Ubisoft has announced a pause on the development of further Assassin's Creed remakes, citing a desire to concentrate on new installments and projects. This decision follows what the company described as a "tremendous amount" of learning from Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced.
Instead of revisiting past titles, Ubisoft's development teams are now prioritizing future projects, including the previously rumored Codename Hexe, which is reportedly a witch-themed game set during the Holy Roman Empire, and Codename Invictus, an unrevealed multiplayer Assassin's Creed title. The company also stated that its teams are working on other unannounced projects featuring new settings and stories. More details on Codename Hexe are expected next year.
Updates to Existing Titles
While new remakes are on hold, Ubisoft is continuing to support its current Assassin's Creed games. Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced has recently received a New Game+ mode, a "nightmare" difficulty setting, new takedown animations, and additional cosmetic items. Furthermore, Assassin's Creed Valhalla will be getting a New Game+ mode on November 5th. This update will introduce an optional progression system, increased resources for upgrades, a new gear quality tier, a stash system, and further cosmetic additions.
Future of the Franchise
Jean Guesdon, head of content for Assassin's Creed, outlined Ubisoft's current strategy in a recent statement. Feedback from players indicates a desire for increased communication, a stronger emphasis on the series' "unique identity," and a more coherent narrative that expands upon the established lore. Ubisoft plans to conduct further closed-door workshops with prominent members of the Assassin's Creed fanbase to discuss the future direction of the series.
Codename Invictus, which recently underwent a closed playtest, has shown potential in its PvP elements, parkour mechanics, vertical map design, and character variety. Ubisoft noted that player feedback highlighted a desire for the game to better reflect the core pillars of the Assassin's Creed franchise while maintaining its multiplayer focus. "Invictus is now evolving in an exciting direction that better reflects those pillars while staying true to its multiplayer ambitions," Guesdon stated.
Ubisoft acknowledged the possibility of revisiting older titles in the future, stating, "Like many of you, we love the idea of revisiting our classic titles, and we'll keep exploring opportunities to bring older titles back."
This strategic shift occurs amidst broader company changes, including recent layoffs at Ubisoft Singapore and ongoing cost-cutting measures. The company had previously indicated that the current financial year would be a "low point," with expectations of improved performance from its major franchises, including Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, and Ghost Recon, by early 2029. The company also received a significant investment from Tencent earlier this year.