Xbox Game Pass Adds Assassin’s Creed Mirage, Spurring Subscriptions Surge

In a major win for Xbox players, Ubisoft’s latest installment in the long-running stealth-action franchise, *Assassin’s Creed Mirage*, has officially joined Xbox Game Pass. Effective today, both console and PC Game Pass subscribers can dive into the Baghdad-based adventure at no additional cost. This high-profile addition marks one of the most prominent third-party titles to hit the service this year — and subscribers are responding in kind.

According to Xbox’s internal analytics (as first reported via a company blog post), *Mirage*’s arrival has triggered a notable uptick in Game Pass signups during the past 24 hours. Fan interest in the title has reportedly exceeded expectations, with download rates across Xbox Series X|S and PC eclipsing recent benchmarks set by February’s *Hellblade II* and March’s *Diablo IV* trial.

Xbox Game Pass, long praised for its day-one releases and indie offerings, has in recent months ramped up its efforts to bring marquee third-party franchises to bolster its value proposition. While Ubisoft+ already offers its own subscription model, this collaboration with Microsoft on *Mirage* suggests a growing synergy between the two publishers — and a bid to compete more directly with PlayStation Plus Premium.

Set decades before *Assassin’s Creed Valhalla*, *Mirage* returns to the franchise’s roots with a tighter, more focused narrative and stealth-driven gameplay. Players assume the role of Basim Ibn Ishaq as he navigates the bustling streets of 9th-century Baghdad, blending parkour, political intrigue, and diligent blade work in equal measure.

“The Game Pass inclusion is just the beginning,” said Ubisoft spokesperson Camille Farouk. “We’re excited to reach new audiences and bring the Assassin’s Creed universe to even more players worldwide.”

This move also comes amid increased competition in the subscription gaming space, with all major platforms now offering curated libraries of rotating titles. However, the inclusion of *Mirage*, a major flagship release barely a year old, could set a new precedent for the types of games subscribers expect beyond first-party titles.

Xbox Game Pass continues to prove itself an essential service for value-conscious gamers — and with *Assassin’s Creed Mirage* taking center stage this month, it’s clear that the service isn’t slowing down anytime soon.