Assassin’s Creed Hexe reportedly pushed to 2028 as Ubisoft looks toward Ancient Rome

If you were hoping to get your hands on the next major, spooky installment of the Assassin’s Creed series soon, you might have to wait a little longer. According to a recent report from GamesRadar+ citing Insider Gaming, the project codenamed Assassin’s Creed Hexe has faced internal development hurdles, leading to a reported one-year delay. This pushes the likely release window for the witch-themed open-world game out to 2028.

A rocky road for Hexe

The road to launch for Hexe has been far from smooth. Development has seen significant leadership turnover throughout this year, including the departure of original creative director Clint Hocking and, shortly thereafter, game director Benoit Richer. Jean Guesdon, a veteran developer known for his work on Black Flag and Origins, has since taken over the creative direction for the title.

Expanding the series beyond Hexe

While Hexe appears to be delayed, rumors suggest that Ubisoft is far from slowing down its production of the franchise. Reporting from YouTuber j0nathan suggests that two additional titles are currently in the works: one codenamed ‘Mars’ and another ‘Pocket.’ According to the reports, Mars is expected to bring the series to Ancient Rome for the first time—a shift that some speculate may tie into upcoming Netflix content—while Pocket is rumored to be a mobile-focused title set in Jerusalem. As always, these reports remain unconfirmed, and it is best to treat them as rumors until Ubisoft makes an official announcement.

Why it matters

For players, this news serves as a reminder that Ubisoft’s release roadmap for the Assassin’s Creed franchise is highly fluid. With Hexe potentially sliding into 2028, fans of the series’ more experimental, supernatural-leaning settings will need to exercise patience. The focus on new, potentially smaller-scale projects like ‘Pocket’ suggests a shift in how Ubisoft might manage its pipeline, balancing traditional console experiences with mobile expansion.

If these reports hold true, the expansion into Ancient Rome with ‘Mars’ could offer a fresh historical playground for players who enjoyed the series’ previous visits to Italy, though on a much larger chronological scale. Keep an eye on official channels for updates, as the company’s internal restructuring and shift in focus will inevitably dictate the next few years of the series’ availability.