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Business Standard
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Business Standard
Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag remake might release sooner than expected
It appears that the French video game publisher Ubisoft is in the works to remake the Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag game, which was launched back in October 2013. A voice actor who was behind the voice of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag's protagonist Edward Kenway hinted that the remake is under development and gamers might soon get to play it. Matt Ryan, the man who voiced the in-game character Kenway, was seen at a convention engaging in an interaction where he said: 'Have you beat the game?... Well you may have to beat it again.' What further confirmed the suspicion of the remake was when he said: 'There's a reason I say that but I can't say anything.' According to a report dated October 4, 2024, by Insider Gaming, certain details were shared with the publication, which suggested that the remake of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag—codenamed Obsidian—was well under development and it could be released by the end of 2025. Additionally, as per Gadgets360, back in July 2023, Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot revealed that the company had several remakes of classic Assassin's Creed games in development, though he did not specify which titles were being reworked. Assassin's Creed Shadows delay and domino effect on pipeline After the release of the Assassin's Creed Shadows which was delayed heavily, Ubisoft announced that it would be pushing back the release of some of its major upcoming games. The company said the delay was to allow more time for development and to ensure the best possible conditions for the games' success, as reported by Gadgets360. While Ubisoft did not name the specific titles facing delays, the statement hinted that some of its biggest franchises — such as Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, and Rainbow Six — might be affected. Since the game is now in public, it is possible that the Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag might be released by the end of this year or in early 2026. What is Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag all about? Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag is an open-world action-adventure game developed by Ubisoft and released in 2013. Set during the early 18th century Golden Age of Piracy, it follows Edward Kenway, a pirate-turned-Assassin caught between the Assassin Brotherhood and the Templar Order. Unlike earlier games, Black Flag puts a strong emphasis on naval exploration, allowing players to captain their own ship — the Jackdaw — and sail across a vast Caribbean world that includes locations like Havana, Nassau, and Kingston. The game focuses on themes of freedom and rebellion. Players can engage in ship battles, treasure hunts, harpooning, and traditional stealth-based missions. Edward's journey evolves from a selfish pursuit of fortune to a deeper involvement in the Assassins' cause. A modern-day storyline also runs parallel, as players relive Edward's memories through the Animus, continuing the broader Assassin's Creed narrative.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Voice Actor Teases Previously Reported Remake
The voice actor behind the main character in Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag seems to be teasing something. Many people assume it's the previously reported remake of the beloved pirate-themed Assassin's Creed sequel released back in 2013. On June 29, a video was posted online showing Matt Ryan, the actor who voiced Black Flag's protagonist Edward Kenway, talking to a fan and signing some pictures. In the short clip posted first on TikTok, Ryan starts chatting with the Assassin's Creed fan about Black Flag and is curious if the fan has beaten that particular game. 'Have you beaten the [Black Flag]?' Ryan asks in the clip. The fan says they have, but it was a while ago. To that, Ryan responds: 'Well, you might have to beat it again...' Ryan then nods, knowingly, and smiles. 'Is this true? I gotta run through all of them again,' says the fan. 'Well, especially this one,' says Ryan in response. 'There's a reason I say that, but I can't say anything.' So yeah, it seems like Ryan is teasing something about Black Flag. Now, it could be a comic, maybe a new novel, or perhaps some special update that's coming to Assassin's Creed: Shadows that will contain some Black Flag-themed content. But it seems odd that the voice actor for Edward Kenway would have insider knowledge about that stuff or would tease it like this. More likely, this is Ryan teasing the rumored and reported still-in-development Black Flag remake or remaster project. Kotaku has contacted Ubisoft for comment. As previously mentioned, in 2023 Kotaku reported that it had learned from multiple sources that a remake of the 2013 Assassin's Creed game was in early stages and would not be completed for a few years. It's said to be more than a straight port of the old game to new consoles. A team at Ubisoft Singapore, one of the studios that has led development on the Assassin's Creed franchise's evolving ocean tech, is said to be heavily involved in helping to modernize Black Flag. Another report from MP1st in January further claimed that the remake was not just a simple port and would include new systems and content. That would likely mean Matt Ryan would need to be brought back in for some voice recording. And considering that voice acting generally doesn't happen until later in a game's development, this Black Flag remake may be launching sooner than later. In fact, Ubisoft doesn't have any big games coming out this holiday season. Hmm... . For the latest news, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
