Creed Hexe Delayed to 2028
Ubisoft has internally pushed back the release of Creed Hexe by a year, according to a shiftdelete.net report citing Insider Gaming.
The mainline entry in the long-running franchise is now scheduled to launch in 2028 rather than earlier internal windows.
Many fans had expected the game to arrive in 2027, marking the 20th anniversary of the franchise, as reported by shiftdelete.net.
Execs Depart Amid Creative Shifts
The project has faced a turbulent development cycle marked by major departures at the executive and creative levels. Ubisoft fired Marc-Alexis Côté, who had led the Assassin’s Creed franchise since 2020, in 2025 according to GameQuarter. Creative director Clint Hocking also left the company in February of this year.
Following Hocking’s departure, Jean Guesdon took over the creative director role. GameQuarter reported that Guesdon implemented structural changes to the game that contributed to the timeline adjustments. Shortly after Hocking’s exit, game director Benoit Richer likewise left Ubisoft.
Steady Progress Amid Wider Pipeline Plans
Despite the internal delays, Ubisoft issued an update on October 29 stating it is making steady progress on the darker project while acknowledging that work remains, as covered by GameQuarter and shiftdelete.net. The publisher promised its next major update on the title in 2027.
Alongside the delayed title, leaks point to two additional games in development: Codename Mars, a large project set in Ancient Rome, and Codename Pocket, a mobile title set in Jerusalem, according to shiftdelete.net.
Common Questions About the Release Timeline
When is Creed Hexe expected to launch?
The game is reportedly slated for a 2028 release following an internal one-year delay, according to Insider Gaming and shiftdelete.net.
What historical setting will the game feature?
GameQuarter reported that the game takes place during the witch trials of the Holy Roman Empire, with rumors pointing specifically to the German city of Würzburg.
Has Ubisoft officially confirmed the delay?
Ubisoft has not officially confirmed the 2028 release window, stating in its October update only that it is making steady progress with more news promised in 2027, as noted by shiftdelete.net.
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