Summary
With the relatively recent releases ofAssassin’s Creed MirageandAssassin’s Creed Nexus, many fans may be curious as to when news regarding future games will come. There arerumors thatAssassin’s Creed Redwill release sometime in 2024, after all, and that means news about it has to come relatively soon. Luckily, fans can reasonably mark June 12 as a big news day for the franchise. It’s not confirmed yet, but the safest bet is anAssassin’s Creed-focused Ubisoft Forward taking place on that date.
Recently, Geoff Keighley confirmed his Summer Game Fest event for June 7, meaning fans can reasonably expect the first two weeks or so of the month to be covered in gaming news. It remains to be seen what a lot of companies will do, but the past few years have seen Ubisoft host its own event called Ubisoft Forward.Assassin’s Creednews has come from several of these, and that pattern isn’t likely to change this year.
Ubisoft Forward Will Wield a Hidden Blade
If a Ubisoft Forward happens in June, it will likely take place on June 12. It seems Ubisoft likes this date for whatever reason, having hosted a Ubisoft Forward on June 12 in 2020, 2021, and 2023. The gaming giant has also hosted events in September, but June 12 has been a mainstay in every year except 2022. In 2022, there was aSkull and Bones-focused Ubisoft Forwardreleased in early July, serving as an exception to the rule.
As a result, Ubisoft may decide to do something different with its event this year, but that feels unlikely. It was recently reported thatUbisoft was going “all-in” with itsAssassin’s Creedfranchise, thanks to its continued success. Ubisoft not featuringACat its Ubisoft Forward is even less likely ifAssassin’s Creed Reddoes release in 2024, but that doesn’t mean it would be the only game on the stage. With all the Assassin’s Creed games in development, it stands to reason fans will get a more intensive look than that. This is just speculation, of course, but it should be a good day even if AC Red is the only one to take the stage.
Assassin’s Creed Games in Development
According to various rumors, reports, and confirmations, Ubisoft has around 9Assassin’s Creedgames in development, most of which will be housed in a hub calledAC Infinity. Of the below titles, the most likely fans will hear about are Jade, Red, and Hexe, but fans shouldn’t also rule out confirmation of therumoredAssassin’s Creed Black Flag Remake.
Assassin’s Creed Nexus 2, a sequel to the VR game, was reportedly in discussion at Ubisoft ahead of Nexus' actual release. However, it is believed to be on ice afterthe “disappointing” sales of AC Nexus.
Assassin’s Creed Red
Assassin’s Creed Redis believed to be the furthest game along in development, withUbisoft’s early 2024 financial reportconfirming it will release between April 2024 and March 2025. Many believe this means a fall 2024 release date, given the franchise’s penchant for October and November. All that has really been confirmed about the game, though, is a Feudal Japan setting. The title otherwise stands ready for a big blast of news.
That said, there are plenty ofrumors and purported leaks aboutAssassin’s Creed Red. Some of the most interesting include the following:
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Remake
Ubisoft Singapore is rumored to be working on a remake ofAssassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag, with the game recently entering production. The latter usually means that fans shouldn’t expect much information, and indeed, they really should expect to see anything concrete like gameplay. However, a simple confirmation that this game is in development would send waves through the franchise and would simply be good marketing as the team reveals more of the new games coming too.
Assassin’s Creed Hexe
Revealed alongsideAssassin’s Creed RedisAC Hexe, which is perhaps the most mysterious game in development. Fans have received one trailer so far, one filled to the brim with teases. The codename Hexe (German for Witch), references to Mephisto, and use of the Alphabet of the Magi all point toward a Witch Hunt set in Germany. AnotherAssassin’s Creed Hexerumor suggests the protagonist will be named Elsa, and she’ll be the first solo female protagonist in the franchise. Ultimately, it remains to be seen as this one is seemingly further out thanAC Red, but as the next in line, a little more information would not be surprising.
Assassin’s Creed Jade
AC Jadeis a mobile game set in Ancient China, revolving around the Qin Dynasty complete with classic stealth, parkour, and assassination-focused gameplay, developed and published by Tencent. Reportedly,Assassin’s Creed Jadeis being delayedinternally as Tencent reorganizes its teams, but it would make sense for Ubisoft and Tencent to want some eyes on this game. It’s still set to release within the next year or two, in step with the more known-aboutACgames.
Assassin’s Creed Invictus, Nebula, Raid, and Echoes
Invictus, Nebula, Raid, andEchoesare the furthest out and are only known about through simple confirmations or outright rumors, any of which could be false. Fans shouldn’t expect any information on these games, but if the rumors are true, they’re exciting all the same.
Assassin’s Creed
Assassin’s Creed is an action-adventure stealth series published and developed by Ubisoft and its various first party studios. Originally releasing in 2007, the series has seen 12 mainline releases with the recent games moving to a more open-world RPG style. Each game typically showcases major historical moments like the Italian Renaissance, Crusades, or French Revolution, focusing mostly on a long standing conflict between the free-minded Assassins against the order loving Knights Templar.
