captivated fans of the franchise. In Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Basim played a crucial role as a mentor and ally to Eivor. However, the story takes a surprising turn when it is revealed that Basim is, in fact, the human reincarnation of the Isu Loki. Using the ancient supercomputer Yggdrasil, Basim was able to survive the Great Catastrophe and preserve his consciousness. Despite attempting to betray Eivor, Basim finds himself trapped within Yggdrasil's chamber for countless centuries. It is only through his cunning manipulation of the assassin Layla Hassan that he manages to escape, ultimately becoming the central figure in the modern-day storyline.

Fans of the Assassin's Creed series have found Basim to be a truly captivating and complex character. Interestingly, it appears that he will continue to evolve in Assassin's Creed Mirage. The ESRB rating summary for the game reveals that players will have the opportunity to utilize various weapons to eliminate soldiers, powerful adversaries, and even "fellow assassins." This intriguing detail suggests that Basim may potentially betray his own order at some point in the storyline.

The content suggests a potential modern-day conflict between Basim and the Assassin Order, indicated by the ending of Assassin's Creed Valhalla. This outcome hints at Basim harboring ill intentions towards the Order, as he insists on a face-to-face conversation with William Miles. During their discussion via the Animus, they agree that Basim will explore his genetic sequences, forming the plot for Assassin's Creed Mirage.

Notably, the only other Assassin's Creed game where the protagonist deliberately targeted Assassin members was Assassin's Creed Rogue, featuring Shay, a member of the Templar Order. It will be intriguing to witness if Basim does indeed eliminate other members of the Assassin Order and the circumstances surrounding it.

Assassin's Creed Mirage is set to release on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S on October 12, 2023.