Assassin’s Creed Codename Hexe Will be “the Darkest Assassin’s Creed Game Ever” – Rumour

Ubisoft is preparing to dive into the witch trials era with its future installment in the beloved franchise, Assassin’s Creed Codename Hexe. Confirmed details have been scarce, revealing only the unique setting and a departure from RPG elements that recent titles in the series have embraced, including the anticipated Codename Red. However, new insights have emerged, thanks to Insider Gaming's report by Tom Henderson, painting a more vivid picture of what fans can expect.

According to Henderson's findings, Ubisoft is ambitiously aiming to create "the darkest Assassin’s Creed game ever" with Codename Hexe. This approach seems fitting, given the grim historical backdrop. The narrative is rumored to be centered around a character named Elsa, marking a substantial shift as she could potentially become the series' first mainline female sole protagonist. While "Elsa" is noted as a provisional name, indicating the possibility of change, her presence signifies a pivotal moment in the franchise's evolution since Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: China.

If the timeline holds true, Assassin’s Creed Codename Hexe is looking at a release year of 2026. Before its arrival, fans can anticipate Assassin’s Creed Invictus, a multiplayer experience launching in 2025. Both of these titles will fall under the expansive umbrella of the live service platform, Assassin’s Creed Infinity, indicating Ubisoft's long-term commitment to enriching and diversifying the series.