Set sail once again: Rumors of an Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag remake hint at a bold reimagining of the beloved pirate adventure, promising more than just a visual upgrade.
Every time a remake of a beloved but aged game is offered to us, we ask ourselves: Am I getting enough changes beyond just better graphics to justify buying it again? In the case of the rumored Assassin’s Creed fan-favorite Black Flag, a new leak has potentially provided some compelling reasons to once again set sail for a new adventure. Here’s everything you need to know about the new rumors.
More Than Just a Polish?
Speculation about a remake of the beloved Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag has been circulating since summer 2023. Earlier this year, a LinkedIn profile from a developer has added fuel to the fire. According to a report from MP1st, behind-the-scenes work suggests the remake could be far more ambitious than previously anticipated.
According to Mp1st, the developer behind the rumored Black Flag remake has revealed several details.
- The game will be developed using an enhanced version of the Anvil Engine, which has been the backbone for Assassin's Creed titles for years.
- Enhanced ecosystems and wildlife interactions will offer a more immersive and realistic world.
- This engine will continue to power future stealth-action games in the series. The remake will feature a revamped combat system, offering a fresh experience for players.
Ubisoft's Remake Rumors Heat Up
The rumor started in 2023, as two sources confirmed that Ubisoft Singapore is working on a remake. Following that, Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot teased in June 2024 that multiple potential remakes are in the works, mentioning the possibility of older Assassin's Creed games being remade. Adding to all this are the allegedly new details coming from a developer who previously leaked information about a potential Oblivion remake – and we got that, after all. One might think that Ubisoft's entire marketing strategy is to set up "accidental" leaks and gauge the community's response.
Supporting the rumors, Matt Ryan – voice actor of fictional character Edward Kenway – hints at possible remake of Assassin's Creed Black Flag. While speaking to a fan, he mentions that the fan might have to „beat [the game] again“ and – with a smirk on his face – that he can’t say anything else but that.
Edward Kenway's voice actor, Matt Ryan, said this during a fan interaction. It looks like he hinted at the Assassin's Creed Black Flag Remake. Quote:"Have you beat the game?... well you may have to beat it again"And "There's a reason I say that but I can't say... pic.twitter.com/n3PwF8Q7Ri
— Zephryss (@TheRealZephryss) June 29, 2025
Even more suspicious were the recently updated features on the Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Steam page that are not a part of the original game. As TheHiddenOne lists on X, the following features have been added to the page: Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, Surround Sound, Mouse Only Option, Adjustable Difficulty and Save Anytime.
Shortly after that though, developers cleared the situation up, saying that they are just working to update their Steam pages „to reflect each game's accessibility options“.
With Ubisoft's CEO stating that the goal is to release new Assassin's Creed games more regularly and promising that it won't be the same game every year, the future of the franchise looks promising. We'll keep you updated with more news as it comes.
Which Assassin's Creed game would you like to see get a remake, or do you prefer a completely new game? Let us know in the comments!