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Assassin’s Creed Hexe is at least one year away, insider claims
Assassin’s Creed: Codename Hexe may not launch until the second half of 2027 at the earliest, according to industry insider NateTheHate. If accurate, this suggests Ubisoft is unlikely to announce the next mainline game soon, despite it being intended to follow Assassin’s Creed Shadows.
Hexe remains largely unknown, though it is reportedly set in medieval Europe and involves witchcraft, with Ubisoft previously describing it as a notably different kind of Assassin’s Creed game. Its development has seen several senior departures, while Ubisoft and Tencent have created Vantage Studios to oversee major franchises; meanwhile, Black Flag Resynced reportedly sold more than 3.5 million copies in two weeks.
In short
- Hexe may not arrive before late 2027.
- Ubisoft is unlikely to reveal it soon.
- The project has faced several senior departures.
Explained simply
Assassin's Creed is Ubisoft's flagship video game franchise, combining historical settings with fictional narratives about secret societies across different time periods. Assassin's Creed: Codename Hexe is the next major game in the series, currently in development. Little has been officially revealed, but reports suggest it will be set in medieval Europe with themes involving witchcraft and that Ubisoft intends it to be a notably different kind of Assassin's Creed game.
Release timing is crucial in the video game industry, as publishers coordinate launches to maintain player engagement and achieve financial targets. Hexe's development has been shaped by structural changes at Ubisoft, including departures of senior staff and the creation of Vantage Studios, a partnership with Chinese firm Tencent formed to oversee major franchises. Such changes can affect development timelines and when companies choose to reveal upcoming releases.