Explore everything we know about Assassin’s Creed Hexe from its witch-hunt and horror tone to its mysterious trailer and rumored female lead.
Assassin’s Creed Codename Hexe was first officially revealed back in 2022, and despite the years since, it remains one of the most mysterious projects of Ubisoft. While Shadows gave us a clear action-packed direction with its dual protagonists, Hexe looks to take the franchise in a chilling new direction.
From the eerie trailer to cryptic developer comments, it’s clear this isn’t your typical leap-of-faith adventure. Hexe promises something darker, stranger, and entirely different from what we’ve come to expect from the Assassin’s Creed franchise. Here’s everything we know so far.
When will Assassin’s Creed Hexe be released?
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There is no official release date for Assassin’s Creed Hexe yet. Industry speculation and Ubisoft’s own roadmap hint at a launch around 2026 or possibly 2027. The timeline aligns with Ubisoft’s plan to integrate Hexe into their new Animus Hub, following the release of Assassin’s Creed Shadows.
However, as Shadows experienced several delays and with the current internal shifts at Ubisoft, it’s hard to even pin down the year. Since Hexe is confirmed to be a mainline title (first mentioned during the 2022 UbiForward), 2027 seems like a fair assumption for now (if we go by the recent roadmap).
What kind of game is Assassin’s Creed Hexe going to be?
The obvious answer used to be “stealth-action,” but Ubisoft has teased something much more unconventional. Hexe is described as a “very different” title. It seems that the installment may be departing from the historical action-adventure formula to embrace darker, horror-infused elements.
The game is supposedly blending RPG mechanics with supernatural and psychological themes. This shift toward a witchy, eerie atmosphere could redefine the series’ genre entirely, taking players from assassinations and politics to fear, paranoia, and the occult.
Trailers and Fan Reactions
Forget the Hidden Blade, bring garlic and a crucifix. | Image Credit: Ubisoft
Ubisoft dropped just 30 seconds of Assassin’s Creed Hexe footage during its 2022 showcase, and that’s all it took to send fans spiraling into speculation mode. The trailer doesn’t show any characters, combat, or gameplay.
Instead, it sets a chilling tone: dead leaves drifting through a foggy forest, dogs barking, and an Assassin’s insignia made from broken branches, slowly spinning over an open flame. It’s more horror short film than a video game teaser, and fans immediately noticed.
The reaction? A mix of awe and excited confusion. Ubisoft’s Marc-Alexis Cote even encouraged viewers to “tear apart that trailer and find all its secrets,” and the community has happily taken up that challenge.
Rumored story, setting, and characters
If the trailers are any indication, Assassin’s Creed Hexe is about to drag the series into its darkest setting yet, literally. The game is rumored to be set in 16th-century Central Europe, smack in the middle of the Holy Roman Empire’s brutal witch hunts.
This was a time when fear ruled the land, suspicion spread faster than wildfire, and tens of thousands were executed in the name of rooting out evil. Now imagine navigating that world… as an Assassin.
There’s also growing speculation that Hexe will feature a female lead, possibly one accused of witchcraft herself. If true, this opens the door for a deeply personal and powerful story, blending historical tragedy with the franchise’s signature stealth and rebellion themes.
Forget climbing towers and chasing Templars under blue skies, Hexe might have us surviving torch-lit mobs, spectral paranoia, and something even more terrifying: the truth behind the hysteria.
Who’s developing Assassin’s Creed Hexe?
The franchise is done sneaking around… now it’s creeping. | Image Credit: Ubisoft Montreal
Behind the dark and mysterious curtain of Assassin’s Creed Hexe is none other than Ubisoft Montreal, the studio that launched the entire franchise back in 2007 and most recently brought us Assassin’s Creed Valhalla.
These are the veterans of the Hidden Blade, and they’re not afraid to push boundaries when it comes to reinventing the series. On top of that, Clint Hocking is leading the charge as creative director. If that name rings a bell, it’s because he’s the mind behind genre-bending titles like Far Cry 2 and Watch Dogs: Legion.
Hocking is known for ambitious, sometimes experimental storytelling and gameplay systems, exactly the kind of vision that could turn Hexe into something completely unexpected. With this team at the helm, don’t expect just another Assassin’s Creed game. Expect a bold reimagining.
Pre-order information
At the time of writing this, Ubisoft hasn’t shared any details about pre-orders, collector’s editions, or special bundles for Assassin’s Creed Hexe. Given its early development stage and projected release window, fans will have to wait a bit longer to start throwing money at limited editions.
Available platforms
Given the platform rollout of Assassin’s Creed Shadows, it’s safe to expect Hexe on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (likely via Steam). With the next-gen Nintendo Switch 2 on the horizon (June 5), don’t be surprised if that console joins the party as well.
Integration with the Animus Hub
If we take Ubisoft’s words at face value, it plans to include Hexe in the evolving Animus Hub, a unified launcher and ecosystem for the Assassin’s Creed universe introduced alongside Assassin’s Creed Shadows on March 20.
This approach aims to keep players connected to the franchise through shared features and seamless access to multiple titles. Maybe this approach interconnects the different installments and expands on the interconnected world of the franchise.
In the end, Assassin’s Creed Codename Hexe stands out as a promising new chapter in the series: a bold fusion of history, horror, and RPG elements set amidst one of Europe’s darkest eras. With a talented development team, a mysterious but captivating premise, and a shift in tone, it is shaping up to redefine what the franchise can be.
