Leaks detail characters in Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed Hexe, set for 2027 at earliest
In short
New supposed character details for Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed Codename Hexe surfaced after the outlet MP1st found descriptions in a casting call, according to 3DNews and StopGame. The game is reported to be set in 16th-century Germany during the witch hunts, with a protagonist named Anika Adler, and its release is not expected before the second half of 2027. Ubisoft has said almost nothing publicly, so all available information comes from media reports and insiders, the outlets said.
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New supposed details about characters in Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed Codename Hexe appeared after the outlet MP1st found descriptions in a recently closed casting call, 3DNews and StopGame reported. Both outlets said the names used for the characters during casting are most likely not final. Ubisoft has said almost nothing about the game, StopGame wrote, so the information currently available comes from media reports and insiders. [ 1 , 4 ]
According to the leaked material, the game is set in 16th-century Germany during the witch hunts and has been described as the darkest Assassin’s Creed in the series, 3DNews, Habr News and StopGame reported. 3DNews said insider Rogue placed the events in the German city of Würzburg, during the peak of the witch trials, with a protagonist named Anika Adler, described as a descendant of Claudia Auditore, the sister of Ezio. StopGame, citing leaks, described Anika Adler as a girl accused of witchcraft who has to survive a period of harsh persecution. 3DNews also noted that the casting call mentions Augsburg rather than Würzburg. [ 1 , 3 , 4 ]
On development, 3DNews reported that creative director Clint Hocking and development head Benoit Richer left Codename Hexe in early 2026, and that Ubisoft removed 50 employees from work on the game last spring. StopGame reported rumours that the developers dropped role-playing elements to make a more linear project, while 3DNews reported rumours that the project lost its magical elements under new franchise leadership. Both outlets said the release should not be expected before the second half of 2027, and StopGame added that no exact date or platforms have been announced. [ 1 , 4 ]
Igromania and Habr News both emphasised that the information about the game comes only from rumours and leaks, with Habr News saying the title promises to be the darkest in the series and that MP1st shared new details about the heroes revealed through casting leaks. [ 2 , 3 ]
Why it matters
The reports show how details of a major unannounced Ubisoft title circulate through casting calls and insider accounts while the company stays silent, which is why outlets label the material as leaks rather than announcements. Documented staff departures and the removal of 50 employees from the project, as reported by 3DNews, point to a troubled production schedule for one of the publisher’s best-known franchises.
Key facts
- Ubisoft has released almost no official information about Assassin’s Creed Codename Hexe, and media coverage is based on reports and leaks, the outlets said. [ 1 , 3 , 4 ]
- The game is reported to be set in 16th-century Germany during the witch hunts and has been described as the darkest Assassin’s Creed in the series. [ 1 , 3 , 4 ]
- The outlet MP1st found descriptions of characters in a recently closed casting call for the game, with the names used likely not final, according to 3DNews and StopGame. [ 1 , 3 , 4 ]
- Insider Rogue said the protagonist is Anika Adler, a descendant of Claudia Auditore, and that the events take place in Würzburg, 3DNews reported, while the casting call mentions Augsburg. [ 1 ]
- StopGame described Anika Adler as a girl accused of witchcraft who has to survive a period of harsh persecution. [ 4 ]
- Both 3DNews and StopGame said the release should not be expected before the second half of 2027, and StopGame said there is no exact date or list of platforms. [ 1 , 4 ]
- 3DNews reported that creative director Clint Hocking and development head Benoit Richer left the project in early 2026 and that Ubisoft removed 50 employees from work on the game last spring. [ 1 ]
Confirmed by several sources
- Ubisoft has made almost no official statements about Assassin’s Creed Codename Hexe, and the available information comes from media reports and insiders. [ 1 , 3 , 4 ]
- Reports describe the game as set in 16th-century Germany during the witch hunt period and as the darkest title in the series. [ 1 , 3 , 4 ]
- The outlet MP1st reported new character details taken from casting calls for the game, and the character names used during development are likely not final. [ 1 , 3 , 4 ]
- The release of Assassin’s Creed Codename Hexe is expected no earlier than the second half of 2027. [ 1 , 4 ]
Still unclear
- The city where the game is set: 3DNews cited insider Rogue naming Würzburg, while the casting call found by MP1st mentions Augsburg. Two conflicting places appear in one report, both attributed to leaks rather than to Ubisoft.
- Whether the protagonist is Anika Adler and whether she is a descendant of Claudia Auditore. Reported through insider Rogue by 3DNews and repeated by StopGame from leaks; not confirmed by Ubisoft.
- Whether the game retains role-playing features or magical elements: StopGame reported RPG elements were dropped in favour of a more linear project, and 3DNews reported the project lost its magical elements. Both claims are attributed to rumours and unnamed sources rather than to confirmed information.
- Which platforms the game will be released on. StopGame said no platform information is available.
What local media are saying
Timeline, local time
- 3DNews publishes the reported character details, the alleged Würzburg setting, Anika Adler as protagonist, the Augsburg mention in the casting call, staff changes and the expected release window. [ 1 ]
- Igromania reports that only rumours and leaks are known about the game and that the latest leak reveals character details. [ 2 ]
- Habr News reports new rumours and insider information about the plot and key characters, describing the game as the darkest in the series. [ 3 ]
- StopGame reports the possible character descriptions, the 16th-century German setting, protagonist Anika Adler, reportedly dropped RPG elements and a release no earlier than the second half of 2027. [ 4 ]