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Ubisoft Assassin’s Creed Hexe development (H2 2027)

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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.

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