After months of whispers and leaks, Ubisoft has finally acknowledged the rumored Assassin's Creed: Black Flag remake—but not in the way anyone expected. Instead of a grand announcement, they dropped a meme. Yes, you read that right. Ubisoft responded to a social media post about a leaked Edward Kenway figurine with a classic Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas meme, featuring CJ’s iconic line: “Ah sh*t, here we go again.” It’s a move that’s equal parts hilarious and frustrating, leaving fans both amused and desperate for official confirmation.
But here’s where it gets controversial: Is Ubisoft trolling us, or is this their subtle way of admitting the remake is real? The meme was a response to a post claiming a “brand new Edward Kenway figurine” was being sold on Vinted, allegedly tied to the Black Flag remake. The figurine’s base even features Ubisoft and PureArts logos, with a copyright mark for 2026. And this isn’t the only clue. From suspicious YouTube reuploads of Black Flag sea shanties to a PEGI listing for Black Flag Resynced, the evidence is piling up.
And this is the part most people miss: Last year, voice actor Matt Ryan, who played Edward Kenway, hinted at the remake during a convention—only to face legal threats from Ubisoft. Add to that the recent reupload of the game’s soundtrack, which Ubisoft awkwardly blamed on “technical issues,” and it’s hard to ignore the pattern. Is Ubisoft trying to keep the lid on a secret that’s already out, or are they just really bad at hiding their excitement?
Originally, rumors suggested the remake would set sail by April 2024. However, Ubisoft’s recent restructuring—which included closing two studios, canceling six projects (including the Prince of Persia: Sands of Time remake), and delaying seven games—has thrown everything into question. Could the Black Flag remake be one of those delayed titles? It’s a question that’s left fans both hopeful and skeptical.
So, here’s the big debate: Is Ubisoft’s meme a clever way to acknowledge the rumors without committing, or are they just stringing us along? And more importantly, does this mean the Black Flag remake is still on the horizon, or has it been lost at sea? Let us know what you think in the comments—because if there’s one thing clearer than Ubisoft’s meme game, it’s that this saga is far from over.
