XD Games is expanding the world of Torchlight: Infinite through an unexpected collaboration with Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed franchise. The crossover will begin in January 2027, although its featured content remains a mystery.
Fortunately, players will not have to wait until next year to experience something new. The Unbound hardcore server has already returned, introducing additional mechanics and opportunities to obtain better rewards.
What to expect from the Torchlight: Infinite and Assassin’s Creed crossover
Assassin’s Creed will become part of the free-to-play action RPG through a collaboration between XD Games and Ubisoft.
According to the official press release published on Gamespress, the crossover is scheduled to begin in January 2027.
However, neither company has revealed which characters, historical periods or recognizable items will appear during the event.
Additional information will arrive over the coming weeks. Until then, the collaboration’s specific content remains unconfirmed.
The announcement represents another appearance for Ubisoft’s franchise beyond its mainline adventures. Meanwhile, the publisher continues developing its future plans for Assassin’s Creed games and remakes.
For Torchlight players, January’s event introduces another reason to follow the ARPG’s upcoming announcements.
Torchlight: Infinite brings back The Unbound hardcore server
While the Assassin’s Creed crossover remains several weeks away, players can already participate in a returning hardcore experience.
The Unbound originally debuted during the SS13 Afterlight season this summer. Following its return, the server is now available worldwide.
As detailed by Pocket Gamer, this mode challenges players to begin a fresh adventure where death carries permanent consequences.
In exchange for accepting permadeath, participants gain access to better rewards and opportunities to improve their leaderboard standing.
Furthermore, two mechanics introduce additional ways to approach character progression:
Move to Cast regularly activates the Core Skill while the character moves. It also attempts to trigger the character’s main spell burst, helping players level up faster.
Meanwhile, Unshackled Destiny removes the limit on how many Destinies players can install. However, existing socket restrictions continue to apply.
These changes give players more flexibility, which matters even more in a hardcore environment.
Five new Compasses offer greater rewards and tougher enemies
Five new Compasses also arrive alongside The Unbound’s return, each offering different opportunities to obtain additional rewards.
Players can use one free Compass per map. However, activating these bonuses also makes enemies more dangerous.
The five available Compasses provide the following benefits:
- Arcana: Increases Tarot Trial chances after defeating an Arcana Boss. Secret Paths also have a higher spawn chance.
- Overrealm: Guarantees Red quality or better for the first Bottle Shadow captured in the Overrealm.
- Outlaw: Every Bonus Supply triggers two additional times.
- Dark Surge: Significantly increases the chances of receiving Legendary Gear rewards.
- Lunaria: Guarantees the appearance of a Scarlet Moon Incantation boss in Lunaria.
Each Compass introduces a different incentive for players willing to confront more dangerous enemies.
Nevertheless, the possibility of permanent death remains an important consideration when pursuing these additional rewards.
What can players experience before January 2027?
Torchlight: Infinite is currently running its SS14 Tartarus season, which began in mid-October 2026.
Developed by XD Games, the free-to-play ARPG is available on PC, iOS and Android.
Seasonal content and alternative gameplay modes continue to provide different progression opportunities for its community.
Other action RPGs are also preparing significant developments, including the upcoming free-to-play version of Path of Exile 2.
For now, players can explore Tartarus, experiment with the new Compasses and challenge themselves through The Unbound.
Meanwhile, the Torchlight: Infinite and Assassin’s Creed collaboration remains the next major announcement to follow.
January 2027 will bring the crossover, with further details expected to clarify what Ubisoft’s franchise contributes to the adventure.
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