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1666: Amsterdam Was Originally Going to Be an Xbox-Published Game

New witch action game from Assassin’s Creed creator was originally backed by Xbox.

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It turns out that the new game from one of the creators of Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed mega-franchise, 1666: Amsterdam, wasn’t always an independent venture.

1666: Amsterdam was a third-party Xbox game

This most recent Summer Game Fest showcase was the stage for the reveal of 1666: Amsterdam, a new action adventure game that sees players take on the role of a magic-wielding witch in the 17th century streets of the famous European city. It was one of the more unique games shown off during the event, and it’s been in the making for a very long 16 years.

Alongside the trailer’s 2026 release window, it also revealed that 1666’s Prologue demo had gone live on Steam. The 30-minute demo lets players experience the opening moments of the game, getting them acquainted with some of the characters and also introducing them to some of the game’s mechanics.

Xbox cut off 1666 partnership

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