Assassin's Creed Black Flag Rumors Surface a Decade Later

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Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag remains one of the most relevant and memorable entries in the franchise after 10 years.

Black Flag revolutionized the Assassin's Creed experience by introducing a captivating pirate simulator, featuring unparalleled naval combat and exploration.

Countless enthusiasts eagerly await a nostalgic return to the golden era of Assassin's Creed, yearning for a game similar to Black Flag. The gossip surrounding a potential remake ignites a glimmer of hope.

Assassin's Creed has been a flagship franchise for Ubisoft for the past 16 years, and its appeal is evident. While its excellent stealth-action gameplay is certainly a factor, what sets Assassin's Creed apart is its core premise. The ability to explore different time periods and follow new characters with each installment is inherently captivating, and many Assassin's Creed games have successfully utilized this concept. From the French Revolution in Paris to Victorian London and Renaissance Italy, Assassin's Creed has covered a wide range of settings. However, one of the most beloved settings in the franchise is the Golden Age of Piracy depicted in Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag.

Today marks the 10th anniversary of the release of Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag on October 29, 2013. Despite its age, the game remains highly relevant and memorable. While Assassin's Creed Mirage was intended to bring back the classic series formula, many fans would have preferred a return to the roots of Black Flag. There is still hope that Ubisoft may fulfill this desire in the future.

10 Years Later, It's Time for Another Assassin's Creed Black Flag

Even after a decade, Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag continues to stand out from the rest of the series in numerous ways. Instead of following the same predictable formula, Assassin's Creed: Black Flag took inspiration from its predecessors and crafted something entirely unique, which is what the Assassin's Creed series should have always aspired to do. Black Flag incorporated the seamless traversal and satisfying combat mechanics from Assassin's Creed 3, but used them as a foundation to create the ultimate pirate simulation experience.

By immersing players in the role of an ambitious pirate lord, Assassin's Creed: Black Flag made naval combat and exploration the core of its gameplay. This innovative approach resulted in one of the most remarkable AAA action-adventure games ever created. The ship combat in Black Flag remains unparalleled, granting players unparalleled freedom in choosing how to dismantle enemy vessels and manage their plunder. Additionally, the option to freely explore any island or coastline by simply jumping overboard remains an unparalleled source of freedom and exhilaration that has yet to be replicated in any subsequent Assassin's Creed installment.

The Assassin's Creed franchise is currently in need of another game like Black Flag. Assassin's Creed Valhalla and the other RPG entries were met with mixed reviews from fans. While some enjoyed the vast scale, others found it overwhelming and desired a return to the basics. Ubisoft recently released Assassin's Creed Mirage, which was intended to be a throwback to the first game in the series. However, it felt like this was a crutch that prevented criticism of the game's shortcomings. Ultimately, Mirage, a game that feels like it was made in 2007, is not what many AC fans actually want in 2023.

Instead, fans desire a return to the series' peak, particularly Assassin's Creed: Black Flag. Ideally, this would mean a new entry that follows a similar style as Black Flag but also introduces unique elements to the AC formula. Of course, achieving this is easier said than done, but recent rumors suggest that a remake of Black Flag, a game that is over a decade old, may be in the works. This would at least provide a return to the classic Assassin's Creed style.

Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag is out now for PC, PS3, PS4, Wii U, Xbox 360, and Xbox One.