Assassins Creed Hexe: Everything We Know as 2026 Roadmap Nears
Ubisoft’s upcoming Assassin’s Creed project, codenamed Hexe, promises to be a radical and dark departure for the long-running franchise. First revealed with an eerie, minimal teaser in 2022, details have been scarce but tantalizing. As we look toward Ubisoft’s future roadmap, here is a comprehensive breakdown of everything we know, and suspect, about this mysterious next chapter.
The Premise and Setting
Assassins Creed Hexe is confirmed to be set in Central Europe during the 16th and 17th centuries—the peak of the European Witch Trials. This was a period of intense paranoia and persecution, where tens of thousands, primarily women, were accused of witchcraft and executed. The teaser, featuring a twisted Assassin’s Creed logo made from twigs and hung from a tree, immediately established a tone of folk horror and supernatural dread, suggesting this will be the franchise’s darkest entry to date.
The Development Team
The game is being developed by Ubisoft Montréal, the flagship studio behind seminal series entries like Black Flag, Origins, and Valhalla. Creative direction is led by Clint Hocking, a veteran known for his work on Far Cry 2 and Watch Dogs: Legion, which suggests a focus on systemic, immersive storytelling.
Rumors and Speculation
While official facts are few, persistent rumors from reliable sources paint an intriguing picture:
- The Protagonist: The main character is rumored to be a woman named Elsa. This aligns perfectly with the historical context, where women were the primary targets of the witch hunts.
- A Returning Character: Speculation suggests Claudia Auditore (sister of Ezio) may appear. Given the timeline, an elderly Claudia could feasibly link the Renaissance era to the Witch Trials, providing narrative continuity.
- Gameplay Mechanics: Leaks point to a fear-based gameplay system, possibly evolving the “terror” mechanics from the Jack the Ripper DLC for Assassin’s Creed Syndicate. This could allow players to use tools or abilities to incite panic in enemies and civilians, adding a new psychological layer to stealth and combat.
Release Window and Platforms
Ubisoft has not announced a release date. However, based on the company’s confirmed pipeline and development cycles, industry analysts and fans widely speculate that Assassin’s Creed Hexe will launch sometime in late 2026 or 2027. It is expected to release on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and likely the Nintendo Switch 2.
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Hexe represents a bold, horror-inflected direction for Assassin’s Creed. It aims to explore a tragic, superstitious historical period through the lens of the eternal conflict between Assassins and Templars. As we await official gameplay reveals, the premise alone has positioned it as one of the most uniquely anticipated titles in the franchise’s storied history.