Ubisoft has released a lengthy update on the future of Assassin’s Creed, and there’s quite a bit to unpack, including some news that I imagine longtime fans have been waiting years to hear. Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is finally getting New Game+, Black Flag Resynced has received its final major content update, and Ubisoft has shared new information about Codename Hexe, its multiplayer project Invictus, and the upcoming live-action Netflix series.
The announcement, published October 29, also addresses the future of Assassin’s Creed remakes and offers a glimpse at what’s being planned for the franchise’s 20th anniversary in 2027.
And yes, you read that correctly. Assassin’s Creed is about to turn twenty years old. The original game launched in 2007, which doesn’t seem all that long ago until you remember that the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 were still the hot new consoles. And the PS3 didn’t even have trophies at the time. Damn, I’m getting old.
Anyway, let’s get into what Ubisoft had to say.
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Is Finally Getting New Game+
We’ll start with what might be the biggest surprise of the announcement. Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is getting New Game+ on November 5, 2026, nearly six years after its original release.
Ubisoft says the game has now surpassed 40 million players, and to celebrate, it’s finally delivering one of the community’s most requested features.
For those unfamiliar with New Game+, it allows players to start another playthrough while retaining much of the progress and equipment earned during their previous adventure. In Valhalla’s case, Ubisoft says the mode will feature its own difficulty scaling, allowing returning players to tackle Eivor’s journey with their existing gear and character progression.
The update is bringing quite a bit more than that, too.
Players can expect an optional progression system where gear, runes, and masteries contribute to Eivor’s overall Power, along with new runes, achievements, a stash system, and additional rewards. Among those rewards is a Master Assassin outfit inspired by Naoe’s appearance in Assassin’s Creed Shadows.
Ubisoft is also introducing Mithril, a new resource used to upgrade Divine Gear and strengthen runes, while Divine Gear quality will become available for all items.
Additional details will be provided in the full patch notes, and Ubisoft says news about current-generation console updates is coming in the next few days.
I’ll admit, it’s a little amusing that Valhalla is getting New Game+ this far into its life. Then again, considering how enormous that game is, perhaps some players are only now finishing their first playthrough.
Either way, it’s a welcome addition for anyone who wants another trip through Viking-era England without starting completely from scratch.
Black Flag Resynced Receives Its Final Major Update
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, the remake of the beloved pirate adventure, launched back on July 9, and Ubisoft Singapore has continued supporting it with updates and additional content.
The latest update is also its last major content release, although Ubisoft says smaller quality-of-life improvements will continue over the coming months.
The update introduces New Game+, a new Nightmare Mode difficulty, additional finishers, trinkets, rewards, and customization options.
Players can also unlock Blackbeard’s iconic outfit, Edward Kenway’s London attire, and new customization options for the Jackdaw and its crew.
Nightmare Mode is intended to provide a much more demanding experience, with tougher enemies and combat that punishes mistakes. For those who have already conquered the Caribbean and want another challenge, this should provide a good reason to return.
Ubisoft says it has no additional major content currently planned for Black Flag Resynced, making this something of a farewell update for the remake.
And if there’s one Assassin’s Creed setting that deserves repeated visits, sailing around the Caribbean as a pirate certainly ranks pretty high on the list.
Codename Invictus Is Changing Following Player Feedback
Ubisoft also provided an update on Codename Invictus, its upcoming multiplayer Assassin’s Creed project.
Earlier this year, hundreds of players participated in a private testing session featuring an early prototype of the game. According to Ubisoft, feedback was positive regarding the return of player-versus-player multiplayer, particularly the parkour, vertical map design, team-based gameplay, and ability to play as different Assassin’s Creed characters with their own skills and playstyles.
However, testers also felt that the experience needed more of the elements that make Assassin’s Creed recognizable in the first place.
Ubisoft says the development team has spent the past several months adjusting the project to better reflect those core elements while maintaining its multiplayer ambitions.
The company hasn’t revealed a release date or provided a detailed breakdown of the changes, and it cautions that information circulating online about the project may be outdated or inaccurate.
I think the feedback about preserving the identity of Assassin’s Creed is worth paying attention to. Multiplayer can certainly work within this franchise, but it needs to feel like Assassin’s Creed rather than some unrelated multiplayer game with familiar characters attached to it.
We’ll have to see what Ubisoft eventually comes up with.
Codename Hexe Is Still in Development
For players more interested in a new single-player experience, Ubisoft confirmed that development continues on Codename Hexe, the darker entry in the franchise that was originally announced several years ago.
Unfortunately, anyone hoping for a major reveal today is going to have to keep waiting.
