Assassin’s Creed Just Got Some BIG News...

Summary

The video reviews Ubisoft’s plans for Assassin’s Creed in 2027. The commentator is cautiously optimistic: Ubisoft’s new leadership says it has listened to fans, but those promises will matter only if they lead to stronger games and better communication.

Listening to Fans

Ubisoft says its fan survey highlighted three priorities:

• Preserve Assassin’s Creed’s distinct identity and core foundations.
• Tell more cohesive stories that respect and expand the series’ lore.
• Communicate more regularly with fans.

The company also plans to hold closed workshops with creators and community members. The commentator welcomes these steps but says Ubisoft needs to rebuild trust through results, not just statements.

Game Updates and Development

• Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: The six-year-old game is getting New Game Plus on November 5. Valhalla has passed 40 million players. The update is expected to include progress-based scaling, new progression options, runes, achievements, a vault system, rewards, and Mithril for upgrading divine gear and runes. One reward is an outfit inspired by Naoe from Shadows.
• Black Flag Resynced: A major update adds New Game Plus, carrying over most gear, upgrades, the Jackdaw, costumes, and fleet. Subsequent runs become harder, with stronger enemies and ships; the mode can be completed five times. A Nightmare difficulty also makes enemies more damaging and parries harder. The commentator criticizes the new costumes as underwhelming.
• Codename Invictus: Ubisoft’s upcoming multiplayer game held a closed test with hundreds of players. Feedback reportedly praised the return of PvP, parkour, verticality, team play, and characters with distinct abilities. Ubisoft says it is working to make the game better fit fan expectations. The commentator hopes it can revive the series’ distinctive multiplayer.
• Assassin’s Creed Hexe: Development is progressing, but substantial work remains. Ubisoft says not to expect news until 2027. The commentator considers it a potentially pivotal game for the franchise and urges Ubisoft not to rush it.

Remakes, Netflix, and the Anniversary

Ubisoft says no remakes are currently in development, as its focus is on future games, including new settings and stories. The company has not ruled out remakes later.

Production of the Netflix Assassin’s Creed series is reportedly nearly complete. Jean Guesdon visited the set in Rome and consulted on scripts. Composer Anna Peel is working on the soundtrack, though no release date or footage has been announced.

The 20th anniversary of Assassin’s Creed falls in 2027. Ubisoft is planning a year of celebrations, including announcements, updates, rewards, and community events. Details have not yet been revealed.

People and Sources Mentioned

The video’s commentator, The Hidden One, discusses Ubisoft’s franchise update, the earlier fan survey, community workshops, and the Invictus playtest. People mentioned include Jean Guesdon, Marc-Alexis Côté, Martin Schelling, François de Bellois, Joe Raptor, and composer Anna Peel. The Invictus beta participants are discussed as a group rather than named individually.