With Assassin’s Creed Shadows already released and Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Resynced recently announced, the next major mystery surrounding the franchise is Assassin’s Creed Hexe.

Official details are still limited, but the game is expected to be set in Europe during the Witch Trials and to lean into a darker, spookier atmosphere.

However, recent insider reports have not exactly painted the project in the best light. Earlier this week, it was claimed that Assassin’s Creed Hexe had lost another director.

Benoit Richer reportedly left Ubisoft to open his own indie studio, while the previous director, Clint Hocking, departed the company in February during Ubisoft’s wider restructuring.

TL;DR – Quick Info
  • Assassin’s Creed Hexe has reportedly lost around 50 developers
  • The developers were allegedly moved to Ubisoft’s Interproject team
  • They reportedly have 3 months to find another internal project
  • The game may be reducing its budget
  • Its internal release window could move from June 2027 to the holiday period

Assassin’s Creed Hexe Has Reportedly Lost 50 Devs

Losing two directors in a short period is rarely a good sign for any major game, and now another report suggests that Assassin’s Creed Hexe has also lost roughly 50 developers.

According to Insider Gaming, these developers have been reassigned to Ubisoft’s Interproject team and given 3 months to secure a place on another project, or potentially face redundancy.

Could Assassin’s Creed Hexe Be Delayed?

At the moment, the exact reason behind the move remains unclear. Insider Gaming’s sources are reportedly only speculating for now, but one possibility is that Ubisoft may be trying to reduce the game’s budget.

The report also suggests that Assassin’s Creed Hexe could be delayed internally, moving from a planned June 2027 release window to the holiday period instead. Considering Assassin’s Creed Shadows also experienced multiple delays before launch, such a shift would not be especially surprising.

What This Could Mean for Ubisoft

Whatever is happening behind the scenes at Ubisoft, the situation does not sound particularly encouraging. A large number of developers leaving or being reassigned is rarely a sign that production is moving smoothly.

While Assassin’s Creed Hexe could still turn into a strong entry in the series, the project appears to be going through significant internal changes. Because of that, the final version may end up looking very different from what fans originally expected.