Ubisoft says the team is making steady progress but still has work ahead of it, with the next major update on Hexe planned for sometime in 2027.
That’s about all the company was willing to share, so there’s still no confirmed release date or substantial new gameplay information.
The darker direction of Hexe remains intriguing, especially considering the wide variety of historical settings and styles the series has explored over the years. Hopefully, when Ubisoft is ready to show more, we’ll get a better understanding of what makes this particular entry different.
Don’t Expect Another Assassin’s Creed Remake Anytime Soon
One of the more interesting details in Ubisoft’s announcement concerns the possibility of additional remakes.
Following the release of Black Flag Resynced, fans have naturally wondered whether other older Assassin’s Creed games might receive similar treatment.
Ubisoft’s answer is pretty straightforward: there are currently no other Assassin’s Creed remakes actively in development.
The company says Black Flag Resynced was its first remake for the franchise and provided valuable experience in rebuilding older systems, introducing modern features, and balancing nostalgia with changes intended for today’s players.
That doesn’t mean Ubisoft has completely abandoned the idea of revisiting other classic entries. The company says it remains interested in exploring those opportunities, but its development teams are currently concentrating on future Assassin’s Creed projects, including games and settings that haven’t been announced yet.
So, if you’ve been holding out hope for a remake of the original Assassin’s Creed, Assassin’s Creed II, or another older favorite, don’t expect an announcement anytime soon.
At least Ubisoft is being upfront about it instead of allowing rumors to run wild indefinitely.
Netflix’s Assassin’s Creed Series Is Nearing the End of Production
The upcoming live-action Assassin’s Creed series for Netflix also received a brief update.
According to Ubisoft, production is nearing completion in Rome, Italy, where franchise Head of Content Jean Guesdon recently visited the set, reviewed scripts, and met with the showrunners.
The company also confirmed that award-winning composer Hannah Peel has joined the project to create its musical score. Her previous work includes Insomnia, Rogue Agent, and Game of Thrones: The Last Watch.
No premiere date has been announced.
Video game adaptations have enjoyed something of a resurgence in recent years, although turning Assassin’s Creed into a successful television series presents some interesting challenges. The games combine historical fiction, elaborate conspiracies, parkour, stealth, and an overarching modern-day storyline, and finding the right balance between those elements will be important.
Still, the premise certainly has plenty of potential, and the franchise’s historical settings offer a wealth of material to explore.
Assassin’s Creed Turns 20 in 2027
Finally, Ubisoft is preparing to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Assassin’s Creed throughout 2027.
The original game debuted in November 2007, introducing players to Altaïr Ibn-La’Ahad and the conflict between the Assassins and Templars. Since then, the franchise has taken us through Renaissance Italy, the American Revolution, the Caribbean, ancient Egypt, Greece, Viking-era England, feudal Japan, and plenty of other places along the way.
Ubisoft says its anniversary plans will include reveals, updates, rewards, and community activities, although the company is keeping the details under wraps for now.
A special 20th anniversary logo has also been revealed.
As someone who enjoys seeing older games and franchises celebrated rather than forgotten, I’m looking forward to seeing what Ubisoft has planned. Twenty years is a pretty impressive milestone, especially for a series that has reinvented itself several times while maintaining such a recognizable identity.
Ubisoft Wants to Strengthen the Future of Assassin’s Creed
Beyond the individual game announcements, Ubisoft spent some time discussing its broader plans for the franchise.
A new leadership team, headed by Martin Schelling, has been working on the long-term direction of Assassin’s Creed. Ubisoft says community feedback has emphasized three recurring concerns: preserving the franchise’s identity, maintaining a more coherent overarching story that respects established lore, and improving communication between the developers and players.
The company says those concerns are helping shape its priorities, with additional community surveys and private workshops planned to gather more feedback.
That’s encouraging to hear, although the important part will be seeing how those intentions translate into actual games.
Assassin’s Creed has changed quite a bit since Altaïr first started climbing towers and leaping into conveniently placed piles of hay. Some of those changes have been excellent, others have been divisive, and fans have never been shy about expressing their opinions.
Personally, I don’t think the franchise needs every game to follow exactly the same formula. There’s room for different settings, different approaches to combat, and different types of adventures, provided Ubisoft remembers what made people fall in love with Assassin’s Creed in the first place.
Between Valhalla’s long-awaited New Game+, the continued development of Hexe and Invictus, the Netflix series, and next year’s anniversary celebrations, there’s certainly plenty happening with the franchise.
Now we’ll see how much of it Ubisoft can deliver.
