Many folks might see Assassin's Creed Mirage as a tribute to the classic stealth gameplay of earlier Assassin's Creed video games, but it also nods to The Prince of Persia game series. In this game, players can change the look of the main character, Basim, by trying out different outfits and costumes, including one that's inspired by the Prince of Persia called the Sand Outfit.
Fans of the Prince of Persia video games might find it especially enjoyable to acquire Basim's Sand Outfit and the associated extra content, especially while eagerly anticipating Ubisoft's Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown and the remake of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time.
Unlocking the Prince of Persia Sand Outfit
To acquire the Sand Outfit with a Prince of Persia vibe, gamers have a few options. They can grab it by purchasing the Assassin's Creed Mirage Deluxe Edition, which comes bundled with various extras, or they can opt for the Deluxe Pack separately if they're primarily interested in the Sands-related content. Alternatively, players who subscribe to Ubisoft+ can access the Deluxe Edition as part of their subscription.
Within the Deluxe Edition and Pack, you'll find several Prince of Persia-inspired items, including:
1. The Sand Outfit
2. The Sand Sword
3. The Desert Sands Initiate of Alamut dye
4. The Sand Eagle
5.The Sand Horse mount
6. The Hourglass of Time
7. The Dagger of Time
But here's the catch: gamers can only enjoy the Deluxe Prince of Persia-inspired goodies after they reach the Hidden One's Harbiyah Bureau in Baghdad for the first time. This happens during the Baghdad Bound mission, which comes right after players finish their training in Assassin's Creed Mirage. When they complete the Baghdad Bound quest, a handy Bonus Content notification pops up, magically adding the Prince of Persia-inspired items to their inventory. Plus, this marks the moment when players can finally dive into the Investigations menu for the first time.
Exploring the Deluxe Content Inspired by Prince of Persia
What's intriguing about the Deluxe content with a Prince of Persia touch is that it goes beyond just making Basim look stylish with new outfits and gear. While the Eagle, Horse mount, Hourglass of Time Talisman, and dye mainly enhance the appearance, the Sand Outfit, Sand Sword, and Dagger of Time bring more to the table by offering extra benefits that can impact gameplay. Here's a breakdown of these gameplay-affecting perks:
The Dagger of Time
In Assassin's Creed Mirage, when players flawlessly parry incoming attacks, the Dagger of Time comes to their aid by allowing them to temporarily slow down time for a brief three-second interval. This precious moment offers a valuable opportunity to strike back or deal the final blow to adversaries. The iconic dagger can also be improved as players progress, and it's rumored to house the Sands of Time, bestowing upon it the enigmatic time-reversal abilities that fans fondly remember from the much-loved Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time video game.
The Sand Outfit
With the Sand Outfit equipped, players gain access to a nifty perk known as "Second Chance." This special ability lets them cheat death by surviving a fatal blow and triggering a three-second time slowdown, although this can only happen once per battle. As players progress in the game, they can enhance the Sand Outfit by following the upgrade schematics provided, using resources like Leather and Steel Ingot. These upgrades have the potential to extend the duration of the Second Chance perk to four or even five seconds, making it an even more valuable asset in their arsenal.
The Sand Sword
The Sand Sword, being upgradeable, offers players a valuable advantage with its "Healing Sand" perk. When time slows down, this perk kicks in, allowing players to regenerate a substantial 20% of their health. It's a powerful feature that can help them stay in the fight and turn the tide in their favor.
