Ubisoft’s unannounced however widely-expected Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag remake has been referenced once more, this time by a collectible statue maker.
PureArts, which makes collectible figurines and busts of numerous online game characters, not too long ago held a livestream displaying off a spread of recent Assassin’s Creed merchandise.
Right here, PureArts representatives strongly hinted that the remake would floor within the not-too-distant future, and famous that “there’s something happening.”
In the course of the livestream, Assassin’s Creed followers famous the absence of Black Flag hero Edward Kenway from PureArts’ newest vary, prompting a presenter to acknowledge the scenario and state that the corporate was holding off launching a brand new model of Edward Kenway proper now for a particular purpose (thanks, Insider Gaming).
“Assassin’s Creed followers on the market, try to be conscious there’s something happening with Edward,” the presenter said.
“Has that been introduced?” their co-presenter requested.
“I feel so,” the presenter confirmed. (It has not.) “I am fairly certain I noticed rumours about it,” they continued. “No I undoubtedly noticed an article about this. So I imply, in the event you’re not a real Assassin’s Creed fan it isn’t my fault… There’s going to be one thing happening with Edward and our PVC 1/eighth scale Edward statue will replicate that accordingly. Am I saying that effectively?”
Something massive is certainly occurring relating to the Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Remake. 🏴☠️🔥
The folks at Pure Arts unveiled a brand new assortment of figures, however the EDWARD one was lacking. 🧐
When requested, they mentioned this: 🗣💬
Through @TheRAFITI69#AssassinsCreed #Ubisoft pic.twitter.com/RloVJfWAd5
— Zephryss⛩️ (@TheRealZephryss) March 29, 2025
Whereas Ubisoft is but to substantiate its Black Flag remake formally, a number of reviews charting the sport’s growth have surfaced over the previous couple of years. The project is allegedly being worked on by Skull and Bones studio Ubisoft Singapore (keep in mind that Cranium and Bones itself began life as a Black Flag spin-off), and can ultimately offer more than just a simple remaster.
Certainly, followers count on the sport to boast all the visible constancy discovered within the latest Assassin’s Creed Shadows, as effectively as expanded wildlife and fight methods.
The suggestion by PureArts that its new Edward statue would “replicate” Black Flag’s launch additionally suggests the fan-favorite character would possibly get one thing of a brand new look. IGN has contacted Ubisoft for extra.
With no all-new Assassin’s Creed recreation set for the top of this 12 months, followers imagine the Black Flag remake could be effectively positioned to reach in time for the vacations.
Within the meantime, Assassin’s Creed Shadows is about to proceed its first 12 months of post-launch content material with the arrival of its first main enlargement, Claws of Awaji, likely due this September.
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