Beyond Black Flag: Three Assassin's Creed Titles Ready for a Modern Remake
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
Following the success of Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, we explore three titles in the franchise that deserve the remake treatment next, including the original game, the Chronicles trilogy, and Liberation.
Following the massive commercial and critical success of Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, Ubisoft is facing high demand to give more classic entries the modern treatment. CEO Yves Guillemot has previously hinted that older worlds in the franchise still hold immense value, and with over two million copies sold for the recent pirate remake, diving back into the archives makes complete business sense. While digital economies and microtransactions continue to spark debate among players, the appetite for nostalgia and polished gameplay is clearly at an all-time high across current-gen hardware and cloud platforms.
First on the wishlist for a modern glow-up is the original 2007 Assassin's Creed that started it all. While it introduced a revolutionary world back in the day, the mechanics of parkour, combat, and mission variety have aged significantly compared to recent RPG-heavy entries. Bringing Altair back with fluid movement, refined combat, and updated cosmetics would fix accessibility issues for PlayStation and Nintendo Switch owners who currently lack easy ways to play the title. Upgrading the Holy Land settings with current-generation visual fidelity would give players a fresh way to experience the roots of the franchise.
Ubisoft should also look at expanding lesser-known experiments like the Assassin's Creed Chronicles trilogy or giving Assassin's Creed 3 Liberation a proper full-scale remake. Transforming the 2.5D spinoffs set in China, India, and Russia into full three-dimensional adventures would let modern players explore those unique historical settings in richer detail. As the industry leans heavily into remakes and remasters across all platforms, revisiting these overlooked or foundational chapters is a smart move for Ubisoft and a win for a community eager for strong single-player experiences. Original reporting comes via Polygon, with further context available at their full feature.
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Original article: Polygon