Which Assassin's Creed game centers on Basim Ibn Ishaq in ninth-century Baghdad?

Assassin's Creed Mirage centers on Basim Ibn Ishaq in ninth-century Baghdad.

Ubisoft released Mirage in 2023 as a more compact, stealth-focused entry. The story follows Basim, first introduced in Assassin's Creed Valhalla, as he grows from a street thief in Anbar into a member of the Hidden Ones. Much of the game is set in Baghdad during the Islamic Golden Age, with surrounding wilderness areas also available to explore.

Mirage draws inspiration from earlier Assassin's Creed games by emphasizing social stealth, investigations, parkour, and discreet assassinations. Its historical setting is the Abbasid Caliphate, and the city is divided into districts that reflect Baghdad's importance as a political, commercial, and intellectual center. Mirage is a prequel to Basim's Valhalla storyline, despite being released later.