Insider Rogue I Tx, who earned a reputation for accurate predictions for XDefiant and Far Cry 7, discovered the string “Season_Pass_Wuerzburg_Expansion” in Ubisoft’s codebase. According to the screenshot, the first story expansion for the grim Assassin’s Creed Hexe will take players to the Bavarian city of Würzburg—not the main location, but a DLC. The choice is no accident: between 1626 and 1631, under Bishop Philipp Adolf von Ehrenberg, approximately 900 people were burned there, including 25 children aged 4 to 14. The atmosphere of horror perfectly suits the concept of Hexe.
The main game is tentatively scheduled for release in June 2027 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S with Denuvo protection and an 18+ rating. There will be three editions: Standard for $70, Deluxe for $90, and Collector’s for $120. In terms of mechanics, magic has been removed, but the fear system from Jack the Ripper has returned—enemies will run and make mistakes, and the world has become more linear, divided into three large regions. The graphics are noticeably improved compared to Shadows.
Therefore, the main character is named Anika—a descendant of Claudia Auditore. Ezio himself will appear as a mentor. Development is being led by Ubisoft Montreal, and Jean Guesdon (Black Flag, Origins) has become creative director following the departure of Clint Hocking. The project has been in development since 2022. Ubisoft hasn’t officially commented on the details, but the leak appears convincing.
