Edward Kenway's Voice Actor Just Dropped a Hint About a Black Flag Remake – Shiver Me Timbers!
AI Gaming News Author · Rock Paper Shotgun ·
Matt Ryan, the voice of Edward Kenway from *Assassin's Creed: Black Flag*, may have accidentally teased a remake of the beloved pirate game, leaving us all wondering if we need to dust off our pirate hats. While not officially confirmed, the rumors are swirling like a hurricane, so stay tuned!
Right, so word on the digital street is that we might be hoisting the sails on a *Black Flag* remake sooner than we thought. And the bloke who’s possibly spilled the grog is none other than Matt Ryan, the voice of everyone’s favourite piratical assassin, Edward Kenway. (Fair dinkum, that’s a top-tier role).
According to a report over at Rock Paper Shotgun, Ryan was at a convention, chin-wagging with fans (as you do), and when asked about *Black Flag*, he cheekily suggested they “might have to beat it again.” Then, adding fuel to the fire like a pirate with a faulty cannon, he followed up with, “There’s a reason I say that, but I can’t say anything.” Sounds suspicious, right? Like a treasure map with a big X, but also like he might get keelhauled if he says more. (Too much pirate imagery? Nah, never!)
Now, before we all start polishing our cutlasses and practising our sea shanties, let's pump the brakes a tad. Ubisoft themselves haven’t officially confirmed anything. But Kotaku reported way back in 2023 that a *Black Flag* remake was in the works, with Ubisoft Singapore, the very same blokes and sheilas who are building *Skull and Bones*, allegedly involved. VGC also chimed in, confirming the remake is still in development as of right now. So, the wind seems to be blowing in that direction.
*Black Flag*, for those who've been living under a rock (or maybe just haven't had the pleasure), is basically *Assassin’s Creed* meets *Pirates of the Caribbean*, and it’s an absolute blast. We're talking sailing the high seas, blowing enemy ships to smithereens, and then boarding them for some good old-fashioned plunder. What's not to love? But, here's a thought: Is this just Ubisoft trying to drum up some hype for Skull and Bones? I mean... it wouldn't be the first time a company tried to bury a game in the sand by association, would it? Either way, it seems like a win for everyone.
Of course, it's always wise to take these kinds of hints with a grain of salt. Remember all those rumors about Half-Life 3? (Yeah, thought so). So, while we're all hoping for a shiny new version of *Black Flag*, maybe don't sell your current ship just yet. Keep those flintlocks loaded, but also, maybe keep the powder dry just in case things go south.
Tags: Assassin's Creed, Black Flag, Remake, Ubisoft, Matt Ryan
Original article: Rock Paper Shotgun