Update 21:33 BST 11/09/22: , meaning that it's possible that the Xbox store listing of the game is incorrect. We've reached out to Ubisoft for comment and will follow up when we hear back.
Assassin's Creed Mirage has been rated AO for Adults Only by the ESRB due to it containing "real gambling". This implies that it'll feature lootboxes of some kind and also makes it the first game developed by Ubisoft to receive such a high age rating.
Yesterday, Ubisoft held its first Ubisoft Forward showcase of the year, providing updates on games like 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope, 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:The Division Heartlands, and 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:Just Dance 2023. Of course, the highlight of the show was the Assassin's Creed 15th anniversary showcase, which revealed several new titles in development including next year's game, 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:Assassin's Creed Mirage, which was presented as more of a traditional experience for th🐻e series.
One detail that was easy to miss in all the excitement was that the ESRB has rated Mirage AO, which stands for Adults Only, due to its "real gambling". This rating could be spotted during the reveal trailer and , which seems to imply that it's legitimate and not some kind of mistake. There's also no mention of it being a temporary or provisional rating, so it seems set unless Ubisoft changes something.
For those unaware, there are , including the likes of Manhunt, Outlast 2, and Agony. The reason that Mirage has joined the ranks ♛of these notoriously violent and controversial games is that the ESRB now considers any game with "real gambling" to be worthy of an Adults Only rating.
By "real gambling", the. The official descriptor for the content warning on the ESRB states that it is when a "player can gamble, including betting or wagering real cash or currency". Comparatively, simulated gambling is where a "player can gamb♏le without b🔯etting or wagering real cash or currency".
Again, it's not confirmed that the reason for the Adults Only rating is specifically for gambling, but considering every other Assassin's Creed has been M for Mature and had all the same content warnings except for gambling, it seems likely that's the case.
Considering some stores won't stock games that are Adult Only, it's incredibly unlikely that Ubisoft allows Assassin's Creed Mirage to keep whatever real-world gambling it has. As much money as it doubtlessly makes from those purchases, it's not worth the potential sales drop that it could see by only being available in select stores and on digital storefronts.