Edward Kenway's Voice Actor Swabs the Deck, Gets a Ubisoft Broadside: Black Flag Remake Hype Hits Choppy Waters!
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
Matt Ryan, the voice actor for Edward Kenway, is seemingly in hot water with Ubisoft for (allegedly!) hinting at a *Black Flag* remake, leaving us wondering if this is just corporate secrecy or a genius marketing move. Either way, the hype is real!
Right, so here's a tale wilder than a drunken pirate singing sea shanties. According to a recent report from IGN South Africa, Matt Ryan, the voice of our favourite rum-swilling Assassin, Edward Kenway, might've walked the plank straight into legal trouble with Ubisoft. All because he *might* have hinted at the long-rumoured *Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag* remake.
I've been following this remake rumour like a hawk eyeing a shiny doubloon for ages. We've had whispers from developers, a knowing wink from a collectible maker… but this? This is proper, full-on, drama, mate!
Apparently, at a recent convention, Ryan was cornered by a fan asking about *Black Flag*. He cheekily suggested they "might have to beat it again…", throwing in a wink for good measure. Now, any sane person (especially one who's spent hours sailing the digital Caribbean) would take that as a massive hint. But here's the kicker: Ryan claims he didn't realize he was being recorded. And Ubisoft, according to Ryan, weren’t exactly thrilled with his loose lips.
"Well, the thing is, when that happened, someone was doing this—" Ryan said at a *different* convention, pointing to someone recording him, "— I was being very free and open, but I didn't know that they actually were recording me on their phone. And then the company threatened to sue me. Yeah, so I say nothing."
Bloody hell.
Now, let's be real, this *Black Flag* remake is about as much of a secret as a parrot squawking treasure locations. We’ve heard whispers that Ubisoft Singapore, the same studio behind *Skull and Bones*, are working on something *way* beyond a simple spit-and-polish remaster. They might even be re-recording dialogue or adding new story elements. But what if Ryan *is* involved in that process beyond a simple re-release?
But what does this all MEAN, then? Is Ubisoft just being overly cautious about leaks? Are they trying to control the narrative? Or, (and this is where my tinfoil hat comes out) is this whole thing a cleverly orchestrated marketing stunt? Think about it: the controversy, the mystery, the intrigue… It's got everyone talking about *Black Flag* again, doesn't it?
Ubisoft, as of now, is keeping mum about the whole ordeal (IGN has asked for comment). Which only adds fuel to the speculative fire. With no brand new *Assassin’s Creed* title hitting shelves later this year, the timing would be perfect to drop this remake right in time for the holidays. I reckon they're aiming to capitalize on our nostalgia and deliver a true next-gen pirate adventure.
So, here's hoping Matt Ryan doesn't get keelhauled for his hints. And here's hoping Ubisoft stops playing coy and officially announces what we all know is coming. Because fair dinkum, I'm itching to raise the black flag and sail the high seas again. Just...maybe I'll wait for the official announcement first.
Tags: Assassin's Creed, Black Flag, Ubisoft, Remake, Matt Ryan
Original article: IGN South Africa