Trending Now - Ubisoft to Unveil Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced This Week
WHO:
Eurogamer.net - The Assassin's Creed team shared the announcement on social media, stating: "We know you know, but how about we tell you some more now?"
TechRadar - Ubisoft is the company announcing the remake.
Engadget - The protagonist of the game is Edward Kenway.
WHAT:
TechRadar - Ubisoft will receive a 'dedicated' worldwide reveal showcase for Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced.
Engadget - Promotional art featuring protagonist Edward Kenway lounging on a boat has been released by Ubisoft.
Engadget - The new version of the game is rumored to focus solely on pirate-themed action, cutting out all modern-day gameplay sections.
TechRadar - Ubisoft has announced the remake of Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag.
Screen Rant - A free download of Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced has been confirmed.
Engadget - The official title of the remake is Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced.
Engadget - The game has been rumored to be in development for years.
Engadget - Ubisoft will reveal the game during a livestream.
WHERE:
Engadget - The livestream will be available on Ubisoft's YouTube and Twitch pages.
WHEN:
Eurogamer.net - The showcase will air on April 23rd, 2026, at 4 PM UTC, 6 PM CEST, and 9 AM PDT.
Engadget - The livestream is scheduled for April 23rd, 2026, at 12 PM ET.
Engadget - Ubisoft announced the game last month, in March 2026.
WHY:
Eurogamer.net - Ubisoft acknowledged that the journey to the official unveiling has been turbulent, making it one of gaming's worst-kept secrets.
Engadget - The announcement aims to end speculation about the game's development.
HOW:
Eurogamer.net - Footage from the upcoming showcase is currently circulating online, indicating that details about the game may have leaked prior to the official reveal.
Engadget - The livestream is expected to answer many questions about the game's gameplay and visual style.
Engadget - The livestream will feature a trailer that is expected to provide details about the game.
(UPDATED April 21, 2026 17:20 UTC)
The Assassin's Creed team has announced a showcase set to air April 23rd, at 4 PM UTC, 6 PM CEST, and 9 AM PDT. Ubisoft noted that the journey to this official unveiling has been quite turbulent, making it one of gaming's worst-kept secrets, and footage from the upcoming showcase is already circulating online, suggesting that some details may have leaked ahead of time. The team teased fans on social media, saying, "We know you know, but how about we tell you some more now?"
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(UPDATED April 21, 2026 13:22 UTC)
Ubisoft is set to hold a dedicated worldwide reveal showcase for Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, which is generating excitement among fans. Promotional art has been released featuring the protagonist Edward Kenway relaxing on a boat, and rumors suggest that this new version will focus exclusively on pirate-themed action, eliminating all modern-day gameplay elements. The upcoming livestream is anticipated to provide answers regarding the game's gameplay and visual style.
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(UPDATED April 21, 2026 11:18 UTC)
Ubisoft has officially announced the remake of Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag, titled Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, with the protagonist being Edward Kenway. A livestream event is scheduled for April 23rd at 12 PM ET, where fans can tune in on Ubisoft's YouTube and Twitch pages to watch a trailer that will reveal more details about the game. This announcement aims to put an end to years of speculation surrounding the game's development, and a free download of the original Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced has also been confirmed.