Ubisoft has officially confirmed that a remake of Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag is in development. The remake, reportedly titled Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, had been rumored for years, but the company has now acknowledged the project publicly as part of an update about the future of the Assassin’s Creed franchise. 

The announcement appeared in a recent blog post discussing upcoming Assassin’s Creed projects. In the update, franchise leadership hinted at the remake and even released the first official artwork tied to the project. Although the post did not directly state the game’s title in the text, the imagery and messaging made it clear that the remake is real, playfully telling fans to “keep your spyglass on the horizon,” a pirate-themed nod to the original game’s setting. 

The original Black Flag launched in 2013 and quickly became one of the most beloved entries in the Assassin’s Creed series. Set during the Golden Age of Piracy, the game follows pirate captain Edward Kenway as he navigates Caribbean seas, engages in naval combat, and becomes entangled in the centuries-long conflict between Assassins and Templars. Because of its open-world exploration and ship-based gameplay, it has remained a fan favorite within the franchise.

While Ubisoft has confirmed the remake’s existence, the company has not yet revealed many specific details about gameplay changes or improvements. Reports suggest the remake could receive a full modern overhaul and potentially release sooner rather than later, though Ubisoft has not officially confirmed a launch date. Some sources speculate the project might arrive by the end of the year if development stays on schedule. 

The confirmation also came alongside updates on other projects within the Assassin’s Creed universe. Ubisoft noted that several titles are currently in development, including the multiplayer-focused Assassin’s Creed Invictus and the mobile game Assassin’s Creed Jade, showing that the publisher continues to expand the franchise across different platforms and formats. 

Overall, Ubisoft’s confirmation puts an end to years of speculation surrounding a remake of Black Flag. With the project now officially acknowledged, fans of the long-running series can look forward to revisiting one of its most popular adventures and this time with a modernized experience designed for current gaming hardware.