{"id":28371,"date":"2026-03-04T18:23:05","date_gmt":"2026-03-04T18:23:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/?p=28371"},"modified":"2026-03-04T18:23:05","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T18:23:05","slug":"ubisoft-discusses-unique-darker-direction-for-assassins-creed-hexe-and-updates-on-invictus-multiplayer-game-development","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/?p=28371","title":{"rendered":"Ubisoft Discusses &#8220;Unique, Darker&#8221; Direction for Assassin&#8217;s Creed Hexe and Updates on Invictus Multiplayer Game Development"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"media_block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ubisoft-discusses-unique-darker-direction-for-assassins-creed-hexe-and-updates-on-invictus-multiplayer-game-development.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ubisoft-discusses-unique-darker-direction-for-assassins-creed-hexe-and-updates-on-invictus-multiplayer-game-development.jpg\" class=\"media_thumbnail\"><\/a><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ubisoft-discusses-unique-darker-direction-for-assassins-creed-hexe-and-updates-on-invictus-multiplayer-game-development-1.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n**Ubisoft&#8217;s Update on the Future of Assassin&#8217;s Creed: Key Highlights**<\/p>\n<p>Ubisoft has provided an update regarding the future of the Assassin&#8217;s Creed franchise, shared through insights from the new head of content, Jean Guesdon. While the update may not reveal extensive new information, it dispels various rumors and confirms the company&#8217;s ongoing commitment to the series.<\/p>\n<p>**1. Progress of Codename Invictus**<br \/>\nUbisoft&#8217;s multiplayer project, Codename Invictus, is under development by a team that includes veterans from the For Honor project. Contrary to rumors suggesting it would be a lighthearted party game, Guesdon emphasized that the project is progressing steadily and is being developed on a &#8220;test and learn&#8221; basis. The exact nature of Codename Invictus remains under consideration, indicating that Ubisoft is still refining its vision.<\/p>\n<p>**2. Future Co-op Gameplay**<br \/>\nThe company aims to incorporate co-op gameplay back into the Assassin&#8217;s Creed experience. Previous experiments with cooperative features in Assassin&#8217;s Creed Shadows have led to a renewed interest in integrating such mechanics in upcoming titles, suggesting a potential shift back to multiplayer collaboration.<\/p>\n<p>**3. Assassin&#8217;s Creed Shadows Support**<br \/>\nUbisoft announced that post-release support for Assassin&#8217;s Creed Shadows is &#8220;winding down&#8221;. Despite this, there are still surprises planned for players, hinting at additional content or features that might be unveiled in the near future.<\/p>\n<p>**4. Speculation on Black Flag Remake**<br \/>\nThere has been rampant speculation about a remake of Assassin&#8217;s Creed IV: Black Flag. Guesdon hinted at this without confirming any details, playfully suggesting fans keep their &#8220;spyglass on the horizon&#8221; for potential announcements, much to the anticipation of long-time followers of the series.<\/p>\n<p>**5. Insights on Codename Hexe**<br \/>\nThe upcoming title, Codename Hexe, promises to deliver a unique and darker narrative-driven experience, reportedly set during the witch trials of the Holy Roman Empire. Guesdon, who took over as creative director after Clint Hocking&#8217;s departure, is tasked with overseeing this project. It aims to explore pivotal moments in history through the lens of the Assassin&#8217;s Creed universe.<\/p>\n<p>For further details and specific announcements regarding Assassin&#8217;s Creed on console and mobile, fans can refer to IGN&#8217;s comprehensive coverage, which expands upon Ubisoft&#8217;s plans for both platforms.<\/p>\n<p>In summary, while the future of the Assassin&#8217;s Creed franchise remains somewhat shrouded in mystery, Ubisoft&#8217;s latest update signals ongoing developments, the potential for cooperative gameplay, and exciting new narratives on the horizon.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"media_block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ubisoft-discusses-unique-darker-direction-for-assassins-creed-hexe-and-updates-on-invictus-multiplayer-game-development.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ubisoft-discusses-unique-darker-direction-for-assassins-creed-hexe-and-updates-on-invictus-multiplayer-game-development.jpg\" class=\"media_thumbnail\"><\/a><\/div>\n<p>Ubisoft have released a broad update on the future of Assassin&#8217;s Creed, with thoughts from new head of content Jean Guesdon. It doesn&#8217;t tell us much, but it doesn&#8217;t tell us nothing. At the very least, it&#8217;s not another <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rockpapershotgun.com\/ubisoft-propose-cutting-up-to-200-jobs-at-paris-headquarters-as-unions-reportedly-agree-three-day-strike\">layoff announcement<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>Firstly, don&#8217;t believe the scuttlebutt about their Assassin&#8217;s Creed multiplayer project, Codename Invictus, which is &#8220;progressing steadily&#8221; in the hands of some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rockpapershotgun.com\/games\/for-honor\">For Honor<\/a> veterans. It&#8217;s not some kind of Fall Guy house party malarkey, whatever the <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/xj0nathan\/status\/1837577668365373935\">rumour-mongers<\/a> might tell you. It&#8217;s\u2026 well, it sounds like they&#8217;re still deciding what it is. Announced in 2022, the project is proceeding on a &#8220;test and learn&#8221; basis.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rockpapershotgun.com\/ubisoft-talk-up-unique-darker-assassins-creed-hexe-also-promise-their-invictus-multiplayer-game-is-making-progress\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":28372,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"Default","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-28371","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28371","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=28371"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28371\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/28372"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=28371"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=28371"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=28371"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}