Is Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Getting a Remake? Here’s What We Know
Ubisoft might be ready to hoist the sails again with a potential remake of Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag, the fan-favorite pirate adventure first released in 2013. Thanks to fresh comments from the game’s lead voice actor and long-standing industry rumors, speculation around a return to the Caribbean seas is growing stronger than ever.
Hints from Edward Kenway’s Voice Actor
Matt Ryan, the actor who voiced Edward Kenway, recently dropped a significant clue that suggests something big is brewing. At a fan convention, Ryan was caught on video asking a fan if they had finished Black Flag. When the fan replied yes, Ryan hinted, “Well, you might have to beat it again…” followed by a knowing smile. He then added, “There’s a reason I say that, but I can’t say anything.”
While cryptic, Ryan’s comments closely align with previous reports. Insider Gaming had already reported back in October 2024 that a remake of Black Flag — reportedly codenamed Obsidian — was deep into development and might see release by the end of 2025. Further fueling the rumors, Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot shared last year that multiple remakes of classic Assassin’s Creed titles were in the works, though he didn’t name specific games.
Ubisoft’s Development Pipeline and Possible Timelines
Ubisoft’s pipeline has been under some strain lately. The heavily delayed launch of Assassin’s Creed Shadows caused the studio to push back other major releases. While Ubisoft hasn’t officially confirmed which titles were affected, it’s widely speculated that big franchises like Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, and Rainbow Six have all felt the impact.
However, with Black Flag’s remake now becoming more public — thanks in part to Ryan’s remarks — it’s possible that Ubisoft is planning to launch the game by late 2025 or early 2026. That would line up with the typical production and marketing cycle for a high-profile remake.
What Made Black Flag a Classic?
Released in 2013, Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag stood out in the franchise by embracing the high seas. Set during the Golden Age of Piracy in the early 18th century, the game follows Edward Kenway, a pirate who gets entangled in the war between the Assassin Brotherhood and the Templar Order.
Players could sail across a richly detailed Caribbean world, captaining Kenway’s ship — the Jackdaw — while engaging in naval battles, hunting treasure, and exploring cities like Havana and Nassau. Alongside the pirate fantasy was a personal story of Edward evolving from a self-serving rogue into a reluctant champion of the Assassins’ cause. The game also continued the series’ modern-day narrative through the Animus.
Looking Ahead
For now, Ubisoft has yet to officially confirm a remake. But between Ryan’s playful teases, previous reports, and Ubisoft’s expressed interest in revisiting past Assassin’s Creed titles, there’s plenty of reason for fans to be hopeful. Whether we’ll soon be plundering merchant ships and diving into underwater ruins again remains to be seen — but all signs suggest that Edward Kenway’s adventures might be getting a fresh coat of paint for a new generation.