Pirate's Booty on Vinted? A Black Flag Remake Statue Just Leaked, Mate!
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
A highly anticipated *Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Remake* statue, featuring Edward Kenway, has hilariously leaked on the used clothing app Vinted, adding another layer of absurdity to the already 'officially unannounced' project that Ubisoft can't seem to keep secret.
Right, so gather 'round, because I've been tinkering with a story that's wilder than a kraken in a teacup, and it involves Ubisoft, Assassin's Creed, and, of all things, a used clothing app. Seriously, mate, you can't make this stuff up. It seems the highly anticipated, yet still 'officially unannounced' – and I use that term with the same amount of conviction I'd use to say I understand quantum physics – *Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Remake* has had another leak. But this time, it's not from an insider forum or a ratings board. Oh no, it's from Vinted.
Yes, you read that correctly. Vinted. The place where you might snag a second-hand jumper or a pre-loved handbag. Apparently, it's also the premiere destination for accidentally unboxing and listing a premium collectible statue for one of gaming's most beloved pirate adventures. You know that feeling when you try to cast a simple 'light' spell, and instead, you accidentally summon a miniature black hole? That's kinda how I picture Ubisoft's 'security' team feeling right about now.
Now, let's talk about the booty itself. What exactly landed on the virtual shores of Vinted? We're talking about a rather lavish statue crafted by collectible maker Pure Arts, featuring none other than Captain Edward Kenway himself. Our swashbuckling hero is depicted in prime piratical form: perched casually on a treasure chest overflowing with gold, leaning back against his ship's weathered wheel, a trusty cutlass and pistol at the ready in each hand. Topping it all off is a grand, billowing flag adorned with the iconic Assassin's Creed sigil nestled within a skull – pure *Black Flag* vibes, that. The listing claimed it's 35cm tall, 20cm wide, and slated for a 2026 release. A close-up of the base reportedly showed the Pure Arts and Ubisoft logos, complete with a shiny 2026 copyright mark. Fair dinkum, if that doesn't scream 'official merchandise for an upcoming release,' I don't know what does.
What's particularly amusing, beyond the sheer audacity of a major game leak appearing on a resale app, is how untouched Kenway's design appears. If Ubisoft *had* tweaked the look of our beloved pirate assassin for the remake, there’s no evidence of it here. And honestly, would we expect them to? Edward Kenway's look is as iconic as his sea shanties. Messing with that would be like trying to 'improve' the Mona Lisa with googly eyes. Brave, but probably ill-advised.
The real magic trick, though, isn't the statue itself, but its journey to public consciousness. Unboxed, without any clear origin story, just... *there* on Vinted. It was quickly spotted by eagle-eyed fans, including the rather notorious Assassin's Creed leaker j0nathan, who rightly twigged that this wasn't some existing collectible. It's almost as if the universe itself just can't keep a lid on Ubisoft's secrets. Or perhaps, and this is where my gentle skepticism kicks in, Ubisoft has some truly *chaotic* intern who thinks Vinted is a legitimate marketing channel. One can only wonder!
This isn't exactly the first whisper of a *Black Flag* remake, mind. This project has been 'unannounced' for so long, it's practically a running gag amongst gamers. We've had a steady trickle of leaks and hints that have, over time, built up a rather compelling case. Last year, Pure Arts themselves hinted at 'something going on' for *Black Flag*, suggesting it would surface 'in the not-too-distant future.' Then we had the whispers about the game undergoing 'substantial changes' to modernise its visuals and gear systems – which, let's be honest, could be either brilliant or a classic case of fixing what ain't broken, depending on your perspective. There's also talk of ditching the Animus content outside the main story, in favour of even *more* pirate missions. As a wizard of digital realms, I can appreciate the idea of deepening the core magical experience, but sometimes those little breaks offered a nice change of pace.
And let's not forget the absolute goldmine of Edward Kenway's own voice actor, Matt Ryan, who initially teased the project before, rather hilariously, being told by Ubisoft in 'no uncertain terms to stop talking.' You just know that email must have been a sight to behold. Finally, to cap it all off, the game even popped up on the PEGI European ratings board website, revealing what many reckon is its final title: *Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced*. Honestly, at this point, Ubisoft's attempts at secrecy are less about keeping things under wraps and more about building suspense through a series of increasingly absurd 'accidents.'
Ubisoft themselves had previously mentioned an unannounced game set to drop before the end of their current financial year (March 31st), but that launch has since been pushed into the next financial year (ending March 31, 2027) due to a pretty significant reshuffle of teams, projects, and studios. Could this statue leak, with its 2026 copyright, align with that delayed timeline? It certainly makes you think, doesn't it?
So, what does this all mean for us, the eager gamers? Well, it means the *Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Remake* is less of a question mark and more of an exclamation point, albeit one delivered via the most unconventional postal service imaginable. The prospect of revisiting Kenway's swashbuckling adventures on modern hardware is genuinely exciting, assuming they get the 'remake' part right without sacrificing the soul of the original. The Vinted leak, bizarre as it is, feels like another firm nod towards this much-anticipated journey back to the Golden Age of Piracy. Now if you'll excuse me, I'm off to check eBay for any 'accidentally listed' copies of *Grand Theft Auto VI*.
**Source:** IGN South Africa, Original article by Tom Phillips.
Tags: Assassin's Creed, Black Flag, Ubisoft, Gaming Leaks, Remake
Original article: IGN South Africa