Ubisoft has initiated the release of Assassin’s Creed Mirage update 1.0.4, marking the second patch for the latest installment in the franchise since the game’s positive reception upon its launch on October 5.
The initial version of the game came bundled with the 1.0.2 update, which brought about numerous bug fixes and performance enhancements. Following that, Ubisoft promptly introduced the 1.0.3 patch, which addressed audio anomalies and user interface issues in Assassin’s Creed Mirage.
Notably, Assassin’s Creed Mirage Update 1.0.4 stands out as a relatively modest patch. Despite its substantial size of nearly 3.5GB, the changelog highlights only a single correction, specifically resolving an issue that could hinder the proper functioning of cinematics. Interestingly, this problem seems to have predominantly impacted console players, as the 1.0.4 patch notes explicitly state that this fix is exclusive to the console versions of Assassin’s Creed Mirage. It’s worth mentioning that PC players will encounter the 1.0.4 version number when launching Mirage, yet selecting the patch notes prompt will continue to display the same 1.0.2 changelog that has been present in the game since its release.
On Reddit, some fans have reported that the update has led to an improvement in console performance, although these claims haven’t garnered universal consensus. In contrast, several players have expressed grievances about a worsened experience when running the Assassin’s Creed Mirage Update 1.0.4 in Performance mode, citing concerns related to frame rate and screen tearing. These issues have so far been attributed to PS5 players, with one even noting that restarting the Sony console alleviated the screen tearing problem.
It’s important to note that the recent patch does not address the chromatic aberration criticisms raised by some players since the game’s debut. As a reminder, a segment of the player community had previously criticized Ubisoft Bordeaux for its extensive use of this visual distortion effect, which introduces blurred color lines along object edges, asserting that it detrimentally impacts the game’s visuals. Similar reservations were expressed regarding Mirage’s utilization of motion blur, albeit to a lesser extent.
Ubisoft has already confirmed that its development team is actively working on addressing the chromatic aberration feedback by introducing a toggle option that permits players to disable this polarizing effect. The company announced this feature will be integrated into one of the forthcoming Assassin’s Creed Mirage Update 1.0.4, as of October 12. Nonetheless, Ubisoft has not signaled any intention to extend this treatment to address concerns regarding motion blur in the latest title within the Assassin’s Creed series.
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