Ubisoft Announces Free AlUla DLC for Assassin's Creed Mirage

In a surprise move, Ubisoft announced that Assassins Creed Mirage will receive a free DLC drop later this year, adding a new story chapter and missions set in 9th-century AlUla, Saudi Arabia, along with gameplay improvements to the base game. The update will expand the already compact, city-focused adventure and introduce a new playable area, with the entire package provided at no cost to players.

The announced content centers on AlUla, an ancient oasis city known for its UNESCO designation and dramatic rock formations. Alongside the new setting, the DLC will deliver a fresh story chapter and a sequence of missions that broaden Mirage’s narrative arc. Ubisoft described the package as including gameplay improvements across the base game and the new location, underscoring that the enhancements and the added region will be available completely free of charge. A sleek piece of concept art accompanied the announcement, depicting Mirage’s Basim approaching AlUla as the sun sets.

Mirage, released in October 2023, arrived as a deliberately smaller, more focused installment in the franchise’s long-running lineup. It harkened back to the series’ original stealth-driven roots after several...