According to the latest information from Insider Gaming, the upcoming Assassin’s Creed Hexe is undergoing significant changes in development, with the current plan aiming for a release in 2027.
Sources close to the project indicate that around 50 developers have been removed from the game's development and transferred to Ubisoft's so-called "Interproject" team, where they are temporarily working without a specific project. This move comes shortly after the cancellation of an unannounced Ubisoft project, suggesting a broader reorganization within the company. Although an earlier release was previously mentioned, Hexe is now tentatively planned for June 2027, but there are indications that the game could be further delayed until the end of the year to manage the budget and complete development.
One of the more interesting changes relates to the gameplay itself. The new creative direction reportedly removes some "supernatural" elements, including the previously mentioned feline companion, and emphasizes a more realistic approach – for example, using chemistry and tricks that appear to ordinary people as magic.
Hexe is expected to bring a darker tone than previous installments in the series, drawing inspiration from historical witch hunts in Europe, which Ubisoft clearly aims to offer a different, more atmospheric Assassin’s Creed experience. Despite the turbulence in development and changes in the team, Ubisoft still plans Hexe as one of the key future titles in the Assassin’s Creed franchise.
