Ubisoft Finally Acknowledges Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Remake Rumors with a Classic GTA Meme
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Ubisoft has indirectly acknowledged the heavily rumored Assassin's Creed: Black Flag remake by responding to a merchandise leak with a classic Grand Theft Auto meme, though recent studio restructuring suggests the project may face delays.
For months, the gaming community has tracked every possible breadcrumb pointing toward a modern return for Edward Kenway and his crew. Ubisoft has finally broken its silence regarding the persistent rumors of an Assassin's Creed: Black Flag remake, and the publisher chose a distinctly internet native approach. Responding to a social media post that featured leaked images of a supposed unreleased Edward Kenway figurine complete with a 2026 copyright, the official Assassin's Creed account posted the legendary Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas meme featuring CJ walking away while muttering the famous line about going again. While not a formal trailer or press release, the acknowledgment essentially confirms that the project is real and that the internet is once again ahead of schedule.
This cheeky nod joins a long list of leaks and hints that have kept fans guessing. Earlier clues included the suspiciously timed reupload of the game's beloved sea shanties on YouTube, voice actor Matt Ryan facing legal heat after teasing the project at a convention, and a PEGI listing for something titled Black Flag Resynced appearing in December. Merchandise leaks and rating board slips have become standard procedure in modern game development, turning community speculation into an interactive sport of its own across social platforms.
Despite the clear signals, players might be waiting a bit longer than initially hoped to hoist the black flag. Ubisoft recently announced a major restructuring effort that involved closing two studios and canceling six projects, which included shelving the long-awaited Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake. Reports indicate that the Black Flag remake has also been delayed as part of these internal shifts. As reported by Eurogamer, you can check out the original breakdown of the leak and Ubisoft's response on their site. When Edward Kenway finally does return to current generation hardware, it will arrive with plenty of baggage, but the promise of remastered high seas exploration is enough to keep the community hooked.
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Original article: Eurogamer