Original Assassin's Creed Creator Reveals 1666 Amsterdam with Eerie Hexe Overtones
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
Original Assassin's Creed creator Patrice Desilets has revealed 1666 Amsterdam, a narrative mystery game featuring a dark aesthetic reminiscent of upcoming witch trial titles, with a playable prologue now available on Steam.
Patrice Desilets, the creative mind behind the original Assassin's Creed, made a surprise appearance at Summer Game Fest to reveal his next project, titled 1666 Amsterdam. The reveal immediately caught the attention of the community, largely because the dark, occult-heavy atmosphere shares striking similarities with early details surrounding Ubisoft's upcoming Codename Hexe. The narrative-driven mystery follows a protagonist named Noa as she undergoes her initiation to become a Collector, an operative within an ancient secret society working behind the scenes of history.
Players do not have to wait to get a taste of the experience, as a free prologue is currently live on Steam. Clocking in at around thirty minutes, the demo introduces the tone, core mechanics, and the overarching mystery that spans across three distinct eras, namely 1666, 1999, and the present day. Early player choices, including the selection of a companion who travels with Noa, will carry weight into the full release as the plot unfolds across these multiple timelines.
For anyone tracking the evolution of narrative stealth and historical fiction games, this project offers an interesting alternative to standard franchise fare. As the community continues to dissect how this project compares to mainstream releases and rumored upcoming titles, the availability of a playable slice right out of the gate is a welcome trend. You can read the original reporting and check out further details over at Game Rant.
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