Edward Kenway's Actor Almost Walked the Plank? Ubisoft's Legal Jolly Roger Raised, Apparently
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
The voice actor for Edward Kenway in Assassin's Creed 4 might've accidentally spilled the beans about a possible remaster, leading to a legal scuffle with Ubisoft. Seems like someone nearly got keelhauled for a loose tongue!
Right, so the chap who voiced Edward Kenway in Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag, Matt Ryan, seems to have found himself in a bit of a pickle with Ubisoft. According to *Game Rant*, it appears some loose lips might sink ships – or, in this case, trigger a legal broadside from the gaming giant.
Apparently, at an autograph signing, a fan (bless their cotton socks) pressed Ryan about a potential Black Flag remaster. Now, Ryan initially played it cool, but it seems in a previous, *ahem*, 'off the record' chat, he might've dropped a hint or two about a remaster being in the works. And wouldn't you know it? Someone recorded the whole shebang. Talk about a digital parrot blabbing secrets!
Now, here's where it gets interesting. Ryan claims "the company" (we all know who that is) threatened to sue him. Blimey! It seems Ubisoft weren't too chuffed about the potential leak, even if it was just a wee tease.
The original video, from late June 2025 (time flies, eh?), showed Ryan asking a fan if they'd finished Black Flag, then suggesting they might want to play it again, accompanied by a knowing wink. Now, I'm no detective, but that sounds suspiciously like a nod towards, well, *something*. He then clammed up, saying he couldn't say more. Famous last words, eh, mate?
Look, NDAs are a serious business, especially when dealing with highly anticipated remasters (or any game announcement, for that matter). It's all part of the smoke and mirrors of the gaming industry – gotta keep those surprises secret until *just* the right moment, or the Kraken gets released early.
But what does this all *mean*? Well, firstly, it adds fuel to the fire of those Black Flag remaster rumors. Ubisoft doesn't usually wave its legal cutlass unless there's something worth protecting. Secondly, it serves as a reminder to voice actors (and anyone involved in game development, really) to keep schtum until the official word comes down from on high. You don't want to end up walking the plank, do you?
So, there you have it. Edward Kenway's voice actor nearly got himself into a right royal mess. Let's just hope this whole saga means that Black Flag remaster is actually happening. Because, let's be honest, who *wouldn't* want to sail the high seas again with a fresh coat of digital paint? Fair dinkum, I'd buy that for a shilling!
Tags: Assassin's Creed, Black Flag, Remaster, Ubisoft, Matt Ryan
Original article: Game Rant