Assassin's Creed Hexe Update Quietly Drops, Batman Arkham Lovers Rejoice

Though it only happened back in 2022, it feels like an absolute age since we first heard about the exciting potential of Assassin's Creed Hexe, and things have been notably quiet on that front ever since.

Let's not forget that this was a game that was announced at the same time as Assassin's Creed Shadows, which we finally got to play in 2025, and there hasn't really been anything in the way of additional information in the intervening four years.

What we do know is that it will be a very different project from anything we've seen in the Assassin's Creed franchise so far, taking us back to 16th century Europe for a narrative that focuses on the hunt for witches, who may or may not be real in this alternative timeline.

Outside of that, there are rumours that the game will feature a female protagonist once again, and the overall vibe and aesthetic of the project will be considerably darker than anything we've seen so far, particularly given the historical setting that they have seemingly chosen to go with.

Now, we have finally had a positive update that should prove to be a real tonic for those of us who were fans of the Arkham games, developed over at Rocksteady and Warner Bros.

Benoit Richter Confirmed to be Working on Codename Hexe

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As first reported by comicbook.com, via a recent discovery from Clawsome Gamer, Assassin’s Creed: Codename Hexe is now seemingly directed by Benoit Richter.

For those of you who missed it at the time, Richter previously worked at WB Games Montreal, where he most notably served as the director on Batman: Arkham Origins, the game there was almost universally well received by fans and critics.

This news comes via his LinkedIn profile, which confirms that he is working on Codename Hexe, though what exactly his role is remains a little less clear. Given his experience, it is likely that he is heavily involved in running the project.

Now obviously one man doesn't necessarily mean the game is going to be as good as players want it to be, but it’s certainly a positive sign for those of us (myself included) who enjoyed the Batman games Richter worked on.

That said, with so little news about the project in the public right now, it's likely that will be waiting a long time to get our hands on the game, and everything it has to offer.