A New Level of Respect and Sensitivity in Assassin's Creed Mirage
Ubisoft takes cultural sensitivity to a whole new level with Assassin's Creed Mirage. It's not just about providing an immersive assassin experience, but also about respecting the religious beliefs depicted in the game.
The developers have introduced a unique feature that allows players to disable the in-game music to avoid any conflict with the Islamic call to prayer (Adhan). This customization is a clear indication of Ubisoft's commitment to diversity and inclusion.
The Features of Assassin's Creed Mirage
In Assassin's Creed Mirage, we accompany Basim on his journey to become a full-fledged member of the Assassin Order. The game takes place before Valhalla and presents us with a smaller, yet more intricately designed city compared to the expansive landscapes of AC Valhalla and Assassin's Creed Origins.
Respect for Islamic Culture
Ubisoft has confirmed that it takes great care in portraying the setting, time period, and culture in Assassin's Creed Mirage. The developer is aware of the sensitivity surrounding the depiction of Baghdad in the ninth century and has already received positive feedback for its efforts.
Athan and In-Game Music
To further deepen the respect for Islam, the in-world music automatically pauses when the Athan is recited. However, Ubisoft has recognized instances where the music overlapped with the Adhan. To avoid such cases in the future, the team is working on a setting that players can activate to ensure this doesn't happen during their playthrough.
The Future of Assassin's Creed
In addition to Mirage, several AC games are in the works, including Assassin's Creed Red set in feudal Japan and the multiplayer-based AC Infinity. It seems that we can look forward to many new Assassin adventures.
And while you're here and a big fan of Assassin's Creed, you should definitely secure the key for Assassin's Creed Mirage and dive into this new adventure.
