Assassin’s Creed announces everything, everywhere, all at once: new sequel, Black Flag remake, and new ‘PvP multiplayer’ experience

The Assassin’s Creed franchise isn’t going anywhere anytime soon, according to Ubisoft, which revealed and reconfirmed a slew of titles on the way.

Up first, Ubisoft confirmed its long-rumored plans of an Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag remake: it’s real, and it’s called Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Resynced. The company even debuted a first look, which can be seen below:

No further details about the remake were revealed, but there were several other announcements on the franchise, including Codename HEXE, which is the next big main entry in the series. Ubisoft describes it as “a unique, darker, narrative-driven Assassin’s Creed experience, set during a pivotal moment in history.”

“We are taking the time to deliver on its ambitious vision, which means we’ll be quiet for a little longer, but we love seeing all the enthusiasm happening on our channels and can’t wait to unveil more when the time is right,” said Jean Guesdon, Head of Content for Assassin’s Creed.

But that’s not all. On top of Assassin’s Creed Jade (still in development after being announced years ago), Ubisoft also confirmed it’s still at work on Codename INVICTUS, “a PvP multiplayer Assassin’s Creed experience led by a dedicated team of For Honor veterans at Ubisoft Montreal.“

“We understand there’s a lot of curiosity around this project: yes, it’s a new approach to multiplayer in the franchise, but it isn’t quite what the rumors have suggested,” Guesdon said. “With player feedback at the heart of our approach, we’re exploring ways to bring the community in earlier so we can shape the experience together. The team is incredibly passionate about what they’re building, and their work reflects our broader goal of offering a wider variety of experiences within the Assassin’s Creed universe.”

I personally fell off the Assassin’s Creed train a while ago. I think the last game I fully played was Black Flag, so that remake is cool to see. But it sounds like a lot of stuff is still ongoing with lots of work, including the Netflix live-action series.

Are you excited for any of the Assassin’s Creed plans Ubisoft revealed? Let us know in the comments.

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There’s not long left for the 1.4 Hexi update to go live in Where Winds Meet, and this guide will help you to keep track of it.

All set to be the next major update, there will be plenty of new content for beginners and veterans alike. But first, you’ll need to wait for the update to go live for you to get access to the new content. The countdown on this guide will ensure that you don’t waste any time exploring all the fresh additions.

Where Winds Meet 1.4 Hexi update release countdown
What to expect from Where Winds Meet 1.4 Hexi update

Where Winds Meet 1.4 Hexi update release countdown

The 1.4 Hexi update will be released worldwide on Friday, March 6 (March 5 in certain regions). It will be available at the same time on all platforms. The following countdown will expire once the update goes live.

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The countdown is based on the following timings.

6pm PT (March 5)
8pm CT (March 5)
9pm ET (March 5)
2am UTC
3am CET
10am PST
11am JST
1pm AEDT
3pm NZDT

The timings are based on the official information from the developers, so there’s no chance of a change. The schedule applies to all platforms.

What to expect from Where Winds Meet 1.4 Hexi update

The highlight of the new update is the Hexi region. The new region will feature its own unique enemies, farmable items, and more. NetEase and EverStone Studio have also shared details about what we can expect from the first half of the update.