Assassin’s Creed codename Hexe – everything we know
Assassin’s Creed codename Hexe is probably the most mysterious and intriguing of them all Assassin’s Creed projects that Ubisoft currently has in the works. We’ve only had a small taste of it, so it’s definitely a project we still have a lot of questions about.
As one of many upcoming matches from Ubisoft there is a lot of speculation about the release of Hexand we put it all together to help inform what it could look like.
We count that Assassin’s Creed Hexe will bring an experience never seen before in the world Assassin’s Creed series, and because many players are already speculating about themes and settings – but while we speculate, we don’t know if it will end up on the Internet best Assassin’s Creed games lists until we know more. Here’s everything we know so far.
Assassin’s Creed codename Hexe – cut to the chase
- What is it? An upcoming addition to the Assassin’s Creed game series
- When can I play it? TBA
- What can I play it on? TBA
- Who makes it? Ubisoft (specifically Ubisoft Montreal)
Assassin’s Creed Codename Hexe Trailers
equal to Assassin’s Creed codename Redfor which we only received one trailer Codename Hexe, and it’s quite short. The thirty-second reveal trailer introduces us to a shadowy, creepy forest before the camera moves through tree branches and lands on what appears to be a talisman over a fire that takes the classic shape of the Assassin’s Creed logo. While the trailer doesn’t give us a release date or any information about the platforms the game will be available on, there’s still a bit more to parse.
At first glance the logo, made of sticks and string, doesn’t look that unusual, but the end card places the same structure on an inverted pentacle, which is traditionally used in relation to the occult. An alphabet surrounds the symbol, and letters in the pentagram also offer clues about the game that might be missed unless you can figure out the translation.
Luckily, you won’t have to do the translation yourself, as many eager-eyed players have already started parsing all the clues in the trailer. As explained by community stalwarts Access the Animus in a detailed YouTube video, the outside of the symbol translates directly from the alphabet of the Magi into German, and says “Wir arbaiten im dem twnckel um dem light zu served”, which, when translated into English, says “we work in the night to to serve the light.” As Ezio said in Assassin’s Creed Brotherhoodthat has since become a ‘catchphrase’ of the series.
But this isn’t the only information that needs to be parsed. In the center of the symbol, the same alphabet can be used to roughly translate the inner sections. In the outer ring is spelled the word ‘Mephisto’, a demon from German folklore, followed by ‘Rache’ meaning ‘revenge’, and ‘Hwsa’ meaning ‘house’ or ‘family’. All in all, the phrase ‘Mephisto avenge the house/family’ remains, strongly leaning towards Hex with the theme of Germanic mythology and the occult.
Assassin’s Creed Codename Hexe Story and Setting
Based on the information that can be gleaned from the reveal trailer, we can start to gather some information about the story, theme and setting of Hex. The first major clue is in the codename title, Hex, (Hek-sa), which simply translates to ‘Witch’ in German. This alone is enough to lead many players to believe that the game’s setting will be Germany between the early 1720s and the mid-1730s, and in combination with the translation of the ending from the reveal trailer, there are more than enough clues to suggest the setting will be Germany.
Due to the speculative setting and dark imagery of the trailer, in addition to the use of the Alphabet of the Magi, we expect the game’s story during this period to largely revolve around the witch trials held by the Holy Roman Empire. The setting, trials and a healthy dose of occultism and mystery – and magic? – could create quite a dark experience compared to others Assassin’s Creed games.
Marc-Alexis Cote has stated that Hex will be “a very different kind Assassin’s Creed game.” But what exactly this means is incredibly open to interpretation at this point – although we do know that this will be the next ‘flagship’ in the series and is being developed by the team behind Walhalla as such. Many fans expect the occult aspects to make for a more thriller or horror version of the franchise, and depending on how this is implemented, there’s a chance Hex and its new version would even be among the best horror games if it wants to deviate from the traditional formulas of Assassin’s Creed.
Assassin’s Creed Codename Hexe Gameplay
Even though we can parse the reveal trailer for clues about the game’s story and setting, exactly how it plays out remains largely a mystery. Although we expect the standard stealth and infiltration alongside complicated combat Assassin’s Creed games continue in some form, there are a few things worth noting about the game that could shake up the traditional AC formula.
In a interview with IGNstates Cote Hex “won’t be an RPG” in an effort to “bring more diversity to the places we want to visit and the way we represent those time periods.” So we know for sure that the game won’t play in a similar way Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Odysseyor Origin. But the genre and length of Hexe still remain a mystery.
With the RPG elements removed, there are a lot of potential routes the game could take, which leads us to believe that a more survival-horror-adventure game could be likely – if it doesn’t also follow the old-school stealth routes the game takes offers. Mirage also brings back.
Unusually, we also didn’t see the game’s killer or main character – not even an outline or silhouette. Since the game may be set in the Holy Roman Emperor’s witch trials, taking on the role of someone being tried or hunted would be an incredibly interesting take on the game.
Assassin’s Creed Codename Hexe Developer
The precise Ubisoft studio behind it Assassin’s Creed codename Hexe is Ubisoft Montreal. This is important in two ways. Firstly, this is the studio that started the series back in 2007 with the first game, and secondly, this is the team behind the biggest RPG-style entry in the mall in Assassin’s Creed Valhalla. For what it’s worth, it’s also the studio behind it Far Cry5 And Far cry New dawn, Assassin’s Creed originsAnd Sight dogs 2 (name a few).
On the staff side, Clint Hocking is on board as creative director, whose credits include some of the aforementioned games – some of Ubisoft’s most comprehensive.
Assassin’s Creed Codename Hexe News
Possibly Assassin’s Creed Hexe teaser taken from Assassin’s Creed Mirage
In October 2023, data miners discovered an unused video in Assassin’s Creed Mirage which seems to tease upcoming changes to the series and could have a major impact Hex. As reported by our sister site GameRadar+, the scene “a filename referencing Assassin’s Creed Neo” (perhaps another upcoming game) and two voices, both called ‘Animus Operator’, talk about how our 21st century is ancient history. While it’s not a direct hint at Hexe, as it’s one of the next games in the series, there’s been a lot of speculation about how this could relate to the creepy entry into the series.
Assassin’s Creed Hexe will leave a “lasting mark on the franchise,” according to a LinkedIn post
According to a LinkedIn post shared by Ubisoft Motreal’s Talent Acquisition Specialist, Yara Tabbara, Assassin’s Creed codename Hexe will “leave a lasting mark on the franchise.” The details of what this means for the game are unknown and we still have a huge amount to learn, including a genre, concrete setting and release date, but it’s still exciting enough to know that Hexe could be a wake-up call Assassin’s Creed as we know it.
Assassin’s Creed codename Hexe announced as part of Ubisoft Forward 2022
The first trailer for Assassin’s Creed codename Hexe was shown at Ubisoft Forward 2022, showing a look at a shady forest and a brand new look for the logo, before placing it on a pentagram and ending the trailer. With such an extreme lack of information, the trailer leaves the door open to interpretation for players, and there’s already a lot of speculation circulating about what this game will have to offer and how it will differentiate itself from the traditional franchise.