Assassin's Creed creator Patrice Désilets' new and witchy 1666: Amsterdam demo raises more questions than answersPatrice Désilets' long-awaited game, 1666: Amsterdam, has resurfaced with a playable prologue and an early access release planned for later this year. The game, which was originally conceived at Ubisoft before Désilets founded Panache Digital, features a witch-like protagonist and a narrative that spans multiple time periods. However, the prologue's release was met with controversy due to the apparent use of generative AI in its assets, leading to an apology from the studio, and a mixed reception on Steam has left many questioning the game's core mechanics and direction. Eurogamer
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Assassin's Creed creator Patrice Désilets' new and witchy 1666: Amsterdam demo raises more questions than answersPatrice Désilets' long-awaited game, 1666: Amsterdam, has resurfaced with a playable prologue and an early access release planned for later this year. The game, which was originally conceived at Ubisoft before Désilets founded Panache Digital, features a witch-like protagonist and a narrative that spans multiple time periods. However, the prologue's release was met with controversy due to the apparent use of generative AI in its assets, leading to an apology from the studio, and a mixed reception on Steam has left many questioning the game's core mechanics and direction.
1666: Amsterdam revealed, with era-spanning witchy mystique1666: Amsterdam, a new game from Panache Digital, was revealed at Summer Game Fest 2026. Set in 1666 Amsterdam, players control a witch hunting supernatural Originals with the help of a familiar. The game's concept originated from Assassin's Creed creator Patrice Désilets, who later regained the rights to the project. It will be available on PC via Steam and Epic Games Store in Early Access, with a playable prologue demo available now.