AC Mirage – how to use Photo Mode

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As you explore Baghdad in Assassin’s Creed Mirage, you might be inspired to snap some images, which is why you will want to know how to use Photo Mode in AC Mirage.

While the graphics of Assassin’s Creed Mirage leave a lot to be desired, you can activate Photo Mode any time outside of cutscenes, and it is best utilised to catch some epic and stylish moments during combat. The scenery and vistas in the game are nice, so we expect Photo Mode to be used a bunch.

If you want more AC Mirage guides, we’ve got you covered. Read our page on how to upgrade Outfits and our piece on Enigma locations and solutions. Now, this is how to use Photo Mode.

Assassin's Creed Mirage photo mode - Basim on a viewpoint

How to use Photo Mode in AC Mirage

To turn on Photo Mode, all you need to do is press L3 and R3 together while playing on the PS5. If you’re on Xbox, press the Left and Right Thumbstick at the same time. To activate Photo Mode on PC, just press the F3 key and it will turn on.

When you use Photo Mode, the game will pause from the moment you activate it. You will see an overlay appear over the screen and there are several parameters you can adjust to try and snap the perfect shot. In the menu, you can move the camera, rotate it, offset, and cycle through some grid overlays.

When you want to take your photo, you can preview it beforehand which will remove the whole UI and show you what the image will look like if you took it then and there. When you’re ready, Press the Cross button to take a picture on PS5. On Xbox, you want to press A.

That’s all you need to know about how to use Photo Mode in AC Mirage. If you want to see more guides, we have pages covering how to find Dervis’ Artifacts and the best skills to get in Assassin’s Creed Mirage.

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