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- Assassins Creed IV: Black Flag is being remade, titled Assassins Creed: Black Flag Resynced, featuring enhanced visuals and potential additional story content. The release has been delayed until the next financial year (ending March 31, 2027).
- Ubisoft is developing a new multiplayer-focused game codenamed INVICTUS, which may include co-op mode and is expected to offer a unique approach to multiplayer in the Assassins Creed franchise.
- Assassins Creed Shadows will receive its final major update on March 20th, after which the development team will focus on Assassins Creed Hexe, an ambitious new project led by Ubisoft Montreal.
- Assassins Creed Jade, an open-world mobile game, is still in development, and Assassins Creed Unity will receive an update for 60fps on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.
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Ubisoft has officially announced the development of an Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag remake, titled Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Resynced. The announcement, made on their official website on March 4, 2026, included concept art for the game and updates on the future of the Assassin’s Creed series. While Ubisoft initially indicated that Black Flag Resynced would be released before the end of their current financial year on March 31, the release has been delayed until the next financial year (ending March 31, 2027) due to recent team, project, and studio reorganizations. The name Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Resynced first surfaced in December via a European ratings board listing. This reimagined version of the pirate-themed game will feature enhanced visuals and gameplay, bringing it closer in quality to Assassin’s Creed Shadows. The remake is expected to include additional story content to explore Edward Kenway’s life more deeply, and the modern-day gameplay sections may be removed entirely.
Ubisoft also provided updates on other projects, including the multiplayer-focused game codenamed INVICTUS, which is progressing well. While confirming its development, Ubisoft hinted at the possible return of co-op to the franchise, though specifics were not provided. Jean Guesdon, the newly appointed lead developer, addressed the Assassin’s Creed speculations by saying, “Nothing is true, everything is possible…Except that in this case, certain rumors are gaining strength, and for good reason. Keep an eye out.” Guesdon also confirmed details about INVICTUS, a 100-player PvP game in development at Ubisoft Montreal by veterans of For Honor. “Yes, it offers a new approach to multiplayer in the franchise, but it’s not exactly what the rumors suggest,” said Guesdon, emphasizing the importance of community feedback in shaping the game. He also acknowledged rumors regarding a cooperative project, referencing the lessons learned from the archived Assassin’s Creed League project at Ubisoft Annecy: “We’re also exploring the return of the co-op mode in Assassin’s Creed, a feature we know is highly anticipated. Even having recently opted to redirect an initial project, lessons learned from that work are already helping us shape the future.”
Ubisoft’s Future Assassin’s Creed Projects: Focus on Hexe and Jade; Unity Gets PS5/XSX Upgrade
Guesdon announced that Assassin’s Creed Shadows would receive its final major update on March 20th, with the development team then focusing on Assassin’s Creed Hexe, for which Guesdon serves as creative director. “We know we haven’t revealed much about this project, but know that it is being developed with utmost care by our veteran team at Ubisoft Montreal… We’re dedicating the necessary time to realize this ambitious vision, which means we’ll maintain discretion for some more time.” In closing, Guesdon confirmed that the open-world mobile game Assassin’s Creed Jade is still in development, and Assassin’s Creed Unity will receive an update for 60fps on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.
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If you’re eager to dive back into the Assassin’s Creed universe, make sure to check out two insightful posts from our fellow gamers. First up, Bruno Pferd’s “Ubisoft Officially Confirms Remake of Assassin’s Creed Black Flag” Ubisoft Officially Confirms Remake of Assassin’s Creed Black Flag explores Ubisoft’s plans for the franchise, including a possible remake of Black Flag and hints at a return to the Caribbean. Meanwhile, Marcus Thompson’s “Ubisoft Confirms Existence of Assassin’s Creed 4 Black Flag Remake” Ubisoft Confirms Existence of Assassin’s Creed 4 Black Flag Remake and Shares Insights on Franchise’s Future confirms the existence of a Black Flag remake, codenamed Project Obsidian or Black Flag Resynced, featuring Edward Kenway. And while we’re exploring Ubisoft’s exciting future plans for Assassin’s Creed, don’t miss Carlos Mendoza’s “The Division 2 Gets Graphic Enhancements” The Division 2 Gets Graphic Enhancements as he delves into the latest updates for this decade-old franchise just in time for its 10th anniversary. The Division 2’s Anniversary Season brings a free realistic mode, an event pass filled with crossover items and events inspired by Ubisoft’s other popular series, and a permanent visual improvement update for all players.