Ubisoft seems to be defying the age-old advice of “don’t put all your eggs in one basket,” as a recent report indicates their unwavering focus on the Assassin’s Creed franchise. It appears that the French publisher is going all in, betting heavily on the success of this beloved series.
In a recent whirlwind of rumors, it has emerged that Ubisoft is apparently diving into the deep waters of an Assassin’s Creed Black Flag remake. Now, this news is raising more than a few eyebrows, considering the studio’s ongoing struggle to finally release the long-awaited and continuously delayed tactical pirate adventure, Skull and Bones which owes its embattled existence to Black Flag.
Furthermore, if we’re to believe the buzz from Insider Gaming’s report, Ubisoft is about to unleash a whole army of Assassin’s Creed titles in the coming years. We’re not just talking about one or two, but a whopping 11 new entries in the acclaimed franchise.
Here are all the 11 Assassin’s Creed games we can expect to see:
Assassin’s Creed Mirage (Single-player)
- Status: In production
- Release date: October 12, 2023
Assassin’s Creed Nexus (VR)
- Status: In production
- Release date: 2023
Assassin’s Creed Codename Jade (Mobile)
- Status: In production
- Release date: Expected 2023
Assassin’s Creed Codename Red (Single-player)
- Status: In production
- Release date: Expected 2023
Assassin’s Creed Codename Hexe (Single-player)
- Status: Pre-production
- Release date: Expected 2025/2026
Assassin’s Creed Codename Invictus (Multiplayer)
- Status: Pre-production
- Release date: Expected 2025/2026
Assassin’s Creed Codename Nebula (Single-player)
- Status: Concept/prototype
- Release date: Unknown
- Details: Pitched by Ubisoft Sofia in Bulgaria, which is known for co-developing Assassin’s Creed III: Liberation and Assassin’s Creed Rogue. According to the pitch, the game will be set in India, the Mediterranean, and the Aztec Empire.
Assassin’s Creed Codename Raid (Multiplayer)
- Status: Concept/prototype
- Release date: Unknown
- Details: Pitched by Ubisoft Chengu in China, which is known for leading the development of the mobile game Monkey King Escape. According to the pitch, the game will be a free-to-play 4-player co-op with PvE mode, featuring iconic characters from the Assassin’s Creed universe.
Assassin’s Creed Codename Echoes (Multiplayer)
- Status: Concept/prototype
- Release date: Unknown
- Details: Pitched by Ubisoft Annency in France, which is known for developing the multiplayer portion of many Ubisoft games, including the Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell series and the Assassin’s Creed series. According to the pitch, the game will be multiplayer and leverage Ubisoft’s Scalar technology.
Assassin’s Creed Nexus 2 (VR)
- Status: Internal discussions are ongoing
- Release date: Unknown
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Remake (Single-player)
- Status: Greenlit
- Release date: Unknown
At first glance, this may seem like an exciting lineup, but upon closer examination, there’s more than meets the eye. It’s no secret that Ubisoft might be preparing for rough seas with Skull and Bones, leading them to place their bets on a tried-and-true franchise to pull them out of the financial quagmire that Skull and Bones might be.
While that might be a sensible business move, let’s not overlook the importance of quality over quantity. Pursuing an abundance of titles can often lead to diluted efforts and lackluster results. Instead, wouldn’t it make more sense for Ubisoft to explore other avenues?
A franchise like Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell or a remake of the beloved Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time would bring a breath of fresh air and a sense of nostalgia to its offerings. With its current trajectory, Ubisoft risks causing franchise fatigue among its dedicated followers.
It is also worth noting that many of these codenamed projects are likely just concepts, and known to be studio pitches at this stage. Several of them may not even reach development, and there is no guarantee that they will be released.
