Ubisoft has announced that Assassin's Creed Shadows is now available on Nintendo Switch 2, alongside details on upcoming projects like Codename Hexe and Codename Invictus. The company is celebrating the game's one-year anniversary with a livestream and scaling back support for it. Additional news includes a Netflix series and a performance upgrade for Assassin's Creed Unity.
Ubisoft revealed on March 5, 2026, that Assassin's Creed Shadows, which launched on other platforms last year, is now available on Nintendo Switch 2. The development team has incorporated player feedback from online discussions and in-person sessions to improve parkour and gameplay, evolving the experience significantly since its debut.
As the game nears its first anniversary on March 20, 2026, Ubisoft plans a special livestream on its official Twitch channel. The event will feature updates on recent improvements, announcements of winners from the community Parkour Challenge, and in-game drops and giveaways. However, the company confirmed that Shadows is entering its final phase of support, with future updates becoming smaller and less frequent as resources shift to new projects.
Among these, Codename Hexe is under development at Ubisoft Montreal, led by Jean Guesdon as Head of Content and Creative Director. Ubisoft described it as more narrative-driven and darker in tone, set during a pivotal historical moment. The studio stated it is 'taking the time to deliver on its ambitious vision' before sharing more details.
Codename Invictus represents a new multiplayer approach, focusing on player-versus-player combat and developed by veterans from For Honor. It aims to experiment with fresh gameplay ideas and involve the community early through testing and feedback, expanding beyond the franchise's traditional single-player focus.
Ubisoft also confirmed multiple other projects in development, including Assassin's Creed Jade, potential co-op elements, and unannounced titles. One early project was canceled, but its lessons are informing future work. The company emphasized giving each project sufficient time to ensure readiness upon release.
Beyond games, a live-action Assassin's Creed series for Netflix remains in development, with casting updates and more news expected soon. For legacy titles, a free 60 FPS patch for Assassin's Creed Unity is coming to Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5. Additionally, several Assassin's Creed games will be free to play on Xbox from April 2 to April 6, 2026.
