Assassin's Creed Black Flag Remake

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Remake
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October 4, 2024

EXCLUSIVE – Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Remake is Closer Than You Think
We first got wind of an Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Remake earlier this year, and information sent to Insider Gaming suggests that the game could be coming sooner than you might think.

When rumors of the Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Remake began to circulate on the internet, many, including ourselves, assumed that the game would still be some years away from releasing. However, new details and documentation on the game sent to Insider Gaming under the condition that it does not go public suggest that the game is well into development and could be released much sooner than we all thought.

In fact, prior to the recent Assassin’s Creed Shadows delay, which is understood to have affected the Assassin’s Creed pipeline of content releases, the Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Remake (codenamed Obsidian) was to be released around November 2025, which would be around the same time that the series’ multiplayer offering, codenamed Invictus, is to be released.

Insider Gaming understands that this is part of Ubisoft’s ramp-up strategy for the Assassin’s Creed series, which will see around 10 Assassin’s Creed titles of various lengths and experiences released in the next five years. This includes Assassin’s Creed codename Jade, a fully-fledged mobile offering with a tentative date in Q2 2025 (FYQ1 26).

Unfortunately, though, the recent Assassin’s Creed Shadows delay, which Marc-Alexis Côté said to said staff in an internal email “will also impact the rest of the Assassin’s Creed roadmap,” may have skewed these dates a little. That being said, to some, the Black Flag Remake is probably coming a few years earlier than some of us may have expected.

Gameplay sent to Insider Gaming of the Black Flag Remake under the condition that it does not go public shows Edward Kenway sailing a ship on the upgraded Anvil Engine.


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Ubisoft's worst-kept secret is finally official as Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced artwork is revealed

Three years after reports of an Assassin's Creed Black Flag remake first surfaced - and amid a mounting stack of evidence pointing to its imminent arrival - Ubisoft has finally made its worst-kept secret official.

Reports of a Black Flag remake first emerged in 2023, when it was claimed the celebrated 2013 open-world pirate game was getting the do-over treatment from Skull and Bones developer Ubisoft Singapore. At the time, the project was said to still be "at least a few years" away. Things went quiet for a while, but then last year saw actor Matt Ryan - who played Black Flag protagonist Edward Kenway - hint the remake was close to release, only for Ubisoft to threaten him with legal action.

And with that, the floodgates seemed to open: in December, something called Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced briefly appeared on the PEGI website, and January saw the leak of a suspiciously timed Assassin's Creed Black Flag collectible figurine featuring Kenway sat on a treasure chest. We've also seen Black Flag sea shanties pop up briefly on Ubisoft's official YouTube, we've had a sort of acknowledgment-adjacent meme post from Ubisoft's social media team, and even a Black Flag art book sighting.

But now the Black Flag remake is as official as it's ever been. In a newly released blog post outlining the future of the series, Ubisoft head of franchise Jean Guesdon wrote, "Speculation around Assassin's Creed is not new, but it's worth repeating: 'Nothing is true. Everything is permitted.' Well, except in this case, some whispers have a little more wind in their sails. Keep your spyglass on the horizon." And if that wasn't enough, some artwork of Kenway posing mastward, accompanied by the Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced logo, followed. There's still no word on when it might finally show up, but hopefully more will be revealed soon.

As for the remainder of Ubisoft's update, the company confirmed last year's Assassin's Creed Shadows is "moving into its final phase of support" and will begin winding down with "smaller, less frequent updates... but still a few surprises." After that it's eyes on the future, with talk of Ubisoft Montreal's Assassin's Creed Hexe - a "darker, narrative-driven" experience that appeared to be aiming for a 16th century European setting when it was announced back in 2022. It was originally believed to be targeting a 2026 release, but Guesdon says the company is now "taking the time to deliver on its ambitious vision, which means we'll be quiet for a little longer."

He also had a brief word on Codename Invictus, a "PvP multiplayer Assassin's Creed experience" that's being led by a team of For Honor veterans at Ubisoft Montreal. "We understand there's a lot of curiosity around this project," he wrote. "Yes, it's a new approach to multiplayer in the franchise, but it isn't quite what the rumours have suggested. With player feedback at the heart of our approach, we're exploring ways to bring the community in earlier so we can shape the experience together." And that's your lot there.

Moving on, Tencent mobile collaboration Codename Jade also got a namecheck, alongside "several other projects currently in the works, all at different stages of development." There was talk of "bringing co‑op back to Assassin's Creed", and a vague nod to a cancelled game. "While we recently chose to pivot away from an early project," Guesdon wrote, "the lessons from that work are already helping shape our approach going forward."

