Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Remake Listing Sparks Remake Speculation

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Talk about a potential remake of Assassin’s Creed Black Flag is gaining momentum after a new listing appeared online. Originally released in 2013, Black Flag was highly praised as a strong entry in the Assassin’s Creed series. It stood out for its focus on pirate life, featuring ship combat and a swashbuckling adventure. While beloved, the original game wasn’t perfect, with some players finding the missions repetitive and the enemy AI a bit awkward – issues that a remake could address, and that many fans are hoping to see fixed.

When the new Assassin’s Creed Shadows game launched, Dark Horse released an accompanying art book just five days later. This isn’t the first time the Assassin’s Creed series has partnered with publishers to create companion books – Titan has worked with the franchise since 2012, offering extra details and backstory related to the games. Even Ubisoft has hinted at the possibility of a Assassin’s Creed Black Flag remake, making any leaked information potentially significant. Now, an Amazon listing has appeared, leading some to believe they’ve discovered the remake’s release date.

An Amazon Listing For Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Remaster Art Book Has Gone Live

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An art book titled Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Remaster recently appeared on Amazon, adding fuel to rumors of a remake. Historically, art books for Assassin’s Creed games have been released shortly before the game itself – Assassin’s Creed Shadows‘ art book came out just five days before the game, and similar timing has been common. This new art book is available for pre-order now, with a release date of March 24, 2026. While one insider suggested fans should wait for a Black Flag remake, the timing of this art book suggests the game could potentially launch as early as March 19, 2026.

It’s interesting that this art book calls the upcoming project a ‘remaster’ and not a ‘remake,’ because there’s a significant difference between the two. Remasters improve the graphics and sometimes add a little new content to the original game, while remakes completely rebuild the game, often using a brand-new engine. We’ve seen some fantastic remasters recently, like the popular Oblivion Remastered, but remakes are generally seen as more impressive and long-lasting. If the new Assassin’s Creed Black Flag project is just a remaster, some fans might be a little let down.

It’s unclear if the recently released art book reveals the final release date for Assassin’s Creed Black Flag. The listed date could simply be a goal Ubisoft is aiming for, and they might push the release back if needed. It’s unusual for a company to announce a date for a product that might be delayed, especially when fans, who are eagerly awaiting the Black Flag remake, are already asking for updates. A likely possibility is that a remake or remaster is planned for March, but could be postponed. Alternatively, the date could be temporary. Despite the uncertainty, there’s reason to be optimistic, as several signs suggest a remake is in development, and it could be the game to revitalize the Assassin’s Creed series.

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2026-02-12 14:04