A new leak claims that Assassin's Creed Hexe may not release until the second half of 2027. Reportedly, Ubisoft is developing the next mainstream entry in the series, though the developer has never mentioned this project or given it an official name. Rumors have suggested that the project is code-named Hexe.
The claim surfaced when a renowned tipster, NateTheHate, shared this information on his X and mentioned, “Game won't launch until second half of 2027, at earliest. They don't need to rush a reveal/announcement.”
What generated a wave among the players is the authenticity of the leaker's information. Previously, this tipster has given multiple accurate pieces of information, which has built his credibility.
There’s almost nothing that players know about Project Hexe. All we know to date is that the project faced a rocky development cycle as the primary director of the game, Benoit Richer, exited Ubisoft this April. Similarly, the project's creative director, Clint Hocking, also left Ubisoft after a leadership change.
Rumors also suggest that Ubisoft is now developing a darker experience based on stealth, exploration, and survival. The story is also believed to take place during the European witch trials, giving the game a horror feel that the series has never explored before. Although Ubisoft has stayed silent, the leaks have only made fans more curious about what the studio is building.
Hexe is expected to move away from the formula used in games like Valhalla and Odyssey. Those titles focused on large open worlds and role-playing features, whereas Hexe is rumored to take a different path.
According to reports, the game will build tension through its setting rather than through constant fighting. Players may spend more time hiding, investigating strange events, and solving mysteries.
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For now, the late 2027 release window is just a rumor. Ubisoft has yet to confirm a release date, so fans should hold on to their hats. However, extra development time isn’t necessarily bad news. If Ubisoft can use the extra time to polish the game and deliver the darker experience fans are expecting, the wait could be well worth it.