Ubisoft has issued a statement regarding the future direction of its flagship Assassin's Creed franchise, revealing that there are currently no other remakes of past games in active development. The publisher emphasized transparency on its website, noting that while they love the idea of revisiting classic titles, their teams are now fully dedicated to the next chapter of the series. These upcoming projects will feature entirely new settings and stories that have not yet been announced to the public.
This announcement marks a significant shift from comments made in 2024 by Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot, who had explicitly stated that multiple remakes were being developed across various studios to modernize rich worlds from older entries. The decision comes even after the commercial success of this year's Black Flag Resynced, which sold over 3.5 million copies and exceeded annual expectations within its first two weeks on the market.
Although no remakes are currently underway, Ubisoft indicated that the possibility remains open for future projects. The company stated they will continue to explore opportunities to bring older titles back, closing their statement with the franchise's iconic motto: "Nothing is true, everything is permitted." Meanwhile, development efforts are concentrated on new entries such as Codename Invictus, a PvP multiplayer experience led by For Honor veterans at Ubisoft Montreal, and Assassin's Creed Hexe. The latter, described as a darker, narrative-driven game set in 16th-century Europe, was originally targeting a 2026 release but has been delayed to allow more time for its ambitious vision.
The franchise remains a cornerstone of Ubisoft's output despite recent internal changes, including the departure of series leader Marc-Alexis Côté late last year. These shifts coincide with the creation of Vantage Studios, a subsidiary established by Ubisoft and Tencent to oversee the development of the publisher's major franchises, including Assassin's Creed.
Sources: Eurogamer.