Assassin's Creed: Why Ubisoft Is Betting on Hexe, Invictus and New Projects

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Black Flag Resynced sold more than 3.5 million copies within 14 days, exceeding annual expectations. Nevertheless, Ubisoft is initially halting active development of further remakes. In a statement from the series' content chief, Jean Guesdon, it was made clear: no other Assassin's Creed remake is currently in active development. Instead, the teams are already working on the next chapter of the series, including projects about which nothing is yet known.

This initially appears to be a change of direction. However, it is not as final as the headline might suggest. Ubisoft also emphasizes that it continues to value the idea of classic titles and will explore opportunities to bring older games back. For you, that means: No ongoing remake production — but also no definitive farewell to remakes.

Why Ubisoft Is Betting on New Projects

The/resources realigned teams

Ubisoft is talking about a “next chapter” with new settings and stories. Alongside the already known projects, projects whose names and content have not yet been made public are also being created. Rock Paper Shotgun summarizes this course in an article focusing on Hexe, Invictus and projects not yet known.

A second consideration is a closer connection between the stories. A Ubisoft survey identified three wishes: communicating with players more frequently, strengthening the franchise's distinct identity and creating a more cohesive narrative that respects and expands the existing lore. Ubisoft also wants to hold closed discussion sessions with key figures from the English-speaking Assassin's Creed community over Discord.

Rock Paper Shotgun also mentions the possibility of an “Assassin's Creed Smash Bros equivalent”. This is not a confirmed announcement of a fighting game. However, it shows that Ubisoft's plans for the future do not consist solely of new stories.

The payoff from Black Flag Resynced

Ubisoft explicitly justifies its changed focus with the experience gained from Black Flag Resynced. Jean Guesdon said the team learned “a tremendous amount” in the process. The statement does not specify any concrete improvements; however, it makes clear that the completed work serves as the foundation for the next stage of development.

Eurogamer places this decision in the context of the remake's success: 3.5 million sales in the first 14 days represented a significant deviation from annual expectations. Nevertheless, Ubisoft initially wants to pursue other avenues rather than establish a focus on remakes. This statement stands in some tension with an earlier announcement from Ubisoft chief Yves Guillemot in 2024. At the time, he spoke of several active remake projects. The current company statement corrects that earlier expectation in light of the present situation.

Hexe Moves Closer, Invictus Gains Clearer Direction

Hexe: A dark narrative featuring witches

Assassin's Creed Hexe is being developed by Ubisoft Montreal and has been described as a dark, narrative-driven game. When it was announced in 2022, it initially pointed to 16th-century Europe. Rock Paper Shotgun describes the project as a witches' narrative set during the time of the Holy Roman Empire. Ubisoft wants to publish further details next year.

A possible 2026 release date had initially been on the table. Jean Guesdon later explained that Ubisoft wants to take its time with the “ambitious vision” and therefore stay away from new announcements for a longer period. A report published in August subsequently suggested that Hexe was at least a year away from release. Ubisoft itself does not name a confirmed release date in the available sources.

Invictus: Multiplayer with clearer cornerstones

Codename Invictus is a multiplayer project that Ubisoft has not yet presented in detail. It is being led by a team of For Honor veterans at Ubisoft Montreal and marketed as a “PvP multiplayer Assassin's Creed experience.” A closed prototype was tested several months ago. What the game specifically looks like was not made public after the test and has not been made public since.

According to the feedback, test players particularly enjoyed the PvP combat, parkour, vertical map design and selection of Assassin's Creed characters. One criticism remained: they still wanted more of the fundamental elements that define the franchise. Guesdon writes that the team responded to this over the past few months. Invictus is now developing in a direction that more strongly reflects these cornerstones while retaining its multiplayer ambitions.

The difference between the two projects is therefore clear: Hexe focuses on a new, dark story, while Invictus is intended to reinterpret the franchise's existing foundation in a multiplayer setting.

Black Flag Resynced and Valhalla Are Getting New Content

What the updates include

Existing games are also getting work: Black Flag Resynced has already received a new New Game Plus mode. This is joined by a “nightmare” difficulty level, new takedown animations and additional cosmetic items. Assassin's Creed Valhalla is also getting New Game Plus, although not until November 5.

The Valhalla update will also add an optional progression system. Players will receive more resources for upgrades, a new gear quality tier, a camp or stash system and additional cosmetic items. The scope and timing of the Resynced expansions are not described in more detail in the sources.

What the statement means for fans

Ubisoft is therefore dividing its work across two levels: new major titles and unannounced projects on one side, and free or content-based expansions on the other. Black Flag Resynced has already demonstrated that a re-release of older Assassin's Creed stories can sell. The fact that no further remake is currently in active development therefore does not represent a rejection of the format.

The key caveat for you remains: All information describes the current state of development. No new remakes have been announced, but neither has a permanent abandonment of them. While fans wait for more information on Hexe, the two updates for Resynced and Valhalla already provide concrete room to play.

Added value for you: Eurogamer places the withdrawal from active remake development in context and cites Black Flag Resynced's 3.5 million sales. Rock Paper Shotgun brings together the information on Hexe, Invictus, the two updates and the planned projects behind the scenes.