Trending Now - Ubisoft Hints at Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag Remake With Artwork Reveal

WHO:

Ubisoft, a video game company

Jean Guesdon, Head of Content at Ubisoft and former creative director on Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag

Matt Ryan, actor who played Edward Kenway in Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag

WHAT:

Ubisoft confirmed it is working on a remake of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, titled Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced.

The remake will feature visual and gameplay upgrades and is rumored to focus solely on pirate-themed action, excluding modern-day gameplay sections.

The announcement was made as part of a franchise roadmap update.

Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Shadows is moving into its final phase of support with smaller updates.

Ubisoft is also developing a new mainline entry under the name Codename Hexe, described as a "unique, darker, narrative-driven Assassin's Creed experience."

WHERE:

Ubisoft is headquartered in Montreuil, France, but the remake is being developed by Ubisoft Singapore.

WHEN:

The original Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag was released in 2013.

Reports of the remake first emerged in 2023.

The financial year for Ubisoft ends on March 31, 2027, by which time a previously unannounced game is expected to be released.

The blog post outlining the future of the series was released on March 5, 2026.

WHY:

The remake is being developed due to the original game's popularity and the demand for a modernized version.

HOW:

Ubisoft released concept art featuring Edward Kenway on a boat as part of the announcement.

Jean Guesdon referenced the phrase, "Nothing is true. Everything is permitted," to hint at the remake's existence, suggesting that some rumors have more credibility than others.

Ubisoft has officially announced that it is working on a remake of the beloved game Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, titled Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced, which will feature visual and gameplay upgrades while focusing solely on pirate-themed action. The announcement was made today as part of a franchise roadmap update, revealing that the remake is being developed by Ubisoft Singapore and is inspired by the original game's popularity. Alongside this, Ubisoft is also moving forward with Assassin's Creed Shadows into its final phase of support and is developing a new mainline entry called Codename Hexe, promising a unique and darker narrative experience.