The upcoming Assassin's Creed Hexe promises to break away from its predecessors by delving into witchcraft set against the backdrop of the Holy Roman Empire, and we have some new gameplay details to share.
Assassin's Creed Hexe promises to be a departure from its predecessors, with Ubisoft Montreal at the helm. Set in 16th century Central Europe in the midst of the Holy Roman Empire, the game is said to delve deeply into witchcraft.
Assassin's Creed Hexe: A Dark Journey Into 16th Century Witchcraft
Expected to launch in 2026 on the Assassin's Creed Infinity platform, Hexe offers a more linear experience with elements of open-world exploration reminiscent of previous Assassin's Creed titles. Featuring a single female protagonist named Elsa,the game will showcase her supernatural abilities, though details remain undisclosed.
Insider Gaming has obtained exclusive footage showing Elsa's magic skills as she evades 16th century German soldiers by possessing a cat and manipulating her environment to evade pursuit. The game's setting, depicted in dark, gloomy streets, sets a foreboding tone.Hexe is rumored to include a fear system inspired by Assassin's Creed Syndicate's Jack The Ripper DLC. Given the historical context of the 16th century witch trials, in which thousands were executed, this system sounds like it could add a layer of realism to the game's narrative.
While these details are still in the early stages, Ubisoft Vice President Marc-Alexis Côté's assertion that Hexe will offer a "different kind of game" holds true so far. As he expressed to IGN in 2022, the goal is to diversify gameplay experiences and representations of historical periods beyond the traditional 150-hour RPG format.