Ubisoft has officially stated that there are no more Assassin's Creed remakes actively in development at this time. Jean Guesdon, head of content, revealed during a recent fireside chat that while the studio learned a tremendous amount from Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, their teams are now fully focused on the next chapter of the franchise. This includes new settings and stories found in upcoming projects such as Hexe and Invictus, alongside other initiatives players have not yet heard about.
The announcement follows a survey regarding player desires for the series, which highlighted three main takeaways: improved communication from Ubisoft, a stronger effort to define the brand's unique identity, and the creation of a more coherent narrative that respects and expands the lore. To address these points, the company plans to hold closed-door workshops with key members of the fanbase via Discord to discuss the future direction of the franchise.
In the short term, Ubisoft continues to add content to existing titles. Black Flag Resynced has received an update featuring a New Game+ mode, a nightmare difficulty setting, new takedown animations, and fresh cosmetics. Similarly, Assassin's Creed Valhalla is set to launch its own New Game+ mode on November 5th. This update will introduce an optional progression system, additional resources for upgrades, a new gear quality level, a stash system, and cosmetic items.
Regarding future projects, Codename Invictus remains a key focus as Ubisoft's unrevealed multiplayer entry. Following a closed playtest of a new prototype earlier this year, feedback indicated that while players enjoyed the PvP, parkour, map verticality, and character variety, they desired more elements defining the core pillars of Assassin's Creed. The development team has spent recent months evolving the project to better reflect these pillars while maintaining its multiplayer ambitions.
Another major upcoming title is Codename Hexe, described as a witch fable set during the era of the Holy Roman Empire. Although Clint Hocking is no longer working on the project, Guesdon confirmed that more details will be shared next year. While Ubisoft expressed enthusiasm for revisiting classic titles in the future, they emphasized that current resources are dedicated to these new chapters.
This strategic shift occurs amidst broader corporate changes, including recent layoffs at Ubisoft Singapore, the studio behind Resynced, as part of wider cost-cutting measures following a funding injection from Tencent. Company CEO Yves Guillemot previously indicated to investors that the coming financial year would be a low point, with healthier returns expected from major franchises like Assassin's Creed by early 2029.
Sources: Rock Paper Shotgun.