Whenever a new Assassin’s Creed title enters development, it effortlessly captures the entire industry's attention, since everyone is curious about the next setting the franchise is going to tackle. I mean, I still remember that the first time I played an entry in the iconic franchise, my thoughts instantly drifted to wondering what other historical eras I would love to see the Assassins and Templars fighting in.
For years, Ubisoft’s saga has lived and breathed historical tourism, letting us leap off cathedral spires and systematically dismantle conspiracies across different eras. And whether you are a fan of the classic stealth-focused roots or the more recent, sprawling role-playing behemoths, there is always an undeniable level of excitement whenever details about the next historical playground begin to surface.
And that is exactly what just happened with Assassin’s Creed: Codename Hexe, the highly anticipated, witch-trial-themed entry that is shaping up to be the darkest chapter the series has ever seen.
A Gritty, Magic-Free Return to Stealth
According to a new batch of leaked specifications (thanks, Reddit), the upcoming historical journey of the Assassin’s Creed franchise is reportedly aiming for a June 2027 release window.
While that specific date...
