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Ubisoft Confirms Assassin's Creed Black Flag Remake and Details Future Franchise Plans

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Ubisoft Confirms Assassin's Creed Black Flag Remake

Ubisoft has officially confirmed the development of an Assassin's Creed Black Flag remake, following years of industry speculation and various leaks.

Black Flag Remake Confirmed

Reports of a Black Flag remake first appeared in 2023, with development attributed to Ubisoft Singapore. Subsequent evidence included actor Matt Ryan's hints, a brief appearance of "Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced" on the PEGI website, leaked merchandise, and mentions on Ubisoft's official social media and YouTube channels. Jean Guesdon, Ubisoft's head of franchise, confirmed the project in a blog post, stating, "some whispers have a little more wind in their sails," accompanied by new artwork featuring protagonist Edward Kenway and the "Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced" logo. A release date has not yet been announced.

Ubisoft's head of franchise, Jean Guesdon, officially confirmed the Assassin's Creed Black Flag remake, now titled 'Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced,' via a blog post and new artwork featuring protagonist Edward Kenway.

Other Franchise Updates

Ubisoft also provided updates on several other Assassin's Creed projects:

  • Assassin's Creed Shadows: This game is entering its final support phase, transitioning to smaller, less frequent updates.
  • Assassin's Creed Hexe: Described as a "darker, narrative-driven" experience, this project is taking additional development time to achieve its ambitious vision, meaning further updates will be delayed.
  • Codename Invictus: This "PvP multiplayer Assassin's Creed experience" is being developed by a team of For Honor veterans. Ubisoft plans to involve the community earlier in the development process.
  • Codename Jade: A mobile collaboration with Tencent, this project was mentioned among "several other projects currently in the works."
  • Co-op and Canceled Project: The company confirmed the return of co-op to the franchise and acknowledged pivoting away from an early project, noting lessons learned would inform future development.

Additional News

  • News regarding Netflix's live-action Assassin's Creed series is expected "very soon."
  • Assassin's Creed Unity will receive a free patch on March 5, adding 60fps support for Xbox Series X/S and PS5.