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Ubisoft Assassin’s Creed Hexe development (H2 2027)

Overview

Internal Ubisoft planning documents from June 2026 set a provisional June 2027 launch for the next main‑line Assassin’s Creed, code‑named Hexe, on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S with a PEGI‑18 rating, Denuvo protection and three retail editions. The game’s linear world is set in Würzburg and surrounding locales during the 1625‑1631 witch‑hunt era, starring a female protagonist named Anika, hinted as an Auditore descendant, and featuring a refined parkour system, a revamped audio engine, atmospheric weather, and the return of the “Fear” system from the Jack the Ripper DLC. Leaker “Rogue” reaffirmed the placeholder date in July 2026, and a first image of Anika leaked later that month, sparking speculation of a Gamescom trailer.

On 29 July 2026 Ubisoft confirmed the launch will not occur before the second half of 2027, aligning with earlier holiday‑season speculation. The announcement detailed major staffing changes: creative director Clint Hocking departed in February and was succeeded by series veteran Jean Guesdon; game director Benoît Richer also left, and roughly 50 developers were removed in an internal re‑organisation. Ubisoft said development continues, retaining the linear‑focused narrative, a heroine with supernatural abilities, and the fear‑system mechanic.

Further insider reports in late July reiterated that the earliest release window is the latter half of 2027, dismissing the June 2027 rumor. The game director’s departure is now placed in April, and staff are described as “extremely hyped.” Additional expectations include upgraded graphics, an improved audio engine, and the continued presence of the Fear system.

In August 2026, community speculation intensified after players identified potential links between Hexe and the Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced project. Clues such as the “Ezio’s Family” musical theme and the appearance of the Church of St. Lawrence in Nuremberg have fueled rumors regarding the potential return of Ezio Auditore.

Entities

Ubisoft · Clint Hocking · Assassin’s Creed Hexe · Ezio Auditore · Assassin's Creed: Codename Hexe

Timeline

  1. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    Ubisoft fans speculate on Assassin’s Creed Hexe via Black Flag clues

    Ubisoft fans are speculating on the upcoming Assassin’s Creed Hexe following musical and environmental clues found in Black Flag Resynced, potentially hinting at the return of Ezio Auditore.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed: Codename Hexe slated for release in late 2027

    Ubisoft’s Assassin's Creed: Codename Hexe will not launch before the second half of 2027, insider NateTheHate says, after director departures but with internal excitement.

  3. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources
    Ubisoft pushes Assassin's Creed Hexe launch to second half of 2027 amid staff changes

    Ubisoft says Assassin's Creed Hexe will not launch before the second half of 2027 after key staff exits and a 50‑person cut, with the game set to feature a female lead and a fear‑system mechanic.

  4. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Ubisoft leaks first image of Assassin's Creed: Codename Hexe protagonist

    A leaked image of Anika, the protagonist of Assassin's Creed: Codename Hexe, emerged from the Rogue account, which was then suspended, hinting at an imminent Ubisoft reveal, possibly at Gamescom.

  5. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Ubisoft targets June 2027 release for Assassin's Creed Hexe

    Ubisoft aims for a June 2027 release of Assassin’s Creed Hexe, a linear, dark‑tone game set in German witch‑hunt towns, launching on PC, PS5 and Xbox with three price tiers.

  6. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 23 sources
    Assassin's Creed Hexe slated for June 2027 release with three editions and new fear system

    Assassin's Creed Hexe is expected in June 2027 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, with three editions ($69.99‑$119.99), a linear Würzburg setting, and a returning Fear system.

  7. 3 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Hexe slated for June 2027 release

    Ubisoft aims to release Assassin’s Creed Hexe in June 2027, earlier than the holiday window, despite staff cuts and a creative‑director change.

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This summary has been updated 3 times: see revision history