October 7th 2024.
It seems that Black Flag is about to embark on a new voyage. There are rumors circulating about a possible remake of Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag that is reportedly close to being finished. This comes as Ubisoft is putting a lot of focus on the franchise. Unfortunately, with the delay of Assassin's Creed Shadows until February, Ubisoft is now left without any major releases for the rest of the year.
The delay of Assassin's Creed Shadows has not only affected the company's release schedule, but also its financial situation. Coupled with the underwhelming sales of Star Wars Outlaws, Ubisoft's owners are now considering a buyout with Tencent. This comes after the company's share price dropped to its lowest point in over a decade. In light of this, a new report has surfaced claiming that Ubisoft is planning to release multiple Assassin's Creed games over the next five years.
Aside from Assassin's Creed Shadows, one of the games believed to be in development is a remake of the 2013 hit, Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag. While previous rumors suggested that it wouldn't be released for years, Insider Gaming has received new information and documentation about the remake, hinting at a possible launch in November 2025. The report also reveals that the much-anticipated Assassin's Creed multiplayer game, codenamed Invictus, was also set to be released around the same time. Although not much is known about Invictus, recent reports suggest that it will be similar to Fall Guys and will feature players competing as different Assassin's Creed characters in round-based games.
According to the outlet, the delay of Assassin's Creed Shadows may have slightly altered these release dates, but it's a clear indication that the Black Flag remake may be further along in development than initially thought. However, for now, all we can do is wait and see. That's all we can say about Assassin's Creed Codename HEXE for the time being. #AssassinsCreed
In addition to these two games, Ubisoft has also announced the development of a mobile game, Assassin's Creed Jade, and a witch-themed spin-off called Hexe. These projects are all part of the company's ramp-up strategy for the Assassin's Creed series. In the next five years, they are planning to release around 10 different Assassin's Creed titles of varying lengths and experiences. To put it into perspective, in the past five years, only three major Assassin's Creed games have been released: 2020's Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Assassin's Creed Mirage, and the VR spin-off Assassin's Creed Nexus.
In 2021, Ubisoft announced its plans for Assassin's Creed Infinity, a platform that would serve as a hub for all the different titles in the series. However, the platform still doesn't have a release date and has never been publicly shown. Earlier this year, the same source that reported on these upcoming games claimed that there were more Assassin's Creed titles in development, including one set in India called Nebula, a free-to-play co-op game called Raid, another multiplayer game codenamed Echoes, and another remake. However, none of these projects have been officially announced yet.
In recent years, Ubisoft has experimented with different sizes and scales for the Assassin's Creed franchise. For example, last year's Mirage was smaller in scope compared to Valhalla and Odyssey. This is a departure from the company's previous strategy of releasing mainline games annually. However, after the lower sales of 2015's Assassin's Creed Syndicate, Ubisoft decided to give more development time for Assassin's Creed Origins, which was released in 2017. Aside from Assassin's Creed Odyssey the following year, the company has mostly stuck to a two-year gap between major releases.
While many of the rumored titles appear to be smaller spin-offs, there is a risk of franchise fatigue if the rumored onslaught of games over the next five years is true. However, given Ubisoft's current situation, it's understandable that they would want to focus on their most successful franchise. It's safe to say that Ubisoft is having a tough year. If you have any thoughts on this topic, feel free to email us, leave a comment below, follow us on Twitter, and sign-up for our newsletter. To easily submit Inbox letters and Reader's Features, you can use our Submit Stuff page here.
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