When to Expect Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag Remake’s Reveal

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If the Assassins and Templars were as friendly towards each other as depicted in the Assassin’s Creed series and its rumors, there wouldn’t have been an Assassin-Templar war. The upcoming remake of Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag is almost common knowledge now among gaming enthusiasts, with leaks, reports, official hints, and actor statements all but guaranteeing its existence. This raises the obvious question about when Ubisoft plans to officially announce this remake.

Last year, Insider Gaming announced that the remake of Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag was expected to launch around November 2025. However, this may have been postponed because of the delay in the release of AC Shadow. It was suggested that this delay would affect the entire schedule, meaning that Assassin’s Creed Jade and Assassin’s Creed Invictus (both codenames) might also experience delays. Although it was originally planned for late 2025, there’s a possibility it could still happen. If not, a release in 2026 seems more likely. With this timeframe in mind, we can better anticipate when the official unveiling will take place.

The game Assassin’s Creed Shadows initially planned for release in November 2025 was pushed back to February 2025, and later again to March 2025. This four-month delay could potentially affect the release of Black Flag’s remake as well, but it is also possible that the project faced a reallocation of resources, leading to further delays in the remake’s production.

Gamescom 2025

Ubisoft has officially announced they’ll attend Gamescom 2025, so fans can anticipate at least one trailer during their presentation. Likely, they’ll showcase Anno 117: Pax Romana, but further details remain speculative. If Black Flag is released this year, it would be ideal to unveil it at Gamescom since there won’t be a Ubisoft Forward event in 2025. The excitement around Black Flag would undoubtedly boost the event due to its long-standing popularity. However, announcing a September event seems improbable as such events usually take place during summer months.

It’s ideal to unveil a gameplay-focused trailer for the AC4: Black Flag Remake at Gamescom. In case Gamescom isn’t an option, there’s another platform this year that’s suitable to generate excitement around the remake.

It’s not surprising if Ubisoft were to unveil the game “Black Flag” on an ordinary Tuesday, given that it’s a significant title and deserves attention.

The Game Awards 2025

If Gamescom isn’t the venue for the reveal, then The Game Awards seems to be the next appropriate choice. This might imply that the delay within the team has moved the Black Flag remake to 2026. Even if it’s later in 2026 than many anticipate, The Game Awards provides a powerful way to wrap up the year.

It’s tough to make a definitive statement, but it might be that Ubisoft doesn’t plan to unveil the game this year at all. This could prolong the ongoing speculation about AC4: Black Flag, which has its pros and cons. On one hand, the continued interest shows clear demand from fans. However, they may grow weary of rumors and leaks, regardless of Ubisoft not being directly responsible for this situation.

Ubisoft Forward 2026

If Edward Kenway doesn’t make an appearance this year, it suggests a release date later than expected, perhaps in 2026. If the announcement comes early next year, it would be unexpected; if not, it would mark the earliest Ubisoft Forward event ever held by the company. A more plausible scenario is that Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag will lead Ubisoft Forward in summer 2026, meaning fans have a few more months to wait.

Essentially, if nothing unexpected happens, these three occurrences seem to be the most logical choices. I’d wager they will happen in that order: Gamescom, The Game Awards 2025, or Ubisoft event. However, many enthusiasts would undoubtedly appreciate an early surprise as well.

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2025-07-04 14:45