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New Claim Suggests Assassin's Creed Hexe Won't Launch Until Late 2027

Internal shifts at Ubisoft could mean a much longer wait for the next Assassin's Creed game.

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By Alexandria LopezStaff Writer

  • Primary Subject: Assassin's Creed: Codename Hexe
  • Key Update: Insider reports indicate Assassin's Creed Hexe won't launch until late 2027 at the earliest following internal studio shifts, including the departure of its game director and 50 developers being moved off the project.
  • Status: Unconfirmed / Rumored
  • Last Verified: July 29, 2026
  • Quick Answer: Gaming insider NateTheHate claims Assassin's Creed Hexe won't launch until late 2027 at the earliest following internal developer reassignments and studio shifts at Ubisoft.

If you were hoping to play Assassin’s Creed Hexe relatively soon, then I wouldn't get your hopes up just yet.

Development of the next mainline Assassin’s Creed entry, Codename Hexe, hasn't been plain sailing. Internal studio changes have seen developers moved away from the project, and silence from Ubisoft has left fans wondering if the game is still happening altogether.

Well, it seems we can still expect Hexe to release - just not anytime soon. Here's what we know.

Assassin's Creed Hexe to Release in 2027 or Later

Reliable insider NateTheHate has claimed that Assassin's Creed Hexe won't launch until the second half of 2027 at the earliest.

A tweet exchange discussing the release date of Assassin's Creed Hexe, with one user asking about the reveal and another stating it won't launch until the second half of 2027.
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Credit: @NateTheHate2 on X

On X, Nate explained that Ubisoft doesn't need to rush an announcement, as the game remains a work in progress and isn't expected to drop anytime soon.

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In April, over 50 developers working on Assassin’s Creed Hexe were taken off the project. Additionally, the game director left Ubisoft. With that in mind, the latest 2027 timeframe makes sense.

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Credit: Ubisoft

Ubisoft has not released a statement regarding the game's current situation, so it's important to take any rumor with a pinch of salt.

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Though little is known about Assassin’s Creed Hexe, it's been rumored that the game will feature a female protagonist with supernatural abilities. It will likely be a linear experience with some open-world exploration.

Similar to Assassin’s Creed Syndicate’s Jack the Ripper DLC, Hexe will reportedly use a fear system. This information comes from leaks and is yet to be verified by Ubisoft.

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