Could this new Ubisoft title actually be set in Germany? The clues are increasing

With the so-called Ubisoft formula the developer revolutionized the open world experience. Especially titles like Far Cry and Assassin's Creed always fall back on the tried and tested concept, partly to the chagrin of the fans.

The historical assassin games are sometimes so accurate that AC Unity for example was used to to rebuild Notre Dame in Paris. But since the release of Mirage At the end of last year the series became quiet. Until now, insider Tom Henderson is back with news about the supposed Germany Assassin's Creed.

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News about Assassin's Creed Witch

Since the first announcement of witch In 2022, few details about the title have been leaked. We know it from Ubisoft Montreal will be developed and will focus heavily on the topic of witchcraft.

In addition, the adventure should… Central Europe in the 16th century take place, namely during the time of the Holy Roman Empire. For this very reason it has already been speculated that Witch could play in Germany and these same clues are now consolidating. Renowned insider Tom Henderson provides additional information.

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From sources familiar with the development, Henderson has learned that the title is in the relatively early stages of development. Assassin's Creed Hexe should therefore be unpublished for Ubisoft Live service platform Infinity appear and, in contrast to its predecessors, one more linear experience offer. The currently The female protagonist is named Elsa and is said to have supernatural abilities.

In addition to general information, Henderson is said to have seen secret material that shows the woman's abilities. The video shows how Elsa appears to be… German soldiers from the 16th century are being hunted and used a spell to possess a nearby cat. The player controls the cat and uses it to distract the soldiers by knocking over a glass bottle, which shatters on the ground and attracts the soldiers' attention.

This news probably suggests that at least part of Hexe could be set in Germany. Unfortunately, the clip is not available on his website because he had to agree not to publish the material. But when exactly does Witch actually appear?

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When does Assassin's Creed Witch come out?

If everything goes according to plan, the title could be in the year 2026 for PC, Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5 will be released. In an interview with IGN One of the lead developers Marc-Alexis Côté explained that Hexe is “a different kind of game”: “Not everything has to be a 150-hour RPG, right? We want to bring more diversity to the places we choose to visit and the way we represent those eras.” We remain excited and will of course keep you updated.

Source: Insider gaming

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