Assassin’s Creed Mirage: Valley of Memory DLC Release Date, Setting, and Story Details

Ubisoft has finally revealed the much-awaited Assassin's Creed Mirage DLC, titled Valley of Memory, set in the AlUla region of Saudi Arabia, on the eve of the game's 2nd anniversary. This new DLC will be released on November 18, 2025, and it will be completely free for everyone. Here’s everything you need to know about it.

This Assassin’s Creed Mirage DLC is a major chapter in Basim’s coming-of-age story. The new story arc is called Valley of Memory, where Basim explores a new setting in search of answers about his past, particularly about his father. It’s a meaningful chapter that unfolds just before the final events of Mirage.

The storyline takes place in the Valley of AlUla, a location filled with history and echoes of the past. Assassin's Creed Mirage Valley of Memory DLC is jointly developed by Ubisoft Bordeaux and Ubisoft Paris. There are more than 6 hours of gameplay in the new DLC.

There will be a History of AlUla codex available in the world for players to collect and read during their journey in the Valley of Memory DLC for Assassin's Creed Mirage.

Each region in the Valley of Memory has its own unique atmosphere:

The southern region features an urban area overlooked by the ancient Musa-ibn-Nusayr Fort, with dense streets and vibrant spice markets.

Near the city lies the Valley's Oasis, a beautiful and lively area filled with camels and rich in agricultural history.

AlUla’s wealth attracts robbers both within the city and in the wilderness. A gang of robbers terrorizes the region, led by their fearless leader. The farther you travel from the Oasis, the higher the risk of ambush. The Incense Road, stretching from south to north, is one of the most iconic yet most dangerous routes in the region.

Basim can even play the oud now at certain locations once you successfully track down music sheets through parkour challenges.

The map is divided into two parts: the northern Land of the Dead, centered around the necropolises of Hegra, and the southern area, full of life and human activity. Landmarks include Elephant Rock and the al-Farid Tomb, among many others.

New gameplay features include tool upgrades up to level 3, improved parkour with manual jumps and free ejects, and a new control preset allowing parkour to be mapped to the right trigger for smoother navigation.

Basim will also face new challenges from the Robber faction, a more cunning and unpredictable enemy type. Classic Black Box missions return with added twists, along with the ability to replay completed missions and contracts through the new Animus Sequences system. You can replay challenges like “Do not use Eagle Vision” or “Do not be detected” reward players with new outfits, weapons.

Quality-of-life improvements include new customizable difficulty options (including new Medium+ and Very Hard modes), and a flexible “à la carte” experience letting players tweak parameters freely.

Beyond the main story, Valley of Memory includes contracts, events, Folktales that explore local culture, and Stolen Goods missions tied to the Robber faction. The update adds a wide range of activities, making Mirage more complete than ever.

The developers challenge players to complete all missions and challenges under strict time limits and share their most skillful gameplay moments with the community.

Assassin’s Creed Mirage is also receiving a massive free update, expanding both Baghdad and the AlUla region. The update includes:

• New rewards for replaying the main game.

• Improved parkour mechanics with new moves like Free Jump.

• New tool upgrades.

• In-game filters from AC Origins and AC Odyssey, now usable in Mirage.

Assassin's Creed Mirage Valley of Memory DLC Teaser Full Breakdown:

In the first scene, we see Darvis, a side character in Assassin’s Creed Mirage, walking through a narrow gap between two rocky mountains. He places his hand on the left rock and looks toward a figure dressed in a black outfit. In the distance, we can see Basim wearing his new outfit.

In the next scene, Enkidu, Basim’s eagle, enters and flies across them, giving us a clear look at Basim’s new outfit. Basim smiles as he watches Enkidu flying in the sky. Then we see Basim and Darvis standing together. Enkidu lands briefly on Basim’s hand before taking off again, as both of them look ahead.

In the distance stands Qasr al-Farid, a monumental rock-cut tomb located within the ancient Nabataean city of Hegra (also known as Mada’in Saleh) in AlUla, Saudi Arabia. Some people are traveling on camels in front of the monument, surrounded by many small and medium-sized rocky mountains in the area.

Ubisoft has shared two new promotional images for the upcoming Assassin's Creed Mirage Valley of Memory expansion.

Assassin’s Creed Mirage Valley of Memory DLC launches November 18th as a completely free update. Whether you’re a returning player or exploring Baghdad for the first time, this is the most complete way to experience Assassin's Creed Mirage.

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