Ubisoft’s next historical destination might not be limited to one game. A new Assassin’s Creed Rome rumor suggests the publisher could be exploring ancient Italy while separately preparing a mobile adventure in Jerusalem. If these claims prove accurate, the two projects would represent very different approaches to a franchise still searching for its next defining chapter.
However, neither project has been announced. The information comes from YouTuber Xj0nathan, whose alleged sources reportedly have access to Ubisoft’s internal systems. Insider Gaming has heard the same codenames but says it could not independently verify the claims sufficiently to publish them as established information. Ubisoft has not commented.
Why the Assassin’s Creed Rome rumor matters beyond nostalgia
Ancient Rome has an obvious attraction for Assassin’s Creed. Its crowded streets, political rivalries and monumental architecture could provide a distinctive setting for stealth, infiltration and historical storytelling. Nevertheless, the appeal goes beyond bringing back a familiar location.
Players already explored Rome in 2010’s Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood. That adventure took place during the Renaissance, centuries after the ancient Roman world. An entirely different historical period would allow Ubisoft to revisit the city without simply recreating Ezio’s journey.
Furthermore, Assassin’s Creed Origins introduced players to Roman influence in Ptolemaic Egypt. A game focused directly on ancient Rome could examine the empire from another perspective, potentially placing its political institutions and urban life at the center of the experience. These are possibilities suggested by the setting, not confirmed features.
According to Xj0nathan, the rumored project carries the codename Mars. He also claims its setting may connect with the upcoming live-action Assassin’s Creed television series. No official connection between the alleged game and the adaptation has been established.
The Assassin’s Creed Rome leak has an unexpected mobile counterpart
While Mars would reportedly explore ancient Rome, a second alleged project could take the series back to Jerusalem. Known internally as Pocket, this rumored mobile game sounds considerably different from a traditional open-world Assassin’s Creed adventure.
Xj0nathan claims its gameplay would resemble aspects of the Mastery Challenge activities from Assassin’s Creed Valhalla. Those challenges emphasize specific objectives and carefully executed actions, rather than unrestricted exploration. If Pocket follows a similar philosophy, shorter, focused missions could suit mobile play particularly well.
The leak also describes a visual style reminiscent of recent Prince of Persia games and mentions a mentor named Myriam. Beyond these reported details, there is no verified information about its protagonist, story, progression systems or business model.
Jerusalem carries particular significance for longtime fans. It was one of the major cities in the original Assassin’s Creed, making a return potentially meaningful even if Pocket adopts a different format. However, there is no evidence that this project would remake or directly continue the first game’s storyline.
Meanwhile, Ubisoft’s recent work on Assassin’s Creed Valhalla’s progression and New Game+ features offers a useful reference point for understanding why challenge-based mechanics might interest developers. That comparison does not establish any development connection between the two games.
Two rumored projects, two different ways to expand the franchise
The most interesting aspect of these claims is not simply the choice of historical locations. It is the possibility that Ubisoft could be developing experiences for different audiences without requiring every Assassin’s Creed release to follow the same design.
Mars, if it becomes a full production, could appeal to players looking for another substantial historical adventure. Pocket, meanwhile, might emphasize shorter sessions and more structured objectives. This distinction is Battle4Play’s interpretation of the reported concepts, rather than a confirmed Ubisoft strategy.
There is also a wider context. Ubisoft recently stated that it has no additional remakes of older Assassin’s Creed entries in development. As covered in our analysis of Ubisoft’s plans for new Assassin’s Creed games instead of further remakes, original projects appear central to its current public direction.
That makes the Jerusalem rumor especially intriguing. Revisiting a famous city through a new mobile experience would be very different from rebuilding the original Assassin’s Creed. Still, without official confirmation, it remains impossible to determine whether either leaked concept fits Ubisoft’s actual roadmap.
Why the leaked roadmap should be treated cautiously
Timing is perhaps the biggest reason to avoid drawing firm conclusions. Insider Gaming has linked some uncertainty surrounding the franchise to the turbulence following former franchise head Marc-Alexis Côté’s departure from Ubisoft.
The outlet also reported last month that Assassin’s Creed Hexe may have been delayed internally by another year, potentially moving its release toward 2028. Separately, other reports suggest the next mainline game could be shown in 2027. Neither claim should be confused with an officially announced release schedule.
As for Mars, Insider Gaming does not expect a reveal before 2029 or 2030 if the project actually enters full production. That is a conditional estimate, not a confirmed announcement window. Pocket has no verified release timing either, and platforms remain unannounced beyond its rumored mobile focus.
For now, the claims are best understood as an early glimpse of possible ideas rather than a reliable list of upcoming releases. Insider Gaming’s original report and Xj0nathan’s video are the starting points for these rumors, and Ubisoft has not confirmed any of their details.
Ultimately, the Assassin’s Creed Rome rumor raises a more interesting question than when another game might launch: could Ubisoft revisit familiar historical locations while creating genuinely different experiences? Ancient Rome and mobile Jerusalem would offer two contrasting answers, but until Ubisoft speaks, both remain speculation.
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