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Bad news hits the Assassin’s Creed community today. A new report confirms that Ubisoft has cancelled its long-rumoured multiplayer project, codenamed “Assassin’s Creed League”.
According to a report from the French outlet Origami, this cancellation ends hopes for a modern multiplayer entry in the franchise. The series has lacked a competitive or cooperative mode for over a decade, with the last iterations appearing in Unity and Black Flag.
What Was Ubisoft Planning?
“Assassin’s Creed League” was an ambitious project. It featured a four-player co-op experience set in Feudal Japan. Initially, Ubisoft intended it as DLC for the recent Assassin’s Creed Shadows (released March 20, 2025). It would have even formed part of the game’s season pass content.
However, plans changed. The developers wanted to create a new baseline for future multiplayer entries. Consequently, they pivoted to a small, standalone multiplayer spin-off using assets from Shadows. An alpha version was scheduled for May 2026.
Unfortunately, Ubisoft felt the project took too long to develop. Additionally, attaching it to Shadows no longer made sense. As a result, the studio scrapped the game entirely. The news reportedly shocked the leads at Ubisoft Annecy, who only learned of the decision last week.
A Future for Multiplayer?
All is not lost. While “League” is dead, the technology survives. Team members are reportedly moving tasks and code from the project back into Ubisoft’s proprietary Anvil game engine. This integration could make introducing multiplayer into future Assassin’s Creed titles easier.
Furthermore, fans still have a glimmer of hope. Rumours persist regarding Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, a remake of the beloved pirate entry. While unconfirmed, Ubisoft has previously acknowledged these rumours with teasing responses on social media.
Turbulence at Ubisoft
This cancellation marks another blow during a turbulent start to 2026 for Ubisoft. Just last month, reports confirmed the cancellation of the Prince of Persia remake. Furthermore, sources suggest the Watch Dogs gaming franchise is “dead in the water”, despite its ongoing film adaptation.
Ubisoft also plans to close several development studios over the next three years. However, some projects remain safe. Beyond Good & Evil 2 reportedly survived this recent wave of cuts, with its creative director expressing relief mixed with sadness.
For now, Assassin’s Creed fans have lots of waiting on their plates before they can finally hunt together.
