Rumor: This report has NOT yet been officially confirmed by Ubisoft.
Bad news for everyone eagerly awaiting the witch hunt: Assassin’s Creed Hexe has reportedly been internally delayed from 2027 to 2028. This comes from Insider Gaming reporter Tom Henderson, who cites alleged development problems during which several key figures are said to have left the team. Ubisoft has not yet commented on the schedule change.
Adding to this are fresh leaks from a well-known Ubisoft insider: French YouTuber j0nathan claims to have learned from two sources with access to Ubisoft’s internal systems that there are two additional, unannounced projects.
What's behind the codenames “Mars” and “Pocket”?
- Mars: According to j0nathan, this is a classic series installment set in ancient Rome. One source confirmed the database entry to him, while a second, slightly less reliable source, confirmed the Roman setting. Henderson expects an announcement no earlier than 2029 or 2030.
- Pocket: A mobile spinoff set in Jerusalem. It is reportedly inspired by the Master Challenges from Assassin’s Creed Valhalla. Its scope and release date are unknown.
Henderson states he has also heard both codenames but could not independently verify them. This is important: Mars and Pocket are indications, not confirmed facts.
Regarding Rome, j0nathan speculates in three directions, according to Wccftech. He considers a sequel to Assassin’s Creed Origins centered around Aya, set around 44 BC after Caesar's assassination, to be the most likely. The codename fits, as Mars Ultor, “Mars the Avenger,” was the aspect of the god of war that Augustus associated with avenging Caesar. Alternatively, the game could be set close to the planned Netflix series, which is to take place in 64 AD under Nero, or it could be a standalone Rome title. These are his conjectures, not confirmations.
As for Hexe itself: The title was announced in 2022 and is expected to be set in the 17th-century Holy Roman Empire, featuring significantly more magical elements than previous installments. According to Wccftech, Ubisoft has confirmed in a recent franchise update that Hexe will be shown next year. No gameplay has been revealed yet. If you want to catch up on the reveal material from back then:
How credible is the Hexe delay to 2028?
Henderson had already reported on internal problems and a one-year delay in October, and now he is revisiting the topic. Previously, leaker Rogue had mentioned June 2027 in July but warned of a further delay. The information is consistent, but it is not confirmed. Internally postponed dates are also not uncommon at Ubisoft, and database entries are not proof that a game will ever be released: j0nathan himself refers to the canceled project “Richard.”
Our assessment: A later release date for Hexe would not necessarily be bad if the series gets time to polish after the turbulent last few months. It is still annoying, as fans may have to wait another year. Nothing is certain until Ubisoft actually shows material and announces a date next year. Until then, it is advisable to keep expectations rather low.
Source: Insider Gaming, Wccftech, ComputerBase
Which setting would you prefer: Aya in Rome after Caesar's death or an entirely new Assassin's installment in the witch hunt era?
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