Similar to Xbox joining hands with Hundred Star, a studio formed by ex-Rocksteady heads, eXputer has now seen graphical evidence that the company has also secured the distribution of a new project from the Montreal-based Panache Digital Games. For those not in the know, Panache was formed in 2014 by the original creator of the Assassin's Creed franchise, Patrice Désilets.
Precise details of the game are scant, but I can say that it's being built in Unreal Engine 5. In addition, there is a possibility that said game is 1666: Amsterdam, Patrice's long-time passion project, but I cannot confirm that at this point. During this year's Reboot Develop, Panache did come forward with a pitch, going over what the studio is working on, likely expecting to find a publisher for the new game.
Lastly, an insider source has reason to believe that Panache is planning a 2026 or even 2027 release window for the title, but logically, things can change over time.
About Panache:
Panache's only game thus far has been Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey, a third-person survival game released in 2019 for Xbox One, PS4, and PC.
Precise details of the game are scant, but I can say that it's being built in Unreal Engine 5. In addition, there is a possibility that said game is 1666: Amsterdam, Patrice's long-time passion project, but I cannot confirm that at this point. During this year's Reboot Develop, Panache did come forward with a pitch, going over what the studio is working on, likely expecting to find a publisher for the new game.
Lastly, an insider source has reason to believe that Panache is planning a 2026 or even 2027 release window for the title, but logically, things can change over time.
About Panache:
Panache's only game thus far has been Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey, a third-person survival game released in 2019 for Xbox One, PS4, and PC.
