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Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flagis arguably the most beloved entry in the long-running, widely acclaimed franchise. Released in 2013, the game introduced seafaring features that were praised for their ingenuity and sheer fun factor. The game was so popular, in fact, that Ubisoft green-lit a Pirate-themed game based around these elements not long after. TitledSkull and Bones, this spiritual successor has lagged in development time for years now and seen numerous delays. Long past the time to capitalize onBlack Flag‘s popularity, rumors are now floating around that a remake of the Assassin pirate game may be in the works.
According to “two sources who asked not to be named” close withKotaku, who broke this news, there is a full-blown remake ofBlack Flagin the early stages of development right now. Supposedly it will not set sail for another few years still, though. Given this, it seems safe to assume this is more than a simple remaster as previousAssassin’s Creedgames have received.
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According to these sources, a team at Ubisoft Singapore has been brought on board to modernize the game; what way they intend to do this is unclear. SinceBlack Flag wasfirst released, the franchise has grown outwardly into an even more sprawling open-world format.Assassin’s Creed: Mirage, launching later this year, aims to bring the scope back to land and reconnect with the franchise’s roots. Whether theBlack Flagremake will aim to skew closer to the original or be updated to be larger and more open is unknown at this time.
Will a Black Flag Remake Help Skull and Bones?
Given thatSkull and Boneswas originally meant to bank on the success ofBlack Flag, it is possible that a remake of the beloved title may shore up more interest for the title. Although, currently, the game is set to launch sometime late this year or early next year, history has shown the game tends to miss the boat on such dates. Development onSkull and Bonesfirst began in 2013 as an expansion for AC4 before being expanded into a direct MMO spinoff titledBlack Flag Infinite. Eventually, Ubisoft raised the anchor and set the game free from itsAssassin’s Creedroots entirely, being formally announced to the public in 2017.
In the years since, another popular MMO Pirate game,Sea of Thieves, was released in 2018. Initially met with mixed reception,Sea of Thieveshas since developed a strong and loyal fanbase in its own right. A game such asBlack Flagis different enough in its single-player nature to sail pastSea of Thievesin the night, butSkull and Boneswill face steeper competition with its fellow pirate MMO. As such, even if it releases years before a remake of AC4, it is possible that said remake will reignite interest inSkull and Bonesshould it suffer initially at launch.
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Because this remake has not been formally announced and the leakers remain unnamed and unidentified, it is best to take all of this information with a grain of salt. Regardless, rumors of a remake forBlack Flagare sure to stir up interest in theAssassin’s Creedfandom.
Are you looking forward to seeing this game reimagined, or would you prefer something brand new? How about Skull and Bones? Do you think it still has a real shot at success, or do you think that ship has sailed? Let us know in the comments and on our social media feeds!
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Tanner Linares
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Tanner Linares is an enthusiastic gamer with a propensity for babbling his opinions at people who may or may not care. He graduated with a degree in English Writing from Northern Michigan University in 2021. He is also writing several graphic novels with a wonderful illustrator.
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