New leaks about the rumored remake of Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag cutting present-day gameplay have sparked a heated debate within the community, dividing fans over the need for non-Animus content. Most entries in the franchise, including the original Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag, included missions set in the modern day. Ubisoft now appears to be removing these sections, a move that has split the fan base.
Traditionally, characters outside the Animus have played a key role in Assassin's Creed's timeline and storytelling. Desmond Miles was the series' first modern-day protagonist, connecting the historical events with futuristic elements. However, many fans have argued that while these modern segments make the story more immersive, they slow down the gameplay and interrupt the action. This longstanding debate has now been reignited by new leaks about the rumored Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag remake.
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Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag May Remove Modern-Day Gameplay
In mid-September, a new leak for the Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag Remake suggested it might omit the original game's non-Animus content. On the bright side, the leak claimed this cut material would be replaced with more campaign time for Edward Kenway, Black Flag's pirate protagonist. However, since the leak surfaced, the Assassin's Creed community has been debating whether this alleged Ubisoft decision is a positive or negative change.
Supporters of removing non-Animus gameplay argue that it could improve the level design. Opposers say these story sections are what have made the Assassin's Creed franchise unique. Some even claim that without characters like Desmond, the series loses its identity. There is also a group of fans who believe that instead of removing these segments, Ubisoft should use the Black Flag remake as an opportunity to improve the modern timeline and possibly even bring back Desmond.
Despite the debates, Ubisoft already seems to be limiting content outside the Animus. Notably, Assassin's Creed Shadows has reduced modern-day gameplay, making it more of an optional way to understand the lore. And it would make sense if the developer continued this approach with the rumored Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag remake.
Some believe the remake of Black Flag will likely use the newly introduced Assassin's Creed Animus Hub to replace in-game flashbacks and flashforwards. For those unfamiliar, the Animus Hub is already implemented in the latest game, Shadows. It functions as a launcher with unique menus, including the Vault, which provides narrative content related to the modern-day events of the Assassin's Creed games. However, fans should remember that Ubisoft has not officially confirmed a Black Flag remake, and all these debates are based solely on rumors and leaks.
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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
WHERE TO PLAY
- Genre(s)
- Action-Adventure, Open-World
