Desmond is likely going to play a big role in Assassin's Creed Red and Hexe since they are the first two projects of the Assassin's Creed Infinity hub. A lot of details around Assassin's Creed Infinity remain unknown, but the simplest explanation so far is that it is the central hub that connects all future games. Red and Hexe will be launched from Infinity, Infinity will also host Invictus (a new take on the franchise's multiplayer), and it will be the conduit for the modern-day story. This means, if anyone wants to experience this important aspect of the franchise, their playthroughs of Red and Hexe won't be interrupted as a result.