Ubisoft is set to unveil Assassin’s Creed Mirage: Valley of Memories in full later today, following a new cinematic teaser that confirms a global reveal schedule.
Assassin’s Creed Mirage: Valley of Memories gets a global timeslot
Shiftdelete.netThe new Assassin’s Creed Mirage: Valley of Memories teaser confirms the full reveal at 9AM PT / 12PM ET / 5PM BST / 6PM CEST. The free update will expand Mirage’s world, bringing a fresh story, side missions, and performance improvements.
This DLC, first teased in August, is set in the Arabian city of AlUla, one of Saudi Arabia’s oldest archaeological regions. It marks the franchise’s first major narrative update since launch.
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Saudi partnership behind Assassin’s Creed Mirage: Valley of Memories
The DLC reportedly exists thanks to a collaboration between Ubisoft and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF). The deal links Mirage’s expansion directly to the nation’s efforts to invest heavily in global entertainment and technology.
PIF, Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, has been actively building influence in the gaming sector. Beyond Ubisoft, it has stakes in Capcom, Nintendo, and Embracer Group.
What’s included in the new Mirage DLC
While Ubisoft hasn’t shown gameplay yet, insiders say the Valley of Memories expansion adds meaningful new content. Here’s what players can expect:
- A new story chapter set in AlUla
- Fresh contracts and stealth missions
- Combat tuning and AI improvements
- Enhanced lighting for desert environments
- Free to download for all Mirage owners
Ubisoft remains silent on Saudi influence
Ubisoft declined to comment when asked by journalists earlier this year about Saudi Arabia’s role in funding the DLC. The partnership has drawn criticism, as the kingdom’s investments have often been tied to image-boosting efforts amid accusations of human rights abuses.
Still, the studio seems focused on the creative angle. The AlUla setting gives Assassin’s Creed Mirage: Valley of Memories an authentic historical context, echoing the franchise’s trademark blend of myth and archaeology.
Mirage expands as Ubisoft eyes global markets
The new expansion follows Mirage’s strong performance in the Middle East and North Africa, where it became one of Ubisoft’s best-selling regional titles in years. With today’s reveal, the studio is positioning Mirage as an evolving platform rather than a one-off release.
