Summary
- Assassin's Creed Hexe may have a dark, haunting tone.
- The story allegedly focuses on Elsa seeking revenge for her executed mother.
- Previous games in the series have a common theme of a revenge storyline.
A notable Assassin's Creed leaker has revealed several interesting details about the upcoming title in the series, Codename Hexe. Although Assassin's Creed Hexe isn't expected to release for a long time yet, fans may have their first idea of what to expect thanks to one individual.
Assassin's Creed Hexe was first announced in late 2022, although details were sparse about the game. With all the series' focus in recent times on Assassin's Creed Shadows, any potential news on Hexe has been very limited. Upon its initial announcement, it was confirmed that it was intended to be the next release in the series after Assassin's Creed Shadows, although after almost three years, it's not clear if this remains the case.
How Assassin's Creed Shadows Honors the Lore of Early Games
Assassin's Creed Shadows is a standalone adventure for the most part, but there are a few references to the franchise's earlier entries.
As spotted by TheGamer, Ubisoft partner and previous leaker BunnyTheVillain on X has claimed that the upcoming Assassin's Creed Hexe will feature a "dark, haunting tone," in which female protagonist Elsa will be "seeking revenge for her mother, who was executed as a witch during the witch trials." This report lines up with an Assassin's Creed Hexe leak from around a year ago, where the name Elsa first appeared.
Assassin's Creed Hexe's Story May Be Familiar Territory For Series Fans
It's only a small piece of news and, as with any rumor, it should be taken with a pinch of salt. However, it certainly sounds plausible if the series' past is anything to go by. Previous Assassin's Creed storylines have often honed in on the idea of a "revenge story," in which the protagonist takes it upon themselves to right these wrongs over the course of the story. It's something that has served the Assassin's Creed franchise well over the years, and it wouldn't be a surprise to see it return in Hexe.
With Assassin's Creed Hexe on the way, it could be a very busy period for the series. A recent rumor has suggested that Assassin's Creed could be set to release as many as nine games over the next six years, which would be a considerable increase in its activity over recent years. This naturally increases the chance of franchise fatigue, but Ubisoft is seemingly betting big on the strength of Assassin's Creed.
- ESRB
- mature m17+
- Developer(s)
- Ubisoft Montreal
- Publisher(s)
- Ubisoft
- Engine
- AnvilNext
- Franchise
- Assassin's Creed
- Genre(s)
- Adventure, Platformer, Fighting
