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Ubisoft's specific Black Flag tweet fuels intense fan speculation for a long-rumored remake.
The rumored remake features major upgrades like new combat and the Anvil Engine, not just a facelift.
Fans eagerly anticipate a Black Flag remake announcement, possibly at Summer Games Fest.
The Assassin's Creed fandom is abuzz following a recent social media post from Ubisoft that's being interpreted as a sly tease for a potential remake of the 2013 classic, Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag. Although there's no official confirmation, fan excitement is running high due to months of rumors, insider sources, and the post's intriguing specifics.
The combination of these factors has sparked a frenzy among fans, who are eagerly awaiting any concrete news about the project. With the Assassin's Creed series still going strong, a Black Flag remake could be a game-changer for fans of the pirate-themed adventure.
This latest speculation wave was triggered by the official Assassin's Creed UK Twitter account. In the middle of a meme trend, the account responded humorously to the prompt “’Unfortunately you've lost your memory’ UNFORTUNATELY??,” meanwhile sharing an image of the title screen of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag.
Considering all the critically acclaimed titles in the lengthy Assassin's Creed franchise, fans immediately reacted as if Black Flag had an important connotation and ignited an all-encompassing speculation that maybe it wasn't just a random meme participation.
Black Flag remake rumors have been circulating since June 2023, when a report from Kotaku claimed the studio was in early-stage development. Subsequent reports, such as ones from Insider Gaming in 2024, claimed that the remake had been delayed internally beyond the original planned release window of 2025.
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Nevertheless, Ubisoft has remained silent on these, making the recent social media activity that much more intriguing.
Fans quickly remarked that the social media team could have used any other Assassin's Creed game for the meme, yet they specifically chose Black Flag. This purposeful decision has fed the idea that the studio is either interested in testing the waters or building hype for an official announcement.
Comments on the post reflect this idea, with users like 'AC: Landmarks' calling Ubisoft a tease and 'Sultan' asking, “Why Black Flag out of all the games, AC admin? Are you trying to tell us something?”
Going past the usual social media frenzies, the Black Flag remake rumors tend to hint at a very high-profile project. It has been reported that the project is currently under development using Ubisoft Anvil Engine, the very engine that is being used in the latest titles of the franchise, such as Assassin's Creed Shadows.
According to these leaks, the upgrades involve a new combat system and refined ecosystems for wildlife, implying that it is much bigger than just a facelift. It is believed that Ubisoft Singapore, of the original Black Flag and Skull & Bones fame, with its experience in naval combat, is being tapped for this remake.
While one might dare hope it was just a social media manager having fun, the legacy of leaked information from credible sources, coupled with the passionate fan outcry, certainly gives rise to the feeling that an announcement cannot very well be too far away.
With Summer Games Fest just around the corner, everyone is wondering if this will be Ubisoft's time to shore up the Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag remake. In fine tandem, excitement for Edward Kenway's return to the high seas is at a fever pitch.
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