Summary
A fresh batch ofAssassin’s Creed 4: Black Flagremake details have appeared online.Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flagis easily one of the most highly-praised games in Ubisoft’s long-running franchise. Praised for mixing a pirate theme and gorgeous Caribbean open world with classicACstealth/action gameplay,Black Flagis a favorite of many franchise fans. With it being nearly 12 years sinceBlack Flagfirst released, it’s safe to say that many would jump at the chance to play a new version of the game that takes advantage of modern hardware.
Rumors of anAssassin’s Creed 4: Black Flagremake have been swirling for quite some time, with previous reports suggesting that the game was going to release at some point this year, only to be pushed back in the wake ofAssassin’s Creed Shadows' delay. Ubisoft has not officially announced the rumoredAssassin’s Creed 4: Black Flagremake, but now new details about the project have leaked online.
A report by MP1sthas provided fresh information on theAssassin’s Creed 4: Black Flagremake. Citing a developer’s site, the report says that theBlack Flagremake will be built using the Anvil Engine and will feature new combat and “ecosystems around wildlife.” Further details are unavailable, but the takeaway is that theBlack Flagremake will be a bit more ambitious than some may have believed.
Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag Could Be Getting a Remake
This isn’t the only major leak that MP1st found from the unnamed developer’s website. The same outlet also provided fresh details on therumoredElder Scrolls 4: Oblivionremake, claiming that the new game will have enhanced combat with a blocking system inspired by Soulslike games and various improvements to stamina, stealth, archery, and more. There was some hope that theOblivionremake would be announced at the Xbox Developer Direct on January 23, though those hopes have since been dashed.
It’s unclear when theOblivionremake will be announced, and it’s also unclear whentheBlack Flagremakewill be announced either. Right now, Ubisoft is focused onAssassin’s Creed Shadows, which recently got delayed yet again, this time pushing it from February 2025 to March 2025. There are some post-launch expansions planned forAssassin’s Creed Shadowsas well, but once that’s done with, one has to imagine that Ubisoft will start promoting theBlack Flagremake for a probable launch in 2026. However, this is all just speculation based on leaks and rumors, and so fans should take any claims about a potentialBlack Flagremake with a grain of salt until Ubisoft itself makes the announcement.
Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag
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The year is 1715. Pirates rule the Caribbean and have established their own lawless Republic where corruption, greediness and cruelty are commonplace.Among these outlaws is a brash young captain named Edward Kenway. His fight for glory has earned him the respect of legends like Blackbeard, but also drawn him into the ancient war between Assassins and Templars, a war that may destroy everything the pirates have built.Become Edward Kenway, a charismatic yet brutal pirate captain, trained by Assassins. Edward can effortlessly switch between the Hidden Blade of the Assassin’s Order and all new weaponry, including four flintlock pistols and dual cutlass swords.Discover the largest and most diverse Assassin’s Creed world ever created. From Kingston to Nassau, explore over 75 unique locations where you can live the life of a pirate.
