The return of Ubisoft's pirate adventure

The remake of the game “Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag” is coming in the middle of this year, to be exact in July, and this news has delighted fans of the title. Although the game has not yet been officially presented, details have leaked from a presentation that is not intended for the public.

The original “Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag” game was released in 2013. Set during the golden age of piracy, players follow Welsh pirate Edward Kenway as he hunts for the mythical Observatory, while simultaneously being caught between the Assassins and the Templars.

The title is remembered as one of the most acclaimed games in the franchise, especially for its open world that allows for free exploration of the sea, dynamic naval battles, and strong narrative line, and has sold more than 11 million copies to date.

Additionally, the game often stands out as one of the freshest and most fun installments in the series due to its combination of pirate adventure and classic Assassin's Creed structure, as well as the freedom it gives the player in how they approach missions and explore the world.

After years of rumors about an adaptation, Ubisoft's Jinn Gisdon officially confirmed the project, titled "Resynced," last month.

"Rumors about Assassin's Creed games are nothing new, but it's worth remembering: 'Nothing is true. Everything is allowed.' However, in this case, some of them seem to have more basis than usual. Keep your eyes on the horizon," he wrote in a blog post about the future of the franchise, along with a screenshot of the game "Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced."

According to Inside Gaming, Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced was supposed to be officially unveiled on April 16th, but Ubisoft2 postponed the announcement. However, they claim they have seen a presentation that confirms that the release is planned for July 9th, 2026.

It also states that the remake will not change the core genre of the game or turn it into an RPG. "This remains a solo adventure and character-driven experience. It is not an RPG," the presentation states.

Ubisoft has not yet commented on the leak or the reasons for the announcement delay, so all details remain unofficial and subject to change.

Jean Gisdon further hinted that new information about the Netflix adaptation of "Assassin's Creed" will be coming soon, noting that "Ubisoft" will be heavily involved in the project in order to maintain the spirit of the franchise and bring its mythology closer to new audiences around the world.