Mirage is a deliberate return to the classic Assassin's Creed formula, set in 9th-century Baghdad during the Islamic Golden Age. Players control a young Basim Ibn Ishaq โ a street thief who joins the Hidden Ones. The game strips back the RPG systems in favour of the series' original pillars: parkour, stealth, and assassination. Smaller and more focused than recent entries, it was praised for its tighter design and stunning recreation of Baghdad.