Development on the rumored Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Remake might very well have kicked off late last year.
At least, that could be discerned from LinkedIn profiles from a Lead Artist and Lead Cinematic Designer at Ubisoft which mention work on an “unannounced project” as of September 2023 (via @Jorraptor). Before the work on this “unannounced” project, both employees worked on Assassin’s Creed Mirage as well as Skull & Bones. We’ve included the post on X below:
Seems like development on the Assassin’s Creed 4 Black Flag remake has started late last year.
Developers from the Skull and Bones & Assassin’s Creed team inside Ubisoft Singapore have moved to an ‘Unannounced Assassin’s Creed Project’ in September 2023. pic.twitter.com/WThxJWgi8I
— JorRaptor (@Jorraptor) January 19, 2024
While the Assassin’s Creed franchise isn’t directly mentioned, Kotaku reported that Ubisoft was gearing up for a remake of Black Flag back in June of last year. Going by the reference of this new “unannounced project” at Ubisoft Singapore, actual development on the rumored Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Remake could very well have kicked off shortly after that.
Released in 2013 as a cross-gen title, Assassin’s Creed Black Flag is considered one of the best entries in the series. The game was officially announced back in March of 2013.
“With the new hero and new setting we are creating the boldest and most unique Assassin’s Creed game yet, while still respecting the pillars of the franchise that have made it such a fan favorite,” said Yves Guillemot, Chief Executive Officer at Ubisoft upon the game’s announcement. “Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag is based on a true, harsh, and exciting part of a legendary era and will thrill longtime fans and newcomers alike.”
Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag tells the story of Edward Kenway, a young British man with a thirst for danger and adventure, who falls from privateering for the Royal Navy into piracy as the war between the major Empires comes to an end. Edward is a fierce pirate and seasoned fighter who soon finds himself embroiled in the ancient war between Assassins and Templars. Set at the dawn of the 18th Century, the game features some of the most infamous pirates in history, such as Blackbeard and Charles Vane, and takes players on a journey throughout the West Indies during a turbulent and violent period of time later to become known as the Golden Age of Pirates.
