While all eyes are on Assassin's Creed Shadows, its ongoing support, and its upcoming DLC, there is plenty of other movement in the franchise. There are plenty of Assassin's Creed rumors and leaks out there about future games, including the next main title Assassin's Creed Hexe, but one of the most credible and current manifestations is Assassin's Creed Black Flag 4: Remake. It may seem surprising, but there are two years' worth of credible leaks and rumors related to the game.
It may be Ubisoft's worst-kept secret, but it is also a very smart decision. Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag remains one of the most popular entries in the franchise, thanks in no small part due to its focus on the Golden Era of Piracy, and a remake of it, done right, is likely to do serious numbers for Ubisoft. All of this is still up in the air, but there's plenty backing the fact that it is in development and possibly releasing soon.
What to Expect From the Assassin's Creed Franchise in 2025
Ubisoft seems to be going all-in on Assassin's Creed, with there being at least six AC projects in development, some of which fans might see in 2025.
AC4: Black Flag Remake Rumors Started Two Years Ago
The first report of its existence can be traced back to Kotaku, which reported that an Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag remake was in development two years ago. It was in the earliest stages at this time, making a 2025 or 2026 release seem viable today, but that's not it. Kotaku also reported that Ubisoft Singapore was involved in some capacity. It's worth noting that Ubisoft Singapore has been a support studio for the franchise several times, often focusing on key features like Assassin's Creed 3's naval combat. In other words, the pedigree is there for it to remake the title and do it right.
More Evidence Connects Ubisoft Singapore to AC4: Black Flag Remake
Game development is typically quiet in these early stages, and that's true here too. The next credible bit of info came about six months later, at the start of 2024. Ubisoft's lead cinematic designer for Ubisoft Singapore, Isaac Tan, listed an "unannounced Assassin's Creed project" on LinkedIn. This was spotted by fans, and notably, the profile stated that this project began in 2023. It's almost too neat in the way it obviously connects to Kotaku's report, but that only makes it a strong leak for AC4: Black Flag remake's development. It could be in reference to something else entirely, but that seems less likely.
AC4: Black Flag Remake Release Date Leaks Online
In late 2024, Insider Gaming reported that Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag's remake would release in November 2025. Not only is Insider Gaming a trustworthy source, but its track record with Ubisoft games specifically is strong. Of course, this could change since nothing was confirmed and internal goalposts move all the time, but it's helpful that Insider Gaming reported that this was still the goal earlier this year. The outlet reported, at that time, that the AC4 remake was well into development at this time.
AC4: Black Flag Leaks - The Dam Busts
Since that report, several more rumors and leaks have all indicated that AC4: Black Flag is on its way. Jumping on one of various internet trends, Ubisoft used an image of AC4: Black Flag to joke about unfortunately losing memories. The replies are filled with folks believing this was a tease of the remake.
Other rumors and leaks include
- Reports that Black Flag's remake is built with Anvil Engine and features new combat and wildlife ecosystems.
- PureArts hinted that an Edward statue for AC4: Black Flag was in the works.
The latest note comes from Twitter user TheRealZephryss: Ubisoft has updated Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag's Steam page with new versions of gameplay microtrailers. Updates of this nature are uncommon for older games, alongside other updates that took place on June 4 and June 12. Overall, the evidence is mountain high.
Not to mention, the path to Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag's release is right there. If it releases in November 2025, fans can expect a reveal at Gamescom Opening Night Live in August. The leaks certainly won't end before then, but it'll be interesting to see just how much is learned before Ubisoft pulls back the curtain.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 85 /100 Critics Rec: 91%
- Released
- October 29, 2013
- ESRB
- M For Mature 17+ Due To Blood, Sexual Themes, Strong Language, Use of Alcohol, Violence
- Developer(s)
- Ubisoft Montreal
- Publisher(s)
- Ubisoft
- Engine
- AnvilNext
- Multiplayer
- Local Multiplayer, Online Multiplayer
- Franchise
- Assassin's Creed
WHERE TO PLAY
- Genre(s)
- Action-Adventure, Open-World
