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Assassin’s Creed: Black Flagis the sixth installment in the Assassin’s Creed franchise. The game was released a decade ago but is enjoyed by fans to this day. Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag follows the story of Edward Kenway, a Welsh pirate who lived during the Golden Age of Piracy.
Gamers who haveplayed Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag knowthat it is a phenomenal game with great mechanics and story.
Ubisoft gave fans a gift by releasing a sequel to Edward Kenway’s story in Webtoon format. It has been available on the webtoon website for a while, but a physical edition was missing. Thankfully, Viz Media has finally announced thatAssassin’s Creed: Black Flag’ssequel manga, Assassin’s Creed: Forgotten Temple, will release in Fall 2025.
What Is Assassin’s Creed: Forgotten Temple About?
Assassin’s Creed: Forgotten Templefollows Edward Kenway as he searchesfor Pieces of Eden in Southeast Asia. The modern segment covers Noah Kim, Edward Kenway’s descendant, who is kidnapped and forced to go through his ancestor’s memories. The story for Assassin’s Creed: Forgotten Temple has been written by ARC. Meanwhile, the story’s adaptation is handled by three people:
The story is divided into two volumes, and the upcoming physical release will have both. While it’s not necessary to read the manga, fans who enjoyed Edward Kenway’sadventures in Assassin’s Creed: Black Flagshould give it a try.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Is Also Getting A Manga
Aside from Black Flag’s manga getting an English print release, it was recently confirmed thatAssassin’s Creed Shadows will get a mangaof its own. The manga will be released in Japan on June 17, 2025, the same day as the game. Assassin’s Creed Shadows' manga will serve as a prequel to the game.
Based on the official description, it will follow the story of a mysterious young assassin who fights against the Templars and their growing influence in Japan. A global release date for the manga has not been revealed, but the official X (formerly Twitter) account for the franchise has confirmed it will be released later in other regions.
The news about Assassin’s Creed Shadows getting a manga release has hyped fans further for the game’s release. They are both excited and intrigued to read the manga and see how it will be connected to the main story of the game.
