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First impressions of Heroes of Might and Magic Olden Era’s early access build
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era, developed by Unfrozen and published by Hooded Horse, is set to launch into early access on April 30th. The game aims to return to the beloved mechanics of earlier titles in the series, particularly Heroes of Might and Magic 3, and will be available on Steam, the Microsoft Store, and Game Pass without requiring the Ubisoft Connect launcher. The developers have emphasized that the game's development is independent of Ubisoft's financial situation.
Assassin's Creed Hexe loses second director in less than six months
Assassin's Creed Hexe has lost its second director, Benoit Richer, who has resigned from Ubisoft to join indie studio Servo Games. This follows the earlier departure of creative director Clint Hocking. The witchcraft-themed project, which has been in development for at least four years, has reportedly undergone significant changes, with reports suggesting that magical elements have been removed.
Assassin's Creed Game Director Benoit Richer leaves Ubisoft for indie studio Servo Games
Benoit Richer, a Game Director at Ubisoft Montreal for nine years, has departed the company to join the indie studio Servo Games. Richer was reportedly directing the upcoming Assassin's Creed Hexe.
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Will Have 2 New Scenes, One is a “Top-Five Favorite” – Writer
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced will include two new scenes written by original scriptwriter Darby McDevitt, one of which he considers a personal favorite. The remake, launching July 9th for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, features overhauled combat and parkour systems inspired by Assassin's Creed Shadows. It will not include original DLC or multiplayer content, focusing solely on Edward Kenway's story.
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced – 16 More Brand New Details
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is a massive overhaul featuring enhanced visuals with ray tracing, reworked water rendering, and expanded naval gameplay including Kenway's Trading Company. The game director confirmed it is not an RPG, focusing on a solo, character-driven experience. New PC requirements are detailed, alongside graphics modes for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, with PS5 receiving exclusive haptic and adaptive trigger features.
Assassin’s Creed Codename Hexe Team Changes Are a “Standard Part of How We Operate,” Says Ubisoft
Ubisoft has addressed reports of significant developer departures from the Assassin's Creed Codename Hexe team, stating that team mobility is standard practice as project priorities shift. The article notes that while some developers may transition to new projects, others might face layoffs if they cannot find a new role within three months. The game is reportedly targeting a 2027 release, with potential delays to the holiday season.
Far Cry TV series showrunner says he's 'not specifically adapting any of the games,' and the creative director of Far Cry 4 doesn't care for that very much
Noah Hawley, showrunner for the upcoming Far Cry TV series, stated he is not adapting any specific game in the franchise, opting instead for an anthology format. This approach has drawn criticism from the creative director of Far Cry 4, who expressed disagreement with Hawley's interpretation of the series' narrative potential.
Gabe Newell once said Steam wasn't 'the answer to digital distribution,' proving that even Gabe Newell is…
Valve boss Gabe Newell reflected on his past statements about Steam's dominance in digital distribution, acknowledging that the landscape has changed dramatically since 2011. Despite competitors like Epic Games and Amazon attempting to challenge its market share, Steam has continued to grow, setting new concurrent user records and maintaining its 70/30 revenue split with developers.
Into Games' IG50 program to support new devs from working-class backgrounds opens again next month
Into Games has reopened applications for its IG50 program, which supports emerging game developers from working-class and low-income backgrounds in the UK. Headline sponsor Ubisoft is providing paid internships of up to three months with UK studios, aiming to address structural barriers in the industry. The program also offers tickets and accommodation for Develop:Brighton 2026.
Assassin's Creed Hexe Development Doesn't Seem Like It's Going Too Well
Assassin's Creed Hexe is reportedly facing significant development challenges, with another director, Benoit Richer, departing the project at Ubisoft Montréal. This follows earlier departures and a report claiming 50 staff members have been reassigned. The game's focus may also be shifting from witchcraft to a more grounded, reality-based approach.
Magic: The Gathering Arena staff unionize with CWA, citing forced RTO, AI use, and crunch culture
Over one hundred Wizards of the Coast employees working on Magic: The Gathering Arena have formed a union called United Wizards of the Coast, partnering with the Communications Workers of America. The union cites issues such as forced return-to-office mandates, pay discrepancies, forced AI use, and crunch culture as reasons for organizing. This effort is part of a growing trend of unionization within the gaming industry.
Ubisoft Plays Down Report of Assassin's Creed Hexe Staff Leaving Project
Ubisoft has addressed a report claiming that 50 staff members were moved from the Assassin's Creed Hexe project, potentially putting their jobs at risk. The company has downplayed the significance of these staff changes.
Assassin's Creed 1 remake could be next after Black Flag Resynced, leaker says
Leakers suggest that a remake of the original Assassin's Creed game is in development at Ubisoft, following rumors of an Assassin's Creed: Black Flag remake. Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot previously hinted at multiple remakes being planned. The first Assassin's Creed game is approaching its 20th anniversary, making a remake timely.
Next Assassin’s Creed game reportedly undergoing big changes to make it ‘more grounded’
Assassin's Creed: Codename Hexe is reportedly undergoing significant development changes, with a focus on making its witchcraft themes more 'grounded' by replacing supernatural powers with scientific explanations. This shift, led by franchise overseer Jean Guesdon, has also involved reassigning developers and may impact the game's release window. The report also mentions potential layoffs for developers on an 'interproject team'.
Remake Of First Assassin's Creed Rumoured To Be In Reconstruction
Rumors suggest Ubisoft is working on a remake of the original Assassin's Creed, following the announcement of Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced. This aligns with comments from CEO Yves Guillemot about revisiting and modernizing past titles. Developers may be shifting from Assassin's Creed Hexe to assist with the remake.
Assassin’s Creed Hexe Removes 50 Developers From Development
Ubisoft has reportedly removed 50 developers from the upcoming game Assassin's Creed Hexe and reassigned them to an interproject team. Game director Jean Guesdon has also removed the "cat companion" feature, shifting the focus to the protagonist's crafting and science-based abilities. The game's release is speculated to be delayed to holiday 2027, with potential reveals later this year.
The Assassin’s Creed 1 Remake May Be Ubisoft's Next Remake
According to reports from a prominent Assassin's Creed streamer, Ubisoft may be planning a remake of the original Assassin's Creed. While Ubisoft has confirmed multiple remakes are in development, the specific title remains unconfirmed. This follows the recent announcement of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag Resynced, a remake set to release on July 9 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC.
A remake of the original Assassin's Creed was in the works as of 2023, leaker claims, also alleging Hexe will no longer feature a catssassin
A leaker claims that a remake of the original Assassin's Creed was in development at Ubisoft as of 2023. The leaker also alleges that Assassin's Creed Hexe will have its more fantastical elements, such as playing as a cat, removed. Ubisoft has previously confirmed that remakes of older titles are part of their future plans.
Assassin's Creed Hexe loses another game director, and it's the second one this year
Assassin's Creed Hexe has lost its second game director this year, Benoit Richer, who has departed Ubisoft to co-found a new indie studio. This follows the earlier departure of creative director Clint Hocking, with Jean Guesdon taking over as creative director. Separately, The Pokémon Company's Masaaki Hoshino addressed criticisms of Pokémon Champions' graphics, citing development limitations compared to previous titles like Pokkén Tournament.
Assassin's Creed: Black Flag lead writer "wrote 2 new scenes" for Resynced, and "one of them is now…
Darby McDevitt, the lead scriptwriter for Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag, has revealed he wrote two new scenes and amended one existing scene for the upcoming remake, Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced. The rebuilt game is set to be released in July.
