This is probably Ubisoft’s worst kept secret in 2026. The remake of Assassin’s Creed Black Flag, sometimes referred to as Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, has been fueling rumors for months. Repeated leaks, figurines put on sale before their time, OST put back online… everything is converging towards an imminent officialization. And now, two new pieces of information reinforce this impression: an announcement expected from April and an artbook mysteriously listed with two distinct dates.
An official announcement planned for April according to Insider Gaming
While Ubisoft remains silent, insiders are increasing their confirmations. Mike Straw, journalist at Insider Gaming, recently indicated in a podcast that the Assassin’s Creed Black Flag remake was continuing development despite Ubisoft’s internal restructuring and that an official announcement would come sometime in April.
This statement joins that of the insider shinobi602, who already stated that the announcement was “not very far away”. According to him, Ubisoft would have even set an announcement and release date internally, without these being made public.
Hopes were high during PlayStation’s latest State of Play. Many imagined that Black Flag would be one of the surprises. But as shinobi602 had clarified beforehand, Ubisoft had not planned to reveal the game during the event. Result: no pirates on the horizon, despite the palpable anticipation of fans.
It must be said that Ubisoft’s schedule has remained unstable in recent months. A recent reorganization, structured around five autonomous creative entities, has already led to adjustments in the planning of several projects. The Black Flag remake would also have been impacted.
An intriguing artbook: March 24 or July 28, 2026?
The situation has become even more complex with the appearance of an artbook entitled Art/Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Remaster on online sales sites. On Amazon UK, the book is listed with a release date set for March 24, 2026. No visuals, no detailed description, but one element catches the eye: the publisher mentioned is Titan Books, a house recognized for its official publications related to Assassin’s Creed.
A few hours later, a second listing spotted by user X TheRealZephryss appears on Booktopia. This time, the date displayed is July 28, 2026. A difference of more than four months. Two hypotheses immediately emerge:
- The date of March 24 would correspond to a release of the game before April, consistent with rumors of an imminent announcement.
- The date of July 28 would be more credible if Ubisoft’s reorganization really shifted the initial schedule.
It is also possible that these are only provisional dates, frequently used by distributors while awaiting official confirmation.
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced: simple remaster or true remake?
Officially, Ubisoft has never confirmed the existence of the project. However, the clues are piling up. Some are talking about a simple remaster, others about a more ambitious remake, potentially developed under the code name Resynced.
Several rumors suggest an overhaul of the gameplay with a more marked orientation towards RPG mechanics, consistent with the recent evolution of the franchise. Other sources suggest that the graphics engine would have been modernized to align with the current standards of PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC consoles.
The original, released in October 2013, remains one of the most popular episodes of the saga, notably thanks to its pirate atmosphere and its naval exploration. Ubisoft knows that nostalgia works in its favor. However, caution remains in order. Recent delays and postponements of projects at Ubisoft encourage us to put any unconfirmed date into perspective. The company is going through a delicate strategic period, with internal restructuring likely to affect the pace of production.
Does a release in March seem credible?
The central question remains that of timing. A release on March 24, 2026 seems ambitious, especially without an official announcement at this stage. Major marketing campaigns for a title of this scale typically span several months.
Conversely, July 2026 would offer a more comfortable deadline to orchestrate complete communication, unveil a first trailer, open pre-orders and publish previews. Some observers believe that an April announcement followed by a summer release would be a realistic compromise. Others point out that the game has still not been officially revealed, which makes any projection fragile. What is certain is that the appearance of an artbook linked to the project reinforces the credibility of a relatively close release. Derivatives and official works generally accompany the launch of a game or arrive shortly after.
At this stage, several elements seem to converge: development continues despite Ubisoft’s restructuring, an official announcement would be planned for April, two dates are circulating for the artbook (March 24 and July 28, 2026), and Ubisoft would have already set a release date internally. It remains to be seen whether the initial schedule has been maintained or pushed back. The fact that several insiders agree on the imminence of a revelation, however, reinforces the idea that the wait is coming to an end. The next few months will be decisive. If an announcement comes in April, the question will no longer be whether the remake exists, but when players will finally be able to set sail again alongside Edward Kenway.