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Ubisoft Rumored to be Remaking the First Assassin's Creed

Could it be that Ubisoft is gearing up to revisit the roots of Assassin's Creed for its 20th anniversary, with rumors suggesting a possible remake of the original game in 2023?

Sophie Laurent · 2 min read

Ubisoft Allegedly Plans Remake of Original Assassin's Creed for 2027 Anniversary

Rumors suggest Ubisoft is developing a remake of the original Assassin's Creed, released in 2007. This potential project follows Ubisoft's recent announcement of a remake for Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag. According to persistent market news leaker Tom Henderson and French YouTuber xj0nathan, multiple industry sources indicate Ubisoft is working on a remake of the inaugural game in the Assassin's Creed series. Henderson and xj0nathan reportedly first heard about these remake plans in 2023. The French YouTuber, who has a history of accurately leaking details about Assassin's Creed games, confirmed they first learned of the Assassin's Creed 1 remake plans in 2023 but offered no further details. This rumored remake aligns with Ubisoft's previously announced plans in 2024 to create multiple remakes within the Assassin's Creed franchise, with Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag being the only title specified at that time. The original Assassin's Creed will celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2027, a date that Ubisoft may target for the remake's release. While no official release date has been confirmed, Insider Gaming reports suggest a potential November 2027 launch window, coinciding with the game's anniversary.

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