Ethan Crossfield 
Ubisoft may have added fresh fuel to one of Assassin’s Creed Hexe’s longest-running rumors. Eagle-eyed fans have noticed that a final Rift in Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced uses “Ezio’s Family,” the signature track associated with Assassin’s Creed 2, while also highlighting a German location linked to Hexe. The combination does not confirm Ezio Auditore’s involvement, but it makes the possibility harder to dismiss.
What happened
The final Rift in Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced reportedly presents St. Lorenz Cathedral alongside visual references to several modern Assassin’s Creed settings. The sequence includes structures associated with Origins, Odyssey, Valhalla, Shadows, and Mirage. It also points toward a German location, an important detail because Hexe is believed to take place in Wurzburg and Nuremberg during the era of the Holy Roman Empire and Germany’s witch hunts.
The musical choice has attracted the most attention. The Rift uses “Ezio’s Family,” Jesper Kyd’s recurring theme from Assassin’s Creed 2. The song has appeared outside Ezio’s own games before, so its presence is not definitive evidence. However, with rumors of Ezio’s role in Hexe already circulating, fans see the track as a deliberate nod rather than a random callback. This interpretation includes spoilers for the Resynced teaser.
Why it matters
Hexe is expected to be a darker, more narrative-focused entry than many recent mainline games. Rumors suggest that players will follow Annika, a young woman whose intelligence places her in danger during the witch hunts. The German Assassin Brotherhood, the Templars, and possible Isu artifacts may all factor into her story, although Ubisoft has not publicly explained how these elements connect.
The most significant rumor claims that Annika descends from Claudia Auditore, Ezio’s sister. If true, that connection could explain why Ezio appears in some form without turning Hexe into a direct continuation of his trilogy. Reports have also suggested that Annika may communicate with him through an Isu artifact or a memory seal similar to the device seen in Assassin’s Creed Revelations.
That setup could create a conflict between Ezio’s understanding of the Creed and the way Annika applies it to her own circumstances. Wulfgang, reportedly connected to the German Brotherhood, may offer another interpretation of the order’s ideals.
What to watch next
The key question is whether Ubisoft intends the Ezio reference as story foreshadowing or as a celebration of the franchise’s most recognizable musical identity. “Ezio’s Family” is now closely tied to Assassin’s Creed as a whole, meaning the teaser can support the rumor without confirming a character appearance.
Fans should also watch for official details about Annika, the German setting, and the role of the Brotherhood. Until Ubisoft provides clearer information, Ezio’s return remains speculation rather than an announced feature. The musical clue is meaningful because it aligns with several existing rumors, but it cannot establish how, when, or why Ezio might appear.
Key takeaways for Assassin’s Creed fans
- The Hexe rumor is linked to a final Rift in Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced.
- The Rift uses “Ezio’s Family,” a track strongly associated with Ezio Auditore.
- Hexe is believed to be set in German territories connected to the Holy Roman Empire and witch hunts.
- Annika is rumored to be descended from Claudia Auditore.
- Ubisoft has not confirmed Ezio’s role, Annika’s lineage, or the reported communication method.
Expert View
The teaser is smart fan-facing marketing because it rewards close attention without giving away the story. Bringing Ezio back could strengthen Hexe if his presence challenges Annika’s beliefs rather than serving as simple nostalgia. Ubisoft will need to make the connection matter to the new protagonist; otherwise, the reference risks overshadowing the darker German narrative that is supposed to define Hexe.
