Ever since the Assassin's Creed franchise delivered its soft reboot with Assassin's Creed Origins, fans have noticed that the games have shifted from the more traditional action-stealth gameplay into titles that have a much bigger focus on RPG elements. For some, these changes to the old Assassin's Creed formula are great, while others long for a return to the days when a hidden blade strike instantly kills an enemy. With the rumored latest entry in the series, it seems that Ubisoft may be returning Assassin's Creed to those roots.
The newest game, which will reportedly be known as Assassin's Creed Mirage, has had a lot of information leaked over the past few months. Now, the latest details allegedly revealed for Assassin's Creed Mirage appear to show off some cover art for the game and the pre-order bonus mission fans will receive should they commit cash to the title before it launches. Apparently shared first by ScriptLeaksR6 on Twitter, so far it hasn't been verified whether these images are legitimate or not, but it has been mentioned online that they appeared on the Ubisoft store for a moment.
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Pre-order bonus missions have been a part of the Assassin's Creed games for years, so it makes sense that Mirage would include one as well. According to the leak, the pre-order mission for Assassin's Creed Mirage is called «The Forty Thieves Quest,» referencing a popular tale in Iraqi folklore, which makes sense considering Ubisoft's latest game in the long running franchiseis reportedly set in Baghdad.
As well as allegedly revealing the pre-order bonus for Assassin's Creed Mirage, the cover art also features a look at the game's assassin, who appears to be wielding a
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