Assassin’s Creed makers announce next game to be set in Baghdad

With a storyline in 9th century Baghdad, the latest ‘Assassin's Creed’ game is set to be a return to the franchise's roots, Ubisoft says. — Ubisoft/dpa

BERLIN: The open-world video game series Assassin's Creed is set to release its next major title in 2023, and it will be mainly set in 9th century Baghdad, the makers have revealed.

Assassin's Creed Mirage will be a prequel to Valhalla, also revolving around the character and assassin Basim Ibn Ishaq, Ubisoft says.