New Rumors Point to Ancient Rome and Mobile Assassin’s Creed Titles

New leaks suggest Ubisoft is currently developing two additional titles for the Assassin’s Creed franchise. According to a report from Eurogamer, which cites YouTuber Xj0nathan, one of these projects is reportedly set in ancient Rome.

Potential Codenames and Settings

The rumored project set in ancient Rome is reportedly codenamed “Mars.” Xj0nathan claims that two separate sources with access to Ubisoft’s backend systems verified the information, noting that the setting may tie into the planned Assassin’s Creed TV series. However, industry outlet Insider Gaming noted that while they have heard these codenames mentioned, they were unable to verify them independently, citing internal turbulence at Ubisoft following the departure of former series boss Marc-Alexis Côté.

The second rumored project, codenamed “Pocket,” is described as a mobile title set in Jerusalem. Early details suggest the gameplay may mirror the mechanics seen in Assassin’s Creed Valhalla’s Mastery Challenge, with a visual style comparable to the recent Prince of Persia release. The leaks identify a character named Myriam as the protagonist’s mentor.

Development Timelines and Franchise Context

While these projects are circulating in rumors, players shouldn’t expect immediate news. Insider Gaming reports that even if the “Mars” project moves into full production, official announcements likely wouldn’t surface until 2029 or 2030. This comes alongside recent internal reports suggesting a delay for the upcoming mainline entry, Assassin’s Creed Hexe, potentially pushing it to 2028.

These leaks arrive shortly after Ubisoft officially clarified that no remakes of past Assassin’s Creed games are currently in development. Fans should note that while Assassin’s Creed has explored Rome previously in 2010’s Brotherhood, that iteration focused on the city during the Renaissance era.

Why it matters

For fans of the series, these reports hint at a broad expansion of the franchise across different platforms and historical eras. The shift toward a mobile-focused title like “Pocket” suggests Ubisoft is looking to bring the core Assassin’s Creed experience to handheld devices in a more structured, mission-based format similar to existing challenge modes.

Because these reports remain unverified and point to long-term development windows, players should view them as speculative. For now, the focus remains on the confirmed mainline roadmap, as Ubisoft continues to navigate internal transitions and shifts in its release schedule for the series’ next big installments.