Ubisoft is developing Assassin’s Creed Codename Hexe as a linear mainline entry set during the 16th-century German witch trials, shifting away from the expansive RPG design of recent titles, mp1st.com reported. Casting calls held between 2023 and recent months reveal that the story follows a central character named Petra, a young radical thinker targeted by brutal persecutions.
Character Roster and Casting Details for Codename Hexe
Casting documents uncovered by mp1st.com outline the primary cast, though character names likely serve as internal placeholders. Petra is characterized as a mid-twenties, strong-willed woman who rejects restrictive societal roles.
Her parents appear in the cast as Brigitte and Konrad. Brigitte is a compassionate midwife in her early forties, tied to rumors linking the protagonist to the Auditore bloodline. Konrad is described as an orthodox, caring family man who operates as the headsman of Neustadt.
Supporting figures include Bruno, a crude patriarchal leader; Anton, a shrewd and ambitious man operating in the shadows; Johanna, a wealthy manipulator; Theo, a sensitive younger brother; and Erika, an arrogant young woman obsessed with status. A separate leak mentioned by mp1st.com points to a mentor figure named Wolfgang.
Anna and Mother Gertrud join the narrative
The modern-day segment of the narrative introduces Anna, a driven career woman working in a competitive environment without a German background, signaling a likely connection to the Abstergo or Animus Hub framework. Lore details also highlight Mother Gertrud, a 65-year-old former village healer branded as a witch after failing to stop an outbreak.
Gertrud once taught Petra’s mother before the latter married and left healing behind. Gertrud now provides shelter to Petra as she flees an antagonistic faction known as The Order of the Lamb, which functions as a front for the Templars.
Augsburg appears as key city despite developer cuts
Narrative descriptions point to the German city of Augsburg as a key destination for Petra. Previous reporting from insider Rogue TX, cited by mp1st.com, indicates that Würzburg will appear in a subsequent expansion pass.
Development has faced setbacks, including the removal of roughly 50 developers earlier this year during an internal restructuring phase. Despite the loss of personnel, insider NateTheHate reported that production remains on track for a release window no earlier than the second half of 2027.
What is known about Assassin’s Creed Codename Hexe?
What historical period is Assassin’s Creed Codename Hexe set in?
The game is set in 16th-century Germany during the era of the witch trials.
Who is the protagonist of Codename Hexe?
The protagonist is an internal placeholder character named Petra, a mid-twenties radical thinker who is accused of witchcraft.
When is Codename Hexe expected to launch?
Insider NateTheHate indicates the title is slated for release in the second half of 2027 at the earliest.