A private playtest for the long-rumored PvP Assassin's Creed spin-off, codenamed Invictus, took place on April 30, according to leaker j0nathan. The streamer described the session as 'really fucking awful,' raising concerns about potential delays or cancellation. Invictus was supposedly slated for release by the end of 2026.
Youtuber and Assassin's Creed streamer j0nathan claimed on May 2 that he learned of a Ubisoft playtest for Invictus held exactly on April 30. He shared a screenshot from an Ubisoft playtest email to support his account. 'I was told it was really fucking awful,' j0nathan posted. 'It’s supposed to come out by the end of the year, but there’s a good chance it’ll get delayed or even canceled.' The French version of his post echoed this, stating the tests were 'vraiment nul à chier.'The project, developed by Ubisoft Montreal—the team behind For Honor—has been rumored for years as a Fall Guys-style multiplayer game with Assassin's Creed parkour and Olympian-inspired challenges. j0nathan has a history of accurate leaks on the series. No official confirmation from Ubisoft has emerged.This comes amid Ubisoft's ongoing restructuring, which includes layoffs, studio closures, and project cuts. Recent examples include turmoil on the Assassin's Creed Hexe sequel after director Clint Hocking's departure and the cancellation of a Reconstruction-era Assassin's Creed project. Despite successes like Assassin's Creed Shadows and the Black Flag remake, multiplayer titles like Invictus face heightened scrutiny.
