As with previous series, Ubisoft has also announced that in the upcomingAssassin's Creed: PhantasmsThe "History of Baghdad" feature has been added, and in collaboration with historians and expert consultants, players can explore a total of 66 historical sites in a realistically recreated Baghdad game environment, thereby gaining a deeper understanding of contemporary human life.
In a realistic recreation of Baghdad, players can explore a total of 66 historical sites, allowing them to gain an in-depth understanding of contemporary human life, covering categories such as art and science, faith and daily life, court life, economy and government, and illustrated with carefully selected images from the collections of world-renowned museums and institutions.
Partnering institutions include The David Collection, Institut du monde arabe (IMA), The Khalili Collections, and the Shangri La Museum of Islamic Art, Culture & Design.
Ubisoft's expert advisory team for the game's creation includes Dr. Glaire Anderson, an expert in Islamic art from the Digital Lab for Islamic Visual Culture & Collections of the University of Edinburgh; Dr. Vanessa Van Renterghem, a researcher specializing in medieval Baghdad; Dr. Ali Olomi, an Islamic historian; and Dr. Raphaël Weyland, an expert in Islamic history.
Thierry Noël, Head of Humanities and Inspiration at Ubisoft, said: “The Assassin’s Creed series has always been about building bridges that allow players to delve into fascinating historical settings and eras. With expertly curated information, ‘A History of Baghdad’ offers a well-researched perspective on 9th-century Baghdad and the Abbasid Empire, dispelling the stereotypes and misconceptions often associated with it. We worked with esteemed partners and experts to implement this feature in Assassin’s Creed: Phantasms, further highlighting the series’ ongoing commitment to authenticity and accuracy.”
Led by Ubisoft Bordeaux, Assassin's Creed: Visions pays homage to the Assassin's Creed series, particularly the original. A rich, story-driven action-adventure, Assassin's Creed: Visions transports players to the magnificent golden age of 15th-century Baghdad, modernizing the parkour, stealth, and assassination elements that have defined the series for XNUMX years.
Assassin's Creed: Phantasms is currently available for pre-order on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X | S, Xbox One, and Windows PC (Epic Games Store and Ubisoft Store), or through a Ubisoft+ subscription.
