Is Ubisoft Preparing Assassin’s Creed Hexe for the Nintendo Switch 2?
While Ubisoft has remained tight-lipped regarding the official platform lineup for its upcoming titles, recent industry developments suggest that the publisher’s relationship with Nintendo hardware is far from cooling off. Despite earlier speculation that the company might be distancing itself from Nintendo’s ecosystem, new evidence points toward a potential future for the *Assassin’s Creed* franchise on the rumored Switch 2.
### A Shift in Strategy?
Earlier this year, confusion rippled through the gaming community when Ubisoft’s official FAQ confirmed that *Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced* would bypass Nintendo hardware. Given Ubisoft’s long-standing reputation as one of the most consistent third-party supporters of the Switch, this omission felt like a significant departure from their usual strategy.
However, the landscape of the industry is shifting. With the gaming market currently seeing a surge in high-fidelity titles being optimized for next-generation portable hardware, the technical barriers that once prevented AAA ports are rapidly dissolving. Developers are increasingly finding ways to bridge the gap between high-end consoles and mobile-hybrid architectures.
### New Evidence from Ubisoft Montreal
The strongest indicator of a change in direction comes from a recent recruitment drive at Ubisoft Montreal. A job posting for a rendering systems position on the highly anticipated *Assassin’s Creed Hexe* explicitly lists a key requirement:
*“Hands-on experience shipping games on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, or Nintendo Switch 2.”*
While *Assassin’s Creed Hexe* has yet to receive a formal unveiling-and consequently, no confirmed platform list-this job description serves as a compelling breadcrumb. It suggests that the development team is actively preparing for the technical demands of Nintendo’s next-generation console.
### The Future of Ubisoft on Nintendo
It is worth noting that Ubisoft continues to support the current Nintendo ecosystem, with titles like *Rayman Legends Untold* maintaining their presence on the platform. While the absence of *Black Flag Resynced* initially signaled a potential pivot away from Nintendo, the inclusion of the “Switch 2” in a high-level development role for *Hexe* implies that Ubisoft is positioning itself to be a day-one partner for Nintendo’s upcoming hardware.
As the industry prepares for the next generation of consoles, the ability to scale complex rendering systems will be the deciding factor for third-party support. If Ubisoft’s recent hiring trends are any indication, the *Assassin’s Creed* series may be ready to make a significant leap onto Nintendo’s next platform.
