What is the historical setting of Assassin's Creed Mirage?
Answer
Baghdad in the 9th century
Assassin's Creed Mirage is set in Baghdad during the 9th century. Its story takes place in the Islamic Golden Age, principally in the year 861 CE under the Abbasid Caliphate.
The protagonist is Basim Ibn Ishaq, whom players first meet as a street thief before he joins the Hidden Ones. The game depicts Baghdad's districts, markets, scholarly life, and political tensions, while also featuring surrounding wilderness and historical locations. Basim's mentors include Roshan, a senior Hidden One.
Mirage connects directly to Assassin's Creed Valhalla, where Basim is introduced as an important character. It is not set in modern-day Iraq or in the medieval period of the Crusades. The game's compact structure and emphasis on stealth deliberately recall design elements associated with the earliest Assassin's Creed titles.