{
  "id": 17105215,
  "title": "Ubisoft Shares Cryptic Assassins Creed Codename Hexe Update",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/ubisoft-shares-cryptic-assassins-creed-codename-hexe-update",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-29T17:32:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IGN",
    "slug": "ign",
    "url": "https://www.ign.com/articles/ubisoft-shares-cryptic-assassins-creed-codename-hexe-update"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ubisoft has announced a new installment in the Assassin's Creed series, codenamed Hexe, back in 2022. Since then, very little information has been released about the game. In a recent blog post, Ubisoft provided a cryptic clue that may offer some insight into the project, but it remains unclear if the message can be deciphered. The company outlined its vision for the future of Assassin's Creed, with Hexe being a significant part of that future. Ubisoft explained that they are making steady progress on the darker, more immersive experience but acknowledged that there is still work ahead. They expressed gratitude for the fans' patience and enthusiasm for the project. The blog post also mentioned that the team remains focused on delivering the unique vision behind Hexe and that a major update will be shared in 2027. Ubisoft included a coded message for dedicated players, but the meaning behind the message remains uncertain. The teaser for Hexe, which is the only visual clue released so far, features a spooky theme. There is currently limited information about the game's setting, release date, and story, other than the possibility of witchcraft playing a major role. Earlier this year, a leaker claimed that a popular Assassin's Creed character would return, and it was reported that the game underwent internal changes to adjust its magical elements. Furthermore, staffing changes occurred earlier in the year, following the departure of the game's director and creative director.",
  "summary": "Assassin's Creed Codename Hexe was announced all the way back in 2022, but aside from a spooky teaser, we still don't know much about it. In a new blog post, Ubisoft has shared a cryptic clue that may shed some light on the project — if you're able to decode it, that is.",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}