Assassin's Creed Hexe Delay Rumored as New Rome Game Emerges

Assassin's Creed fans may have to wait longer than expected for the next major release, as a new rumor suggests Assassin's Creed Hexe has been delayed another year internally. At the same time, a new report suggests Ubisoft may be working on a new mainline Assassin's Creed game set in ancient Rome, but that title is still years away.

Recent reports indicate that Assassin's Creed Hexe was already facing production issues as recently as October. The game has reportedly been internally delayed, potentially pushing its release to 2028. Ubisoft has yet to announce the project under its final title officially, so it's unclear when we'll get our first proper look.

The rumored ancient Rome project is reportedly the codename for another upcoming mainline entry. If the project moves further into production, we might not hear anything substantial until 2029 or even 2030. Considering how long modern Assassin's Creed games take to develop, that timeline wouldn't be particularly surprising. If it's anything like Odyssey or Valhalla, you're potentially looking at another massive, 100-hour experience that takes several years to develop.

As for Hexe, another delay is disappointing, especially if you've been looking forward to its rumored witchcraft-inspired setting.

However, giving Ubisoft more time to get the game right might be the better decision. Assassin's Creed has a reputation to maintain, and after recent efforts to rebuild confidence in the franchise, releasing another unfinished experience could create more problems. If the developers need another year, it's probably worth waiting rather than rushing.

The delay could also leave 2027 without a major mainline Assassin's Creed release. Ubisoft's multiplayer project, Invictus, might fill that gap, although rumors suggest it has struggled during development. The franchise's 20th anniversary is also next year, which could allow Ubisoft to announce something else. While the company has previously indicated that it isn't currently working on remakes, confirming an Assassin's Creed 1 or Ezio-related remake would make sense for the anniversary.

Meanwhile, the rumored Rome project raises another discussion about the franchise's direction.

Not everyone enjoyed the massive RPG approach of Odyssey and Valhalla, although Origins received a more positive response from some longtime fans. Still, Valhalla's commercial success shows that there's a substantial audience for these larger experiences, even if they aren't everyone's preferred version of Assassin's Creed.

For now, Hexe remains the more interesting project if you prefer something different from the recent RPG entries. The Rome game is still too far away to judge, but Ubisoft's next few years could look quite different if these rumored delays and projects prove accurate.