Steffi loves not only witches and history, but also her family’s homeland of Franconia. So the new rumors about the setting of AC Witch have her dreaming right away.
Is there a clue about the setting of AC Witch hidden in Assassin’s Creed Black Flag: Resynced? Many have been eagerly waiting since the announcement—no wonder, given what a blockbuster title it is, even if it might not be the final one. Now many fans are certain: It’s set in Nuremberg!
There’s no official confirmation, but for me, a holy trinity comes together here: Franconia, history, and witchcraft. That’s why I’m just going to imagine for a moment that the rumors are true. Because Nuremberg would be such a wonderful setting—one that should have served as the backdrop for a major game long ago!
What’s the case for Nuremberg?
The latest rumor started because the Church of St. Lorenz in Nuremberg appears in *Black Flag Resynced*. That’s a pretty clear clue that’s been making the rounds on social media.
Black Flag Resynced includes the Church of St. Lorenz, located in Nuremberg, Germany, in one of its modern-day rifts.
This is setting the stage for the next Assassin’s Creed game, AC: Hexe, which takes place in Germany during the 16th–17th centuries. pic.twitter.com/AhlJaleB20
— Synth Potato (@SynthPotato) July 13, 2026
It stands to reason that AC Hexe is set in Germany. The story is said to take place in the 16th or 17th century, and the persecution of witches was a reality in Germany during precisely that time. This was especially true in the region we know today as Franconia. Nuremberg, as an imperial city, was a major political, economic, and cultural center—at least until the Thirty Years’ War put a damper on things. So I’m assuming that AC Hexe is set before this historical turning point.
Incidentally, this would explicitly not be a medieval game, but would transport us to the Early Modern period. Some famous historical figures could make an appearance—as is customary in Assassin’s Creed. Martin Luther, for example, or Albrecht Dürer, whose townhouse can still be visited today.
Nuremberg’s rich history would make the city just as wonderful an AC setting as its layout. For example, the mighty city wall and the massive castle complex already existed during that period.
And so many events that could unfold in the background or as part of the story! The Nuremberg Peace of Religion! The Franconian War against the robber barons! And then there are all the inventions that originated in the city. For example, the pocket watch, the globe, and the thimble. All of this practically screams for side quests where I get to deal with devious politicians and brilliant inventors! One of them is sure to be tinkering with the Animus…
Man, that would be awesome
I’d especially love to be able to climb around the castle. There are lots of sandstone blocks built into it with noticeable holes in them. Those holes were created during the transport of the stones and would surely provide enough grip for a skilled Assassin’s hands and feet. I already picture that in my mind every time I visit.
Of course, Nuremberg wouldn’t have to be the only city we visit. Other nearby, important locations in the Holy Roman Empire would also be conceivable—Würzburg (there have already been rumors about that), Bamberg, and why not others as well. Hexe isn’t supposed to be a classic AC role-playing game, but rather have a different structure. Whatever that might mean. It might be a while before we find out, since AC Hexe doesn’t have a release date and has faced serious development issues.
I’m not the only one on the editorial team who’d be thrilled about a Franconian setting for the new Assassin’s Creed. Tillmann is already all fired up, too.
A Second Opinion from the Editorial Team
Ever since I felt so wonderfully at home in the world of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, it’s been a big dream of mine to explore medieval Germany—and maybe even Bavaria—in a game. Sure, Manor Lords is already inspired by southern German architecture, but in that game I don’t actually visit any specific historical locations.
There are plenty of exciting cities in Bavaria and southern Germany that would be perfect for an Assassin’s Creed game. Nuremberg is, of course, an excellent choice—as Steffi already explained—and I’d love to see the city before it was destroyed in World War II. My dream would be to visit multiple cities, just like in the first games of the series. Maybe there’d even be room for my current home, Augsburg!
But even just Nuremberg alone would make me, as a history nerd, incredibly happy. I’ve always appreciated Assassin’s Creed as a (admittedly not always accurate) historical simulation. Exploring a city in this simulation whose alleys I’ve walked through myself would be an incredible experience.
