Ubisoft threatened to sue voice actor for teasing Assassin's Creed remake

Although it hasn't been confirmed, all signs are pointing to Ubisoft releasing an Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag remake sometime soon. With several leaks and sources pointing to the existence of the game, it's currently one of the worst-kept secrets in video games. The original debuted in 2013 as the final mainline Assassin's Creed title to release on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.

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Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag was well-received at the time, but over the years, its legacy has grown to the point where fans now refer to it as being one of the series' best entries. Thanks to its blend of third-person action and high-seas piracy, the addition of naval combat, and exploring islands for treasure was an unlikely but fantastic addition to a franchise built on third-person stealth action and parkour.

Recently, voice actor Matt Ryan, who played the game's protagonist Edward Kenway, told a fan at a convention that "you might have to beat it again," hinting that the remake was on the horizon. Adding "There's a reason I say that, but I can't say anything," all but confirmed Black Flag was making a comeback. Well, turns out Ubisoft wasn't too happy with his comments.

Another video with voice actor Matt Ryan from a more recent and different convention alleges that Ubisoft threatened legal action for his comments. He also says that he didn't realize he was being filmed the first time, and with cameras back on him, he now has nothing to say about any potential Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag remake.

"Well, the thing is, when that happened, someone was doing this," Matt Ryan says, pointing out that he's being filmed. "And I was being very free and open, but I didn't know that they actually were recording me on their phone. And then the company threatened to sue me. Yeