Ubisoft Montreal allegedly even hired contortionists for the motion capture, meaning lots of acrobatics during combat sequences.
Ubisoft has reportedly done new motion capture for the title, according to insider Tom Henderson, suggesting new story content.
He acknowledged that Ubisoft always made sequels. However, the company used to balance it out by also releasing brand new games.
Despite creative director Clint Hocking departing from Ubisoft, the next Assassin's Creed is reportedly highly favored among the teams.
In a statement, Ubisoft confirmed that development on Codename Hexe will continue, and thanked Clint Hocking for his work.
Alex Hutchinson believes Ubisoft Singapore lacked the experience to "make Black Flag crossed with World of Tanks or World of Warships".
Martin Schelling, Jean Guesdo and Francois de Billy will drive the series' "long-term vision, creative ambition, and continued growth.”
"Anticipation is high" for Far Cry, says Yves Guillemot, who also promised "single-player and multiplayer" experiences for Assassin's Creed.
Ubisoft Toronto saw its workforce reduced by 40 roles, said a spokesperson, while work on Splinter Cell and Rainbow Six continues.
Now live, the update finally adds every single last detail you need to know about your damage, including assassination techniques.
Snake arrives as part of Year 11 Season 1, dubbed Operation Silent Hunt, and is armed with his signature weapons and Soliton Radar.
Other reported cancellations include Project Crest, a World War 2 extraction shooter, and Project Aether, which is now a different project.
Allegedly set to launch this March before getting delayed to next year, Ubisoft may finally reveal the long-awaited remake this Spring.
Players can also delve into over 50 minutes of interviews with the original development team, with concept art, sketches, and more.
Things aren't as financially bad as they seem over at Ubisoft, with a relatively strong quarter thanks to the Assassin Brotherhood.
"It seems clear to us that Yves Guillemot has no knowledge or understanding of his company or its employees," said a union rep.
It is worth noting that these diverse list of games have been listed alphabetically, and Microsoft has not provided any sales figures.
Jordan Mechner wrote about how this kind of project cancellation after years can often be a "brutal experience" for developers.
In an interview, Michel Ansel spoke fondly about the original platformer, noting that it still holds up quite well even today.
Reliable leaker Shinobi602 has noted that Ubisoft isn't "holding back" the remake, and that it has set release and reveal dates.