And wrapping things up, more news on Netflix's live-action Assassin's Creed series is "coming very soon", and there's a bit of a treat for Assassin's Creed unity fans too. The French Revolution-era outing is getting a free Xbox Series X/S and PS5 patch - adding 60fps support - tomorrow 5th March. Which, if nothing else, should tide people over (no pun intended) until that Black Flag remake's arrival, now we know the thing is actually, definitely, officially real.

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Ubisoft's worst-kept secret is finally official as Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced artwork is revealed

Three years after reports of an Assassin's Creed Black Flag remake first surfaced, Ubisoft has finally made its worst-kept secret official.
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Loot Level Chill (10/10)
"Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced is a superb remake of an already excellent adventure game. The addition of things like stealth grass and improved combat only add to the experience, and navigating places like Nassau and Havana feel busy, authentic, and compelling. Besides that, the sailing and ship combat are peerless, and make the journey anywhere feel eventful and relaxing by equal turns. Some jank in the combat animations aren’t enough to hold this one back, and if you’re a fan of the original this is an absolute must-play. For those who missed the 2013 classic but who enjoy Assassin’s Creed in general, I’d go so far as to call this utterly essential."

IGN (9/10)
"While the original Black Flag holds up well enough that it probably wouldn’t have been my first pick for an Assassin’s Creed remake, sailing the high seas, sending other tubs to Davy Jones’ Locker, uncovering ancient secrets, and asking “What does that have to do with me getting rich, exactly?” have made it clear Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced was a necessary second pass over one of the best games in the series. More than just the game you remember but shinier and better looking, it’s also an attempt to bring Black Flag’s systems and sensibilities up to today’s standards."

Dualshockers (9/10)
"Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced is everything I wanted from a modern remake of one of the franchise’s most beloved entries. It respects what made the original so special while smartly refining the areas that needed improvement, such as combat and ship gameplay."

Independent (4.5/5)
"The main story has been improved, but it's that sense of exploration that makes Resynced stand out. Those were the parts of the game I had the most fun with because they truly fulfil the fantasy of being a pirate."

Push Square (8/10)
"Like a captain going down with their ship, Ubisoft has remained loyal to the classic Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag experience in this new Resynced version. It’s as you remember it, except better, bigger, and markedly flashier in all the right ways. Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Resynced demonstrates there’s still a charm to staying faithful."

VGC (4/5)
"Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is a great remake of a game that probably didn't need to be remade. Of all the games in the AC franchise, Black Flag holds up better than many, but that doesn't change the fact that I had a wonderful time going back. The cast, setting and atmosphere are still some of the best ever realised in the series, and the new content feels right at home."
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October 4, 2024

EXCLUSIVE – Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Remake is Closer Than You Think
We first got wind of an Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Remake earlier this year, and information sent to Insider Gaming suggests that the game could be coming sooner than you might think.

When rumors of the Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Remake began to circulate on the internet, many, including ourselves, assumed that the game would still be some years away from releasing. However, new details and documentation on the game sent to Insider Gaming under the condition that it does not go public suggest that the game is well into development and could be released much sooner than we all thought.

In fact, prior to the recent Assassin’s Creed Shadows delay, which is understood to have affected the Assassin’s Creed pipeline of content releases, the Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Remake (codenamed Obsidian) was to be released around November 2025, which would be around the same time that the series’ multiplayer offering, codenamed Invictus, is to be released.

Insider Gaming understands that this is part of Ubisoft’s ramp-up strategy for the Assassin’s Creed series, which will see around 10 Assassin’s Creed titles of various lengths and experiences released in the next five years. This includes Assassin’s Creed codename Jade, a fully-fledged mobile offering with a tentative date in Q2 2025 (FYQ1 26).

Unfortunately, though, the recent Assassin’s Creed Shadows delay, which Marc-Alexis Côté said to said staff in an internal email “will also impact the rest of the Assassin’s Creed roadmap,” may have skewed these dates a little. That being said, to some, the Black Flag Remake is probably coming a few years earlier than some of us may have expected.
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Gameplay sent to Insider Gaming of the Black Flag Remake under the condition that it does not go public shows Edward Kenway sailing a ship on the upgraded Anvil Engine.
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Playing this felt like stepping right back into 2013, except my eyes weren't hurting from decade-old tech! The lighting, ocean rendering, and sword fighting animations are top-tier. I literally spent two hours last night just sailing from island to island listening to my crew sing and taking in the views. Easily one of the best remakes we've gotten in years.
 
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