Assassin’s Creed Mirage Release Date Approaching: Ubisoft Urges Players to Avoid Spoilers

Ubisoft has taken to social media to request gamers hold back from spoiling the story of Assassin’s Creed Mirage, set to release on October 5. The company tweeted, “With the launch of Assassin’s Creed Mirage upon us, we would kindly ask you to consider your fellow Assassin’s and refrain from posting or sharing unmarked spoilers that would impact their experience.”

Steer Clear of Game Spoilers in the Age of Social Media

In today’s age of social media, it often takes effort to protect yourself from spoilers and keep your personal experience of a single-player game intact. Muting keywords, phrases, and titles can be helpful, as the internet becomes flooded with spoilers and reactions to key moments within days of a game’s release. Even before a game hits its intended launch date, warnings are issued to beware of spoilers when copies start circulating.

Using YouTube Safely

YouTube can be a minefield of spoilers, particularly if you’ve been watching trailers or previews of a game before its release. It’s not uncommon for YouTube to recommend raw gameplay loaded with spoilers. However, there’s an easy way to avoid this. Clearing your YouTube search history of specific terms can help protect you. All you need to do is go to the homepage, click on the three-line menu, and select the history option. From there, you can search for certain keywords and delete the results to potentially shield yourself from channels that upload spoiler content. Telling YouTube your content preferences can also be beneficial.

Additional Steps for Online Protection

If you’re using Google Chrome, you can install plugins like Spoiler Protection to provide added protection. However, keep in mind that these plugins require permission to monitor the data of the websites you visit in order to mute keywords effectively. Ultimately, the most foolproof way to avoid spoilers is to disconnect from the internet altogether. This will create a relaxing atmosphere for you to enjoy your new game without having to constantly remain on high alert.

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