Basim has chased echoes across rooftops and alleyways but this time the call comes from somewhere quieter. It rises from desert stone and ancient sand, drawing you away from Baghdad and toward AlUla in Saudi Arabia where a rumour suggests Basim’s father may still be alive.

This journey unfolds in Valley of Memory, a major story update that expands Assassin’s Creed Mirage with a new region, new quests and several hours of additional gameplay, all set before the original adventure reaches its final chapter. Here’s a quick look at what to expect.

Once you arrive, the familiar city rhythm fades. Sandstone ridges replace tiles beneath your feet. You’ll move between carved tombs and narrow canyon paths, staying close to walls and using silence to guide you. Your mission is simple to understand and deeply satisfying to follow: explore the valley, follow the clues and uncover the truth hidden in the desert.

Your search unfolds across two distinct landscapes of AlUla. In the south lies the AlUla Oasis, a settlement surrounded by palms and date trees where you’ll meet locals, take on contracts and gather insights that lead deeper into the mystery. To the north, the terrain changes: in the Ramm Valley and the ancient tomb city of Hegra, the world turns silent and sacred. Here, buried corridors, rock-carved necropolises and swept-away paths challenge your stealth and urge you to tread carefully. Each location shapes how you move and what you uncover.

Movement becomes its own craft. Travel is designed to feel smooth and natural, helping you climb, vault and position yourself with confidence. Stealth remains at the heart of the journey, so study patrols, read their rhythm and decide when it’s the right time to move, hide or act. The update brings subtle improvements to overall flow and responsiveness, encouraging you to play with intention and awareness.

Curiosity earns its rewards. Collect the music sheets hidden along cliff paths and inside ruined halls and Basim will pause to play oud, offering a quiet moment that feels rooted in the valley’s history. Other small discoveries and side activities add texture to the region, giving you reasons to explore deeper into ruins, ledges and concealed passages.

As danger rises, you’ll need to adapt your approach with the expanded Engineer II skill path, which deepens how you refine your tools and tactics. Difficulty options allow you to choose the intensity of the journey, shaping how carefully you plan each encounter and how sharply the world pushes back.

Yes, the valley is wide. The secrets are waiting. And every choice you make leaves its mark in the sand...