The Mirage Patch: Ubisoft to Remove Chromatic Aberration in Assassin’s Creed

Good news for gamers who prefer crisp graphics in their video games! Ubisoft is currently working on a patch for Assassin’s Creed: Mirage that will allow players to toggle off chromatic aberration. Chromatic aberration refers to the blurring of outlines and details in a game for artistic effect, which is a feature some players despise.

This development comes after a week of uproar, with some players even resorting to modding the game to remove the effect. Many players have complained that it gives them headaches, dizziness, and even makes them feel nauseous. Ubisoft has acknowledged the feedback and has dedicated a team to work on the Mirage update, although no release date has been announced yet.

The support team made their announcement in response to Ubisoft’s recent declaration that Mirage is the company’s biggest new-generation launch in terms of unit sales to date. The post expressed gratitude for the positive reception and hinted at the possibility of more stealth-oriented, shorter Assassin’s Creed games in the future.

Regarding the chromatic aberration, Ubisoft’s support team confirmed that the option to toggle it on and off will be available in one of the upcoming updates. Players who were previously unaffected by the blurring effect may start to notice it now that it has been brought to their attention. A screenshot shared by a Redditor highlights the psychedelic appearance of certain elements affected by chromatic aberration.

On the other hand, some players do not see the issue with the effect, as shown in comparison shots shared by the creator of the mod that removes chromatic aberration. Opinions on the matter differ among players.

Graphics features can affect players differently. For example, some players may find the intentionally juddery animations in a game like Sable coupled with camera movements to be distracting and even trigger discomfort. In the case of Assassin’s Creed: Mirage, opinions on chromatic aberration vary among players.

Despite the controversy surrounding the graphics effect, many players have found Mirage to be a highly enjoyable installment in the Assassin’s Creed series. Critics have praised its visuals, citing it as a game that runs smoothly on PC and older hardware. With the forthcoming patch, Ubisoft aims to cater to players’ preferences by providing the option to disable chromatic aberration.