{"id":32886,"date":"2026-04-27T14:43:02","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T14:43:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/?p=32886"},"modified":"2026-04-27T14:43:02","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T14:43:02","slug":"2023-reports-indicate-development-of-assassins-creed-remake-insider-claims-hexe-will-exclude-catssassin-character","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/?p=32886","title":{"rendered":"2023 Reports Indicate Development of Assassin’s Creed Remake, Insider Claims Hexe Will Exclude Catssassin Character"},"content":{"rendered":"
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**Update on Assassin’s Creed Hexe: Shifts in Development and Direction**<\/p>\n

Recent reports from Insider Gaming have corroborated claims made by leaker j0nathan regarding significant changes in the development of the upcoming title, Assassin’s Creed Hexe. Notably, it has been alleged that the game will take a more grounded and scientific approach to the depiction of witchcraft, marking a departure from previous magical elements, including the rumored player ability to control a cat.<\/p>\n

In a further upheaval, Ubisoft\u2019s leadership has reportedly transferred around 50 developers from the Hexe project to an interproject team. This move comes as part of a broader strategy within Ubisoft, where team members on this interproject team must secure a new project within three months, or they risk facing redundancy. Such decisions indicate the volatile nature of the development environment at Ubisoft, especially in light of recent project cancellations and developmental shifts.<\/p>\n

The report also suggests that Assassin’s Creed Hexe is currently slated for release in June 2027, although there remains a possibility that this date could be pushed further into the year. Confirmation from Ubisoft is still pending as inquiries have been made for comments regarding these developments.<\/p>\n

Historically, discussions about Hexe have suggested a remake of the original Assassin’s Creed game, although uncertainties around this project remain given Ubisoft’s shifting priorities and recent managerial changes. Following the recent announcement of Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, which did not include the “Freedom Cry” DLC, the focus appears to be realigned toward enhancing established gameplay elements prevalent in earlier titles.<\/p>\n

Leaker j0nathan, known for their accurate predictions concerning the franchise, including the third DLC for AC Valhalla and insights into other projects, hinted that Hexe’s development has seen a pivot since the promotion of Jean Guesdon to head of content for the series. Guesdon’s vision reportedly involves minimizing fantastical elements in favor of traditional gameplay mechanics, such as parkour and assassination, harkening back to the series’ roots.<\/p>\n

As of now, Assassin’s Creed Hexe still lacks an official release date, but it has been confirmed to be in development. Meanwhile, speculation about the rumored remake of the first Assassin’s Creed continues, leaving fans eagerly awaiting further updates from Ubisoft on both projects.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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Update:<\/strong> A report from Insider Gaming<\/a> has seconded j0nathan’s claim about Assassin’s Creed Hexe<\/a> ditching a cat, alleging that the game will instead take more grounded and scientific approach to depicting witchcraft.<\/p>\n

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