Assassin’s Creed Could Finally Get Back On Track In 2026

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It’s become common for the Assassin’s Creed series to face criticism, with recent games often dividing players. Some fans miss the series’ original focus on stealth and action, feeling it’s become too similar to other open-world RPGs. Games like Assassin’s Creed Shadows, which had trouble after release, showed the need for something new, and it appears the series is responding with changes made behind the scenes.

Recent Assassin’s Creed games have embraced open-world exploration and role-playing elements, a change that’s divided longtime fans. While Ubisoft has tried to refine these features, many players are starting to feel fatigued with the current direction of the series. Hopefully, the successes and failures of recent titles like AC Shadows, Valhalla, Mirage, and Odyssey will inform future development and help revitalize the franchise in 2026 and beyond.

Assassin’s Creed Gains New Leadership From Ubisoft Following Shadows’ Struggles

Players were disappointed with Assassin’s Creed Shadows due to repetitive gameplay and a world that wasn’t fun to explore. These issues were made worse by frustrating ways the game tried to get players to spend extra money. Despite ongoing updates, the game ultimately struggled because it lacked engaging content and had a weak story.

So, the newest Assassin’s Creed didn’t quite hit the mark sales-wise, and it looks like Ubisoft is shaking things up. They’ve put Martin Schelling in charge of the series now. He’s a veteran producer who’s been with Ubisoft for ages and has worked on some of my favorite Assassin’s Creed games – Origins, Valhalla, and especially Black Flag! Everyone’s still hoping they’ll announce that Black Flag remake soon, and I’m feeling a little more optimistic now that Schelling’s at the helm.

Schelling will be working with Jean Guesdon, who is becoming Head of Content. Guesdon has been a designer on the Assassin’s Creed franchise for years and has contributed to most of the major games, which many players will see as a positive step for the series’ creative direction. Additionally, François de Billy is being promoted to Head of Production Excellence after previously serving as Production Director on Assassin’s Creed Origins and AC Valhalla.

The recent leadership changes at Assassin’s Creed come as Marc-Alexis Côté, a leader at Vantage Studios, sues Ubisoft after leaving the company, creating some discussion. However, the new leaders clearly have a strong background with the Assassin’s Creed series. Ubisoft states they chose these leaders to ensure the game stays true to its original vision and to deliver the changes fans have been hoping for.

Long Term Designers & Series Veterans Bring Back Experience From The Series’ Beginnings

Longtime players of Assassin’s Creed are often cautious about new games from Ubisoft, but the current leadership team is inspiring optimism. Jean Guesdon, a lead designer since the very first Assassin’s Creed in 2007, has been involved in every successful launch the series has had.

Martin Schelling has been guiding the Assassin’s Creed series since the bold move with Black Flag in 2013. With Schelling now in a new leadership position, many are hoping Ubisoft will finally greenlight a remake of Black Flag. This could offer players a successful pirate adventure, unlike their recently released and poorly received game, Skull and Bones. The innovative ideas from AC Origins could also be used to refresh the series and point it in a new, exciting direction.

Ubisoft says they’re working on several new Assassin’s Creed games. They’ve brought in people who worked on the older, successful titles, hoping to recapture what made those games so popular. While this could mean more of the same, it will be interesting to see if this new approach leads to fresh ideas and a return to the series’ former glory.

So, what are everyone’s thoughts on the new team running the Assassin’s Creed games? I’m really curious to hear what you all think! Drop a comment here or head over to the ComicBook Forum to chat about it!

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2026-02-26 23:16