When Ubisoft first pulled back the curtain Assassin's Creed Codename Hexit didn't take long for fans to piece together clues that it would take place during the witch trials of the Holy Roman Empire, possibly in Germany, but new details reveal everything from the protagonist's origin and real name (as opposed to the developer's name) to the game's specific time period and setting. Needless to say, if these Assassin's Creed Hex rumors and leaks turn out to be true, then it's incredibly exciting for fans – at least most of the leaks are.
As with all leaks, they live and die by their source; in this case, the information comes via a known, if not fully proven, leaker called Rogue. For what it's worth, some of their information is confirmed by xJonathan, who also publishes a lot of Ubisoft leaks and has pro Assassin's Creed Hex, Invictusand other games before. This basic confirmation adds some weight, but overall I'd recommend taking it all with a healthy grain of salt.
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Caught in one of the biggest witch trials in history
Rogue claims that AC Hex the main character is not named Elsa, but Anika, with Elsa simply being an internal name (which is believable). The game is said to be specifically set during the Wurzburg Witch Trials of 1625-1631 – not only was it one of the largest witch trials in history, but it was one of the largest mass trials and executions ever to take place in Europe. Previous rumors and leaks have hinted AC Hex would be darker than the average game in the franchise, and this is definitely darker.
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In terms of gameplay, Rogue also claims that there are blood contracts and poisons, that there are activities to find ritual sites and retrieve stolen relics, and an increased NPC warning system. Enemies report suspicious activity much faster because, well, witches. One exciting feature is that it is said to be home to a lot of forests AC Hexwith “jumping from tree branch to tree” being one of the parkour skills in the game. That callback Assassin's Creed 3Parkour is certainly welcome, but it is not the only one. Rogue confirms this AC Hex he brings back Ezio Auditore and explains how, namely that Anika is a descendant of Claudia Auditore (Ezio's sister).
It seems, and somehow, Anika is guided and mentored by Ezio as some kind of ghost and spirit. If this is true, I'm not 100% sure how I feel about it, but AC Hex the development team has more than deserved my patience. Several reported voice lines for the two at various stages have also leaked online:
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Annika to Ezio: “That white hood, it's like the one in my mother's drawings.”
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Ezio to Anice: “She wanted you to have a life.”
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Ezio: “Come jump with me. One last time for the old man.”
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Ezio Anice: “They're always afraid of what they can't control. They once called us demons too. But remember, Anika: 'Nulla e reale, tutto e lecito.'
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Anika: “They call me a witch. They want to burn me for what I can do. For what I know.”
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Other voice lines:
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“Form a circle, don't let her disappear!”
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“They say the forest moves at night.”
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“Look at the shadows! She couldn't have gone far.”
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Overall, it could easily be speculated or it could be straight up a feature wish list for Assassin's Creed Hex; that cannot be said for sure now. But if it is true that all the original Assassin's Creed Black Flag re-synced leaks might tangentially support the idea that this is becoming a fantastic game. I feel a touch about Ezio's possible return, but if it's explained correctly and Anika is indeed Claudia's descendant, then it's still a very interesting prospect.
