1666: Amsterdam is an upcoming action-adventure game that was first shown off at the Summer Games Fest 2026 and is being developed by Panache Digital Games. The lead director of the game is Patrice Désilets, the creator of the Assassin’s Creed franchise, and the game is set in a supernatural interpretation of 17th-century Amsterdam. The game’s first trailer stirred up a lot of excitement, as it seemed to be a spiritual successor to Assassin’s Creed, led by the franchise’s creator. Still, it has sparked various debates after AI assets were found in the playable prologue. 1666: Amsterdam has officially announced that early access for the game will start on August 25th for PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, so if you want to make up your own mind about the game, you will be able to on August 25th and provide feedback to craft a promising game.
In the newest gameplay trailer for 1666: Amsterdam, various gameplay elements are showcased, such as the day-and-night cycle and how you are to interact with the world. During the day, it’s best to lie low and explore without using your magical powers and instead play as a detective. Another big part of the day cycle is your partner in crime, Aaron, your feline companion, who is your ticket to getting into places where you aren’t wanted. And the night cycle is where you let loose and use your powers and hunt the beings you have been searching for. The game itself will take place over the course of three different timelines to uncover the one mystery that plagues the three, and you will be playing as Noa as she takes on the mantle of Collector in this mysterious world.
1666: Amsterdam needs early access; a lot of discourse, as stated before, has been happening around the game with its AI usage and the overall current state of the game. A lot of work needs to be done. Even in the newest gameplay trailer, the game looks rough, which is to be expected as it is still developing, and this early access is a perfect way to continue building a game that both devs and players will come to love and enjoy. In all honesty, this game has a long way to go and a lot to fix, along with its image in the eyes of the player base, but the devs are passionate about the game and have an industry veteran helming the ship, so there’s hope. 1666: Amsterdam will officially go into early access on August 25th for PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store.