Starting a New Game+ should feel empowering—not like losing pieces of your hard-earned progress. Yet for many Assassin’s Creed Mirage players, that excitement quickly turned into frustration when valuable collectibles mysteriously vanished at the start of a fresh run. Completionists in particular were hit hard, especially when Stolen Goods and Oud Melodies failed to carry over, despite hours of exploration and parkour mastery.
With Title Update 1.1.1, Ubisoft has finally put that confusion to rest. This long-requested fix ensures that your most elusive collectibles now persist into New Game+, making repeat playthroughs smoother, more rewarding, and far more respectful of your time. Below, we break down exactly what changed, why it matters, and how this update improves replayability across Mirage’s toughest modes.
The Problem: A Confusing Inventory Wipe
Prior to Update 1.1.1, players embarking on a New Game+ run encountered an inconsistent and frustrating issue. While many key progress elements like skills, tools, and gear correctly carried over, two specific collectible categories did not:
Stolen Goods: These are valuable items that, as part of a world activity introduced in the Valley of Memory expansion, you must steal from robbers. They are crucial for purchasing high-end upgrades and resources from merchants.
Oud Melodies: These are musical collectibles found throughout the new AlUla region, unlocked by completing special parkour challenges. Once collected, Basim can play them at various locations in the world, similar to the sea shanties from earlier Assassin's Creed titles.
The loss of these items was a clear oversight, as their collection is a major part of the post-game and DLC content. Players who had spent hours tracking them down were understandably reluctant to start a new journey without their hard-won progress.
The 1.1.1 Fix: What Permanently Stays in Your Pockets
The patch notes for Update 1.1.1 are unequivocal on this point. Under the Patch Highlights section, Ubisoft explicitly states:
“Stolen Goods items and Oud Melodies will now remain in your inventory after creating a new game in New Game+.”
Here is a clear breakdown of what this fix guarantees for your next New Game+ adventure:
| Item Category | Description & Importance | Status After Update 1.1.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Stolen Goods | Maps and valuable items stolen from robbers; used to purchase powerful gear and resources | ✅ Permanently Carried Over |
| Oud Melodies | Musical themes collected via parkour; playable at designated world locations | ✅ Permanently Carried Over |
| Weapons, Armor, & Tools | Fully upgraded gear from your previous playthrough | ✅ Carried Over (As before) |
| Skill Points & Abilities | All unlocked skills from the skill tree | ✅ Carried Over (As before) |
This fix ensures that your New Game+ experience is now a true continuation of your mastery, allowing you to begin with all the tools and rewards of your previous life as Basim.
What This Means for Your Next Playthrough
This inventory fix, while technical, has meaningful gameplay benefits:
Empowered Early Game
Starting New Game+ with Stolen Goods means immediate access to merchant upgrades and resources—no early grinding required.
Seamless Completionism
Once unlocked, Oud Melodies stay unlocked. No need to repeat every parkour challenge just to restore world flavor.
Stronger Replay Incentive
With progression fully respected, New Game+ becomes the ideal way to tackle Ultimate Assassin difficulty or Permadeath mode using your full endgame arsenal.
Important Considerations Before Starting New Game+
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Update Required: You must install Title Update 1.1.1 (released December 18, 2025). The fix applies only to New Game+ saves created after updating.
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New Game+ Prerequisite: NG+ and Permadeath were introduced in Update 1.1.0 and require completion of the main story or Head of the Snake mission.
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Part of a Bigger QoL Push: This fix arrives alongside console motion blur toggles and critical Permadeath stability improvements, signaling Ubisoft’s focus on polishing replay systems.
Conclusion: A Small Fix That Makes New Game+ Feel Right
The Stolen Goods and Oud Melodies fix in Assassin’s Creed Mirage Update 1.1.1 is a textbook quality-of-life improvement—small on paper, massive in impact. It removes a major psychological barrier to replaying the game and reassures players that their time and effort truly matter.
With your inventory anxiety gone, New Game+ finally delivers on its promise: a fresh challenge powered by your past achievements. Baghdad and AlUla are ready for your return—this time, with your legacy fully intact.
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