Assassin’s Creed Codename Red: Release window, setting, more

Assassin’s Creed Codename Red is the next mainline installment in one of Ubisoft’s most popular franchises to date. Here’s everything we know about Assassin’s Creed Codename Red’s release window, setting, and more. 

Assassin’s Creed fans have been patiently waiting for the next mainline game in the series and while Assassin’s Creed Mirage tided them over, they’re ready for what’s next. Thanks to 2022’s Assassin’s Creed celebration event, we know exactly what that is.

That same event gave us details on the upcoming mobile title Assassin’s Creed Jade and the mysterious Assassin’s Creed Codename Hexe but those are a while off yet. The biggest reveal was for Codename Red, and while we’ve only had leaks about the game to satiate us for a while now, official news is starting to build.

So, if you’re excited about Codename Red or just want to know more about the upcoming title, then our Codename Red hub has everything you need to know including a release window, trailers, and more.

Contents

• Codename Red release window
• Codename Red platforms
• Codename Red setting
• Codename Red trailer

Codename Red release window

Assassin’s Creed Codename Red has received a massive release window of anywhere between April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025. This comes courtesy of Ubisoft’s latest financial report which lists the game as a big player in the company’s 2025 fiscal year.

Interestingly, more information supports a potential 2024 launch window. Ubisoft’s Arisa Lagunzad, who works in the Business Development and Brand Partnership department, added a post on LinkedIn that hints at Codename Red’s release.

The post, translated from Japanese, notes that Ubisoft is seeking a “sponsoring partner for this title Assassin’s Creed Codename RED for next year.” Given that it was initially posted in 2023, it looks as if Codename Red could potentially hit shelves this year.

Of course, this should be taken with a grain of salt and we’ll update this section as soon as the developers announce further details.

Assassin’s Creed Codename Red platforms

At present, no platforms have been officially revealed for Codename Red, and while previous Assassin’s Creed titles have released across PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S — this one may be a little different.

Given the potential 2025 release date and the fact that we’re in the middle of the current console generation, it’s more than likely that Codename Red will forgo last-gen consoles in favor of the more current hardware. For now, though, we’ll update this section as soon as further details are revealed.

Assassin’s Creed Codename Red setting

This upcoming Assassin’s Creed title will be set in Feudal Japan and is being developed by Ubisoft Quebec, the team behind the critically acclaimed Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey. Fans of the stealth-based series have wanted a title set in Japan since the original title was released back in 2007, so its next “premium” open-world RPG title will likely prove incredibly popular.

While characters have yet to be officially confirmed, leaked artwork reveals that the playable character is a female shinobi. There have also been rumors that the game will feature two protagonists with the other being a Samurai.

Codename Red trailer

A brief 30-second trailer for Codename Red is all that is currently available and was taken from a brief snippet of the Ubisoft event where the game was announced. It’s during this clip where we get to see the player loading into the animus, before being taken to feudal Japan.

A shinobi can be seen leaping onto a traditional Japanese castle roof, before disappearing in a shroud of black smoke. Ubisoft has yet to reveal any Codename Red gameplay, but we’ll likely see some gameplay as we reach nearer release.

So, there you have it, that’s everything we know about Assassin’s Creed Codename Red. Make sure you check out our Assassin’s Creed content for all the latest news and updates.