What's Happening?
Ubisoft has released a new Discovery Tour as a free mobile app, focusing on Medieval Baghdad as depicted in Assassin's Creed Mirage. The app offers two modes: Access Codex, which provides educational content on the history and culture of Baghdad, and Explore Baghdad, a narrative-driven journey through the city. Developed in collaboration with Sugar Creative, the app aims to provide an educational experience by stripping away the combat elements of the game and focusing on historical exploration.
Why It's Important?
The release of the Discovery Tour as a mobile app represents a shift towards accessible educational content in gaming. By offering historical insights in an interactive format, Ubisoft is expanding the educational potential of video games, making history more engaging and accessible to a wider audience. This initiative could influence the gaming industry to incorporate more educational elements, enhancing the value of games beyond entertainment.
