Assassin’s Creed Mirage sees Ubisoft’s historical stabathon series return to its roots with more grounded combat and abilities, a map focused entirely around one city, and a return to the Middle East – where the franchise began.
Now, Ubisoft has revealed a further option that nods all the way back to Assassin’s Creed 1 (which, I’m slightly alarmed to acknowledge, is now nearing its birthday).
Where Mirage’s colour palette is all golden sunrays and splashes of crimson, the original AC1 had a much bluer filter. To me, it pointed to the fact your historical adventures were all just a simulation – similar to the green palette employed in The Matrix films.
You can see the differences highlighted in Ubisoft’s new behind the scenes video, below, which made me realise just how blue the original AC1 was. It’s a striking difference – and perhaps one just for Assassin’s Creed purists. It’s a nice touch, but I’m not sure I’m going to drown out Mirage’s standard colours myself.