Ubisoft Details Valley of Memory Update for Assassin's Creed Mirage

Ubisoft has announced a new free downloadable expansion for Assassin's Creed Mirage called Valley of Memory, releasing full details in a livestream scheduled for Monday at 9 a.m. Pacific Time. The publisher released a short cinematic teaser ahead of the reveal and described the release as a "free major update" to mark the game's two year anniversary.

The teaser and promotional materials say Valley of Memory will take players to the oasis city of alUla, where the game will add a new story chapter, additional missions, and a range of gameplay improvements. Ubisoft has indicated the update will include fresh challenges and rewards in a new Animus mode; other previews and insider reports suggest new enemy types with a focus on poison-based attacks, though Ubisoft has not confirmed specific enemy mechanics.

Ubisoft plans to present the expansion details via its official livestream on YouTube and Twitch. Viewers on Twitch will be eligible to receive an in-game cosmetic reward for protagonist Basim after viewing the stream for roughly 15 minutes, according to event information released ahead of the broadcast. The livestream times have been listed across regions, including 12 p.m....