Ubisoft's long-rumored remake of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag might be coming sooner than you think. How soon? How does next year potentially sound?
According to reliable insider Tom Henderson of Insider Gaming, the game is "well into development." More specifically, according to Henderson, prior to Assassin's Creed Shadows getting delayed to 2025, the Black Flag Remake was targeting a November 2025 release window. Per Henderson, the delay of Shadows has impacted Ubisoft's planned roadmap of future AC titles, including a multiplayer game, as well as a mobile game.
Henderson concluded his report by revealing that gameplay of Edward Kenway sailing was within Ubisoft's upgraded Anvil Engine. The Anvil Engine has been the basis for Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Mirage, as well as Shadows, along with Skull and Bones, among other titles, AKA, some of Ubisoft's most recent offerings.
Look, I love early AC titles. But do you think Ubisoft can handle making these remakes?
Gamers might recall that back in 2023, it was rumored that Ubisoft was in the early stages of planning a Black Flag Remake. At the time, those rumors suggested that Ubisoft Singapore would be heavily involved due to their experience with Skull and Bones and...
