Back to basics for Ubisoft’s long-running series, Assassin’s Creed Mirage on PS5 sits closer to the older stealth-first entries than the sprawling RPG-style worlds of Origins, Odyssey and Valhalla. It’s a focused action-adventure set in 9th-century Baghdad, built around stalking targets, blending into crowds and using gadgets rather than grinding levels. If you’ve missed the tighter pacing of the Ezio-era games, Mirage is clearly aiming at that space, while still feeling modern in movement and presentation.

Who is this for — stealth fans or open-world completionists?

Stealth fans will get the most out of it: missions are structured around investigation and planning, with a strong emphasis on social stealth and clean assassinations. If you prefer huge maps packed with loot tiers and long side-quest chains, Mirage can feel lean by comparison — that’s the point.

• PS5 version — sharper visuals and faster loading help keep the momentum between missions.
• Narrative focus — a shorter, more directed campaign than recent entries, with less filler.