{"id":930,"date":"2023-10-04T17:00:56","date_gmt":"2023-10-04T17:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev-intel-gap.pantheonsite.io\/?p=930"},"modified":"2023-10-04T17:00:56","modified_gmt":"2023-10-04T17:00:56","slug":"with-assassins-creed-mirage-a-legend-returns-to-its-roots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/game.intel.com\/mx\/stories\/with-assassins-creed-mirage-a-legend-returns-to-its-roots\/","title":{"rendered":"With Mirage, a return to the roots for Assassin\u2019s Creed"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"After forays to Ancient Greece, the American Revolution, and Renaissance Italy, the storied franchise returns to something like home: the sands of ancient deserts and mesmerizing Islamic architecture. 12th-century Syria and Jerusalem provided the backdrop for the initial installment, and in Assassin\u2019s Creed Mirage a dazzling re-creation of 9th-century Baghdad takes center stage. Benjamin Vic, Associate Producer at Ubisoft Bordeaux, gives us the lowdown on the highly anticipated title.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Celebrating the Assassin\u2019s Legacy <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the core of Assassin\u2019s Creed Mirage you find innovation as well as a tribute to the franchise\u2019s past. Vic describes it as an homage that \u201c[brings] back some of the most loved features from every past Assassin\u2019s Creed game, the dense and vibrant open-city philosophy, the focus on assassination and stealth, on top of adding some new takes in the parkour, [and] new additions to the AC lore.\u201d For long-time fans, the resurrection of treasured gameplay features should feel like a warm embrace. Newcomers aren\u2019t left behind, however; the game is tailored to enthrall all players. Vic confirms that it is \u201cdesigned for everyone.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Players take an immersive journey through a meticulously designed Baghdad that bursts with vibrant hues and intricate textures. Vic made special mention of \u201cthe level of attention and efforts invested by the teams to ensure Baghdad felt both authentic and enjoyable gameplay wise \u2026 The architecture, the tapestries, but also the work that has been done to have a really crowded city, without losing too much on the performance side.\u201d The richly drawn narrative centers on and explores the backstory of Basim Ibn Ishaq, a character previously encountered in Assassin\u2019s Creed Valhalla, and introduces a powerful secret society known as The Hidden Ones. \u201cThe objective was to go back to the roots, gameplay-wise, but also in terms of lore,\u201d Vic explains. \u201cThis also means a more condensed experience; back to what are The Hidden Ones, the way they operate, and their objectives. We can really feel that by being in Baghdad, going to Alamut, before Alta\u00efr\u2019s days around the Levantine Assassin\u2019s fortress. We\u2019ve come full circle, at last!\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

**This Time It\u2019s Personal ** <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vic knows that performance always matters, no matter the platform, and just booting the game detects the optimal settings for a smooth ride. Ubisoft did not forget the \u201cPC players who want more, or the tinkerers,\u201d however. Players can personalize their experience through a range of settings that can be modified. \u201cAmong other things,\u201d Vic confirmed, \u201cplayers will be able to play around with FPS values (min\/max), as well as choose between four different technologies of super-sampling, including Intel? Xe<\/sup> Super Sampling technology, to find the best deal between performance and visual quality. To complete performance and quality settings, players will be able to tailor additional comfort settings.\u201d So the game returns to its franchise roots in feel, but at the same time reaches new technical heights. With support for the latest Intel? ARCTM GPUs in addition, Mirage empowers players to strike their own perfect balance between visual splendor and peak performance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keeping Players in the Picture <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Creating a living, breathing city teeming with life while maintaining game performance is no small feat. Vic singles out crowd rendering as a particularly challenging aspect of the development process. The city had to feel \u201cdense and alive\u201d no matter the platform, or its performance capabilities; Vic supervised the process in which the \u201cbest scenario possible\u201d was reached in each case. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The lines of communication with Intel were left open, and common ground was found in the prioritizing of player experience. \u201cThis is something that has been greatly appreciated by the dev team,\u201d Vic says. \u201cIf tough calls had to be made on any topic, player\u2019s comfort and experience were always a priority. That reinforced our trust to work with Intel.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A Call to Blades and Brotherhood <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With its blend of legacy and innovation, Assassin\u2019s Creed Mirage is poised to be one of the crown jewels in the series; one that delivers an unparalleled experience for PC gamers. The game is a significant milestone for Ubisoft Bordeaux, as it marks their inaugural venture as a lead studio for the revered franchise. Or as Vic puts it: \u201can awesome first run\u201d. When asked about the future of the franchise with Ubisoft Bordeaux, Vic offered a discreet, \u201cWe\u2019ll see,\u201d but affirmed that \u201ctime (and players\u2019 feedback) will help [in] defining what\u2019s next!\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So get ready to embrace the shadows, traverse the enchanting realms of ancient Baghdad, and forge your own legacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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