Ubisoft Reveals Ghostly Easter Egg in Assassin's Creed Mirage's Animus Loading Screen

Ubisoft has introduced an intriguing feature in Assassin's Creed Mirage, where the ghosts of the game's main story targets subtly appear on the Animus loading screen. Released in October, Assassin's Creed Mirage has been a hit among fans, particularly those who appreciate the series' return to its stealth-focused roots, compared to the recent RPG-style entries. The game centers around Basim Ibn Ishaq and his journey with the Hidden Ones in 9th century Baghdad.

In typical Assassin's Creed fashion, players in Mirage pursue and eliminate high-profile figures of the Order of the Ancients. These assassinations not only advance the plot but also allow players to confront key figures controlling different districts of the game's depiction of Baghdad. A distinctive aspect of these encounters is that they often end with Basim and his target sharing final words within the Animus—the virtual reality interface that serves as the game's narrative device and loading screen area.

Recently, Assassin's Creed's official Twitter account revealed that the silhouettes of the assassinated targets linger as ghostly figures in the Animus loading screens following their deaths. This detail was highlighted in a tweet featuring a video comparison showing Basim in the Animus at different stages of the game. In the later stage, shadowy forms are faintly visible in the background, though they are quite challenging to discern.

Ghosts in the Animus: A Subtle Touch in Assassin's Creed Mirage

This feature seems even more subtle for players on newer consoles like the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, where faster loading times reduce the opportunity to notice these spectral images. Conversely, players on older consoles such as the PS4 and Xbox One are more likely to spot these figures due to longer loading periods.

The inclusion of these ghostly figures is a clever design choice by Ubisoft, ensuring that they are unobtrusive yet add a layer of depth to the game's narrative, particularly in crucial late-game Animus cutscenes. It remains to be seen whether this feature will continue in future titles such as Assassin's Creed Red and Assassin's Creed Hexe.

Fans are eagerly awaiting more details about the next entries in the franchise, especially with the upcoming Ubisoft Forward event scheduled for June 10, where more information is expected to be unveiled.