The Assassin's Creed franchise has undergone a dramatic amount of change over the last few years, shifting from its usual stealth-centered gameplay to action-RPG mechanics. Many fans have expressed a desire for Ubisoft to go back to basics, and it appears to be doing so with Assassin's Creed Mirage. With promises of a smaller, more focused world, Ubisoft is taking a break from the 100-hour-long adventures of games like Assassin's Creed Valhalla. This decision has been mostly praised by many new and longtime fans, making Assassin's Creed Mirage one of the most anticipated AC games in a long time.