Five things to know about ‘Assassin’s Creed’

A man plays the newly released video game ‘Assassin’s Creed Mirage’ in a cybercafe in Baghdad on Oct 4, 2023. — AFP Relaxnews

With more than 200 million copies sold, a star-studded spin-off movie and a Grammy Award under its belt, Assassin’s Creed has become a video game juggernaut since its launch in 2007.

As fans fete the Oct 5 release of the latest edition, Assassin’s Creed Mirage, AFP takes stock of the game’s unique journey.