Ubisoft is redefining the direction of the Assassin's Creed series for the next decade, with one key initiative being the consideration of increasing the amount of playable modern-day storyline content in future entries.
Ubisoft has internally confirmed that it is conducting "in-depth discussions" regarding the return of modern-day storyline segments in Assassin's Creed. This move aims to reconnect the modern-day narrative with the historical storytelling—a component that was central to the early games but has received less attention in recent releases.
Ubisoft also plans to host a dedicated player workshop focused on the modern-day storyline, allowing fans to discuss how this aspect of the series should be developed in the future.
The potential return of the modern-day storyline follows Ubisoft's restructuring of the Assassin's Creed product line in early 2026. The company established a new brand team led by Martin Schelling, composed of veteran developers with years of experience in the series, to coordinate the franchise's overall development and create a ten-year roadmap.
This roadmap focuses on four core pillars: preserving the series' historical heritage, driving gameplay innovation, expanding into diverse game formats, and raising overall quality standards.
Ubisoft is also hiring a Global Narrative Director to oversee storytelling across the entire franchise, aiming to strengthen narrative coherence between titles and move away from the previous model where each studio developed its own plot independently.
These adjustments by Ubisoft stem from a player community survey conducted in March 2026. The survey highlighted several concerns among Assassin's Creed fans: players felt that the series' core gameplay and identity were gradually being lost, the storyline was becoming increasingly fragmented, and communication between developers and the community was limited.
Regarding future plans, Ubisoft confirmed that no other Assassin's Creed remakes are currently in active development. The company wants its teams to focus on creating new titles, although Guay noted that more remakes have not been ruled out. Any remake project would need to be prioritized against sequels and prequels before moving forward.
Ubisoft also plans to reveal more details in 2027 about the Assassin's Creed title codenamed "Hexe" (Witch), as well as the multiplayer PvP project codenamed "Invictus" (Unyielding).