In a recent interview with CEO Yves Guillemot, posted on the Ubisoft website, the executive revealed some exciting news for fans: remakes of certain Assassin’s Creed games are in the pipeline. While he didn’t specify which titles are being revisited, he hinted that these could be classics from before the Odyssey era. “Players can be excited about some remakes, which will allow us to revisit some of the games we’ve created in the past and modernize them,” Guillemot stated. He emphasized the richness of the worlds in some of the older Assassin’s Creed games.
This news aligns with unconfirmed reports suggesting an Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag remake is in the works. However, according to Kotaku, this project is still in its early stages and might not see a release for several years. Black Flag remains one of the most beloved entries in the series, thanks to its innovative pirate ship mechanics, which later influenced Ubisoft’s Skull & Bones, albeit with mixed results.
Whether the upcoming titles are remakes or entirely new adventures, Guillemot assured fans that they can expect a diverse range of gameplay experiences. He specifically mentioned Assassin’s Creed Hexe, a project shrouded in mystery but promised to be a stark departure from previous games. “There are a lot of good things to come, including Assassin’s Creed Hexe, which we’ve announced, which is going to be a very different game from Assassin’s Creed Shadows. We’re going to surprise people, I think,” he teased.
Beyond game announcements, Guillemot also touched on broader industry topics, including the potential of generative AI to enhance NPC interactions and his strong stance against online toxicity. “One thing I am concerned about right now is the malicious and personal online attacks that have been directed at some of our team members and partners. I want to make it clear that we, at Ubisoft, condemn these hateful acts in the strongest possible terms, and I encourage the rest of the industry and players to denounce them, too,” he asserted.
His comments likely refer to the backlash surrounding Assassin’s Creed Shadows, which features Yasuke, a Black samurai, as the protagonist. This choice sparked some controversy online, but Ubisoft stands firm against the negative, often personal, attacks that have arisen in response.
