Ubisoft has announced a surprise Assassin’s Creed Mirage DLC set in 9th-century AlUla, arriving in 2025 with new story missions and gameplay improvements.
By Amlan Shekhar Baruah, August 24, 2025
Ubisoft has officially announced that Assassin’s Creed Mirage will receive a surprise new story-based DLC in late 2025. The expansion will take players to AlUla, a 9th-century oasis city in present-day Saudi Arabia, offering fresh chapters and missions in a setting rich with history and culture. Alongside the new content, the DLC will introduce gameplay improvements for both the base game and the new missions—potentially including changes to stealth and combat mechanics.
For many, this could be a welcome update. Mirage has already been praised as one of the best stealth-focused titles in the franchise, but its combat received criticism for being less refined. Any improvements to these systems could significantly enhance the overall experience, especially if Ubisoft leans into making encounters more dynamic and fluid.
The addition of entirely new content is also not surprising. Earlier this year, reports surfaced about a deal between Ubisoft and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) that involved additional support for Mirage. While Ubisoft avoided direct comment at the time, this DLC announcement lines up with those discussions.
As for the setting itself, AlUla makes for a compelling backdrop. Now a UNESCO World Heritage site, it boasts more than 7,000 years of history, with ancient architecture, carved rock formations, and sprawling desert landscapes. Such an environment seems tailor-made for Assassin’s Creed, offering opportunities for narrative depth while also giving players a terrain perfect for the parkour and exploration the series thrives on. Climbing towering cliffs, weaving through ancient ruins, and sneaking through bustling markets could all add to what players have loved about this franchise all these years.
Assassin’s Creed Mirage originally released in 2023 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, and most recently iOS. The game was praised for its return to the series’ stealth-driven roots and its focus on dense, city-based gameplay. With a new DLC on the horizon, Ubisoft seems intent on keeping that momentum alive while offering fans a richer and potentially more balanced experience.
