In recent times, Assassin's Creed games have been known for their sprawling open worlds that can take a considerable amount of time to complete. However, Assassin's Creed Mirage aims to change this trend by offering a more concise and focused experience. In this article, we will provide an answer to the burning question: How long will it take to finish Assassin's Creed Mirage?
Thanks to the game's director, we already have a definitive answer even before the game's release. However, we will update you once the game is available for everyone to play. So, without further ado, let's delve into the runtime of Assassin's Creed Mirage and discover how much time you'll need to conquer the game.
How Long Does It Take to Beat Assassin's Creed Mirage?
When a new game hits the scene, one of the first questions on many players' minds is how long it will take to complete. Gamers want to know how many hours they'll need to invest in a game, so they can plan their gaming sessions accordingly.
The last three entries in the Assassin's Creed series were massive open-world adventures that demanded a significant time commitment. For example, Assassin's Creed Valhalla, the predecessor to Mirage, was the longest game in the series. Completing the main story of Valhalla took approximately 61 hours, while pursuing a completionist route extended the gameplay to around 143 hours, as reported on the How Long To Beat website.
For those who found the lengthy playtimes of previous Assassin's Creed games daunting, there's good news about Assassin's Creed Mirage. Fabian Salomon, the producer of AC Mirage, shared the game's runtime in an interview with French YouTuber Julien Chièze.
Fabian confirmed that Assassin's Creed Mirage will be shorter than the last three releases in the series, with a runtime of approximately 20 to 23 hours. He arrived at this estimate based on internal testing at their studio. If players decide to explore every secret in the game's version of Baghdad, the playtime can extend to 25-30 hours.
Here's a breakdown of the estimated playtime for Assassin's Creed Mirage:
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Main Story: 20-23 hours
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Completionist (Exploring Everything): 25-30 hours
It's worth noting that the runtime of Assassin's Creed Mirage is more in line with older titles in the series, such as Assassin's Creed 2 and Brotherhood. This decision aligns with Ubisoft's goal of "returning to the game's roots." The prospect of a shorter playtime in AC Mirage is exciting for those who found the extended playtime of AC Valhalla to be exhausting.
Longest Assassin’s Creed Games in the Series
Assassin's Creed is a beloved and long-running series that has spanned more than a decade, covering various gaming platforms and genres. Over the years, Assassin's Creed games have become progressively longer, packed with content and side quests. Below, we've listed every main-line Assassin's Creed title released to date, along with their estimated playtime, ranked in descending order:
- Assassin's Creed Valhalla: 60 hours
- Assassin's Creed Odyssey: 45 hours
- Assassin's Creed Origins: 30 hours
- Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag: 23.5 hours
- Assassin's Creed Mirage (expected): 20-23 hours
- Assassin's Creed 2: 19 hours
- Assassin's Creed Syndicate: 18.5 hours
- Assassin's Creed Unity: 17 hours
- Assassin's Creed 3: 16 hours
- Assassin's Creed Brotherhood: 15 hours
- Assassin's Creed: 15 hours
- Assassin's Creed Revelations: 12.5 hours
- Assassin's Creed Rogue: 10.5 hours
As you can see, the more recent titles in the series tend to offer longer playtimes, while the earlier entries are generally shorter and more replayable.
