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Despite Ubisoft’s travails, we’re just eight days away from the Black Flag remake’s announcement, if leaks are to be believed
Leaks suggest that Ubisoft's remake of Assassin's Creed Black Flag, tentatively titled Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, will be officially revealed on April 16. Despite recent company struggles, the remake is reportedly on track for a mid-2027 release. The game aims to refine the original's mechanics and setting.
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Remake Announcement Reportedly Planned for Next Week
A remake of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag is reportedly planned for announcement next week, with a potential release in the second quarter of fiscal year 2027 (June-August 2026). This information comes from Insider Gaming and ResetEra, though it should be treated as rumor. Other upcoming Assassin's Creed titles like Assassin's Creed Shadows and Assassin's Creed Hexe are also mentioned with their potential release windows and content plans.
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag remake reveal seemingly set for 16th April
Ubisoft is reportedly preparing to reveal a remake of Assassin's Creed Black Flag, officially titled Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynched, on April 16th. The game is expected to be released between June and August of this year, within fiscal year 2027 Q2.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Remake Could Anchor PS5's Summer, Reveal Next Week
Ubisoft is reportedly planning to announce a remake of Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag, titled Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced, as early as April 16th. The game is expected to launch between June and August 2024, potentially serving as a major title for the PlayStation 5 during the summer.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Remake Touted to Anchor PS5's Summer, Reveal Next Week
A remake of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, officially titled Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced, is reportedly set to be announced next week and will launch between June and August 2024, potentially dominating the PlayStation 5's summer lineup. Ubisoft is hoping this title will help improve its financial performance.
Next Sony State Of Play Coming April 16 - Report
A report suggests Sony's next State of Play broadcast may occur on April 16, potentially focusing on third-party titles. This rumored event could coincide with an official announcement for a remake of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag. The report also mentions potential news regarding a new Star Fox game and notes recent PlayStation 5 price increases.
After five hours with highly anticipated pirate survival game Windrose, I can see why it's one of Steam's most wishlisted games
The highly anticipated pirate survival game Windrose, developed by Windrose Crew and published by Pocketpair Publishing, is generating significant buzz on Steam. The preview highlights its engaging survival mechanics, satisfying third-person combat, and streamlined resource gathering, all set within a procedurally generated archipelago. The game aims to offer a polished and respectful player experience, with a focus on accessible sailing and ship combat that evolves from castaway survival to full-blown piracy.
Free Xbox Games Right Now Include 6 Assassin's Creed Titles
Microsoft's Free Play Days event is offering six Assassin's Creed titles for free to Xbox users this weekend. Games include Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Odyssey, Origins, Unity, Syndicate, and IV: Black Flag, all playable at 4K/60fps on Xbox Series X. Progress made during the free period can be carried over if players decide to purchase the games.
Pirate survival hit Windrose charts course for major quality-of-life improvements after 1.5M wishlists
The developers of the pirate survival game Windrose have announced upcoming quality-of-life improvements following a successful demo that garnered over 1.5 million wishlists. Planned updates include enhanced co-op features for up to eight players, varied loot drops, a hold-to-gather mechanic, FOV slider, DLSS/FSR support, and controller improvements. The game is expected to release in 2026 on PC.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Art Director Says “Quite A Few Features” Will Carry Over to Future Titles
Assassin's Creed Shadows Art Director Thierry Dansereau stated that "quite a few features" from the game, including the Atmos weather system and ray-traced global illumination, will be incorporated into future Assassin's Creed titles. He highlighted improvements in parkour, stealth, and combat systems as part of the game's legacy for the franchise.
Assassin's Creed director says "Black Flag reused like 80% of Assassin's Creed 3," and the games industry should rely on asset reuse even more: "Maybe the future is, to use the dirty word, AI vibe-coding"
Alex Hutchinson, creative director for games like Far Cry 4 and Assassin's Creed 3, believes the games industry reuses too many assets and suggests that greater asset reuse, potentially aided by AI, could save development time. He noted that Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag reused approximately 80% of assets from Assassin's Creed 3.
"We don't reuse enough": Far Cry 4 director says developers need to stop doing "pointless work" and learn lessons from Elden Ring and Like A Dragon
Alex Hutchinson, director of Far Cry 4 and current head of Raccoon Logic, argues that game developers need to reduce "pointless work" by reusing assets more effectively, citing Elden Ring and the Like A Dragon series as positive examples. He believes this approach is crucial for efficiency in an industry facing layoffs and shrinking development cycles, contrasting it with the potential complexities of AI generation.
Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced – Everything you need to know about the Assassin's Creed Black…
Ubisoft has officially confirmed the remake of Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag, titled Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced. While platforms are not yet confirmed, it is expected to release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X, with a potential Nintendo Switch release. The remake will feature the original game's pirate setting and Edward Kenway as the protagonist, with refinements expected for naval combat and exploration.
Assassin's Creed TV Show: Here's Who Will Star In And Direct
Netflix and Ubisoft have announced casting and director details for their upcoming Assassin's Creed television series, with production set to begin in Italy in 2026. Johan Renck, known for directing Chernobyl, will helm the series, and nine cast members have been confirmed, though their roles are yet to be revealed. The article also touches on other Assassin's Creed projects, including upcoming games and an animated series.
More hopium for Fallout 3 Remastered emerges as the unannounced RPG is named in a new product listing for an upcoming…
New evidence for a Fallout 3 Remastered has emerged through a product listing from McFarlane Toys for a Nuka Cola figure. This listing, found on retailer Brodepot, follows recent speculation about potential remasters of Fallout 3 and Fallout New Vegas, with Iron Galaxy Studios previously fueling rumors that were later downplayed.
Rumours of a Fallout 3 remaster refuse to quiet down as new toy listings for still-unannounced project pop up in multiple places
New toy listings from McFarlane Toys for a "Fallout 3 Remastered" figure have fueled ongoing rumors about a potential remaster of the 2008 Bethesda Game Studios RPG. While Bethesda Softworks has not commented, multiple retailers are listing the figure for release between July and August, suggesting a project is in development.
Something for the Weekend – 07/03/26
Nintendo held an Indie World showcase, revealing new titles and updates. Among the announcements were Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, South of Midnight for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2, and Echoes of Aincrad, an RPG set in the Sword Art Online universe. The article also reviews several games including Planet of Lana 2 and Pokémon Pokopia, and features previews for Tides of Tomorrow and Rogue Point.
Valve hints at Steam Machine delay… but the plot thickens
Valve has announced potential delays for its Steam Machine, Steam Frame VR headset, and Steam Controller due to global shortages of memory and storage components. The company hopes to ship in 2026 but is uncertain about pricing due to rising component costs. Separately, the article touches on speculation about the future of Xbox and a potential remake of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag.
Roguelike deckbuilder TOKENS announced at the 2026 Pégases ceremony — MP3s & NPCs
TOKENS, a new roguelike deckbuilder inspired by the roaring twenties, has been announced by French studio Atelier QBD, led by veteran designer Quentin De Beukelaer. The game, which replaces cards with tokens and features strategic deck-building with Arcanas and Effigies, is set to release later this year on PC via Steam. A demo is also available.
Assassin’s Creed Unity’s 60 FPS Patch for PS5, Xbox Series X/S Also Brings 4K Support
Ubisoft has released a significant update for Assassin's Creed Unity, enabling 60 FPS performance and 4K resolution support on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. The article also provides updates on other Assassin's Creed titles, including Assassin's Creed Shadows, Assassin's Creed Codename Hexe, a remake of Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag titled Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, and the multiplayer project Assassin's Creed Invictus.
