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At the start of the year, Ubisoft delayed itsinfamous pirate gameSkull and Bonesonce again, and soon after, it was reported that the publisher had axed a slew of in-development projects. It’s no secret that Ubisoft’s recent output hasn’t been bringing in the same revenue the company is used to, and in an attempt to course correct, the publisher is doing some extreme reallocation of resources, choosing to pump most of its studios into its biggest franchises. And of course, one of Ubisoft’s hottest IPs isAssassin’s Creed.
Debuting all the way back in 2007,Assassin’s Creedhas consistently been one ofUbisoft’s best-selling franchises, and that remains true to this day. So, it’s only natural that in a time of crisis, Ubisoft is deciding to fall back on its old reliableAssassin’s Creedfor help, planning to increase the franchise’s development team by an eye-watering 40% over the next few years. But while this means that there are about to be a lot moreAssassin’s Creedgames, none might be as conceptually intriguing asAssassin’s Creed Hexe.
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Why Assassin’s Creed Hexe Might Be the Most Exciting Upcoming AC Project
Announced back in September 2022,Assassin’s Creed Hexewill be the next mainline, flagship entry in the franchise afterAssassin’s Creed Red. And whileAssassin’s Creed Redwill apparently be anotherRPG-focused game likeOrigins, Odyssey, andValhalla,Assassin’s Creed Hexeis going to be something all-new, with Ubisoft’s own Marc-Alexis Cote stating that the game will be a “very different type ofAssassin’s Creed.”
TheAssassin’s Creedfranchisehas gone through two distinct phases in its long lifespan. The first phase stretched from 2007 all the way to 2015, encompassing every game between the originalAssassin’s CreedandAssassin’s Creed Syndicate. This era covers the action-adventure side of the franchise, while the games that come after it are much more RPG-focused. But while these two phases definitely have their major differences, they’re still easily recognizable asAssassin’s Creedtitles, and the vast majority of them do share the same general formula. And after 16 years of practically the same formula, fans are desperate for something new.
Assassin’s Creed Hexecould finally be that breath of fresh air that the franchise so desperately needs. Though fans have just one 30-second trailer to go off,Assassin’s Creed Hexedoes look like it’ll be quite the departure for the series, with its overall tone looking like the biggest shift. WhileAssassin’s Creedhas always had a fairly light tone, even when being dramatic,Assassin’s Creed Hexe’s teaser felt surprisingly spooky, with eerie music and visuals. Horror isn’t usually an element thatAssassin’s Creedexplores, and a whole game based around it could end up being very unique. And while it hasn’t been confirmed,Assassin’s Creed Hexe’s rumored 16th-century European Witch Trials settingwould naturally lend itself to a strong horror tone.
But by far the most intriguing aspect ofAssassin’s Creed Hexeis that fans really don’t know much about it right now. While upcoming projects likeAssassin’s Creed: Mirage,Assassin’s Creed Red,Assassin’s Creed Jade, andAssassin’s Creed Nexushave all shared some key details with fans, Ubisoft has remained tight-lipped onAssassin’s Creed Hexe, adding a sense of mystery and allure to the project that just isn’t there with the rest of Ubisoft’s upcoming AC projects. The notion that this could be a completely new type ofAssassin’s Creedgame, along with the fact that this is the next flagship title for the franchise and thus one Ubisoft has faith in, makesAssassin’s Creed Hexean incredibly exciting game already.
Assassin’s Creed Hexeis in development.
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