Ubisoft updates Valhalla, schedules Hexe for 2027, halts other remakes

This is a new development in a story we reported earlier: Ubisoft adds New Game Plus to Assassin's Creed Valhalla on November 5.

Ubisoft published its Assassin’s Creed Fall 2026 Update on October 29, 2026, on X, presenting a package that adds New Game Plus to Assassin’s Creed Valhalla on November 5, 2026, sets the next major Codename Hexe update for 2027, and halts new remakes beyond Black Flag Resynced.

New Game Plus lets players start a fresh game while carrying over progression items and levels from a previous playthrough. An optional progression mode will make Gear, Runes, and Masteries contribute to Eivor’s Power. Mithril, a new resource, will upgrade Divine Gear and strengthen runes, and Divine Gear quality will apply to all items. The update adds new runes, achievements, a stash system, and rewards including a Master Assassin outfit inspired by Naoe’s look in Assassin’s Creed Shadows.

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla has surpassed 40 million players. The game launched in November 2020, and IGN gave it a score of 8 at launch. IGN reviewer Brandin Tyrrel said, “Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is a massive, beautiful open-world fueled by brutal living and the dirty work of conquerors.” IGN also reported that players waited nearly two years for Steam achievements and that bugs were still being fixed as late as January 2025.

Valhalla has PS5 and Xbox Series versions but has not received a PS5 Pro Enhanced glow-up. Ubisoft will share full details in upcoming Patch Notes along with news on current-generation console updates in the coming days.

Ubisoft will share its next major update on Codename Hexe in 2027, but the studio shared no new gameplay or release date. The game is making steady progress and still has work ahead. Revealed in 2022, Codename Hexe takes place during the 17th-century Holy Roman Empire, where witch hunts figure prominently. ComicBook.com reports the game is in development at Ubisoft Montreal.

IGN Middle East reported Earlier this year that a leaker suggested a popular character would return, presenting it as unverified speculation. The project was reworked internally to change some of its magical elements and underwent staffing shakeups after its game director and creative director left. IGN Middle East and Polygon reproduced an uncoded cipher-like string from the Codename Hexe section without explanation.

Ubisoft stated on October 29, 2026 that it has no remake other than Black Flag Resynced actively in development. Its teams are prioritizing the next series chapter with unannounced projects set in new settings and stories. The door is not closed on future remakes, and Ubisoft will keep exploring opportunities to bring older titles back. Polygon reports that in 2024, CEO Yves Guillemot said players can be excited about some remakes that let Ubisoft revisit and modernize past games.

Black Flag Resynced launched on July 9, 2026. Impulse Gamer calls it the first-ever franchise remake. The title is a remake of the 2013 pirate adventure, developed by Ubisoft Singapore. The remake received its final major update, adding New Game Plus, Nightmare Mode, new rewards, finishers, trinkets, and customization options, ending current plans for major content.

New Game Plus arrived in Black Flag Resynced a few days before the October 29 update. The game will receive quality-of-life updates over the coming months after the final update.

Codename Invictus, the PvP (player-versus-player) multiplayer project, remains in development after Ubisoft reworked it based on feedback from a private Insiders Session. Hundreds of players took part in a private playtest, and the response to the return of PvP multiplayer was positive. Ubisoft will keep testing new iterations before sharing more, and online information about the project may be incomplete, outdated, or inaccurate.

Ubisoft announced the Assassin’s Creed Leadership Team, led by Martin Schelling, earlier in 2026 and consists of longtime franchise veterans. The team has spent months refining the long-term vision. The March 2026 Community Survey drew thousands of responses on Identity, Lore & Narrative, and Communication. A new Assassin’s Creed Community Survey is now live, and Ubisoft plans closed-door workshops this year with dedicated community members and content creators.

Assassin’s Creed turns 20 in 2027, and Ubisoft is preparing a year of reveals, updates, rewards, and community moments. Ubisoft will share more on how it intends to celebrate the milestone in the coming months, keeping the plans tightly wrapped in secrecy and focused on players.

Production of Netflix’s live-action Assassin’s Creed series is nearing completion in Rome. Jean Guesdon visited the set, consulted on the scripts, and met the showrunners. Composer Hannah Peel is scoring the series. No release date has been communicated for the Netflix series.