Assassin's Creed Creator's New Witchcraft Game Promises Sexy Nonsense

For fans who recall the original Assassin's Creed as a game that wasn't afraid to be a little weird, the recent reveal of 1666: Amsterdam is a breath of fresh, albeit dark and magical, air. This new title from Patrice Désilets, the visionary behind the very first Assassin's Creed, has finally emerged from a lengthy development cycle, showcasing a game steeped in witchcraft and set in the evocative 17th-century Netherlands. The game was prominently featured at Summer Game Fest 2026, where a reveal trailer and a prologue demo offered players their first real look at its ambitious premise.

1666: Amsterdam promises a unique gameplay experience, allowing players to cast spells and engage in combat, but perhaps its most intriguing feature is the ability to transform into a cat. This mechanic, coupled with the game's dark fantasy aesthetic and historical setting, has naturally drawn comparisons to the long-rumored and highly anticipated Assassin's Creed: Hexe. The idea of a more magic-focused Assassin's Creed title has been a persistent fan dream, and 1666: Amsterdam appears to be delivering on that fantasy, albeit as a standalone project.

A Long Road to Revelation

The journey of 1666: Amsterdam has been a protracted one, with the game first being conceived under the title 1666: Rome before facing numerous development hurdles and publisher changes. Its revival and subsequent reveal at Summer Game Fest 2026 have been met with considerable excitement, particularly within the Assassin's Creed community. Many see this as a spiritual successor to the franchise's earlier, more experimental days, when settings and mechanics were less predictable and the sense of historical mystery was paramount.

The Hexe Connection

The fervent hope among many Assassin's Creed players is that Assassin's Creed: Hexe, a rumored entry in the series, will embrace the kind of bold, unconventional ideas that 1666: Amsterdam is now bringing to the table. The prospect of a witch-themed Assassin's Creed game has fueled speculation for years, and Désilets's new project offers a tantalizing glimpse of what such a game could entail. The "sexy nonsense," as one observer put it, of a witch transforming into a cat in 17th-century Amsterdam is precisely the kind of imaginative leap fans are craving from the franchise.

What's Next

While 1666: Amsterdam has now had its prologue demo released, details regarding its full launch date and availability on specific platforms have not yet been announced. Fans eager to experience this unique blend of history, magic, and feline transformation will need to stay tuned for further updates from the development team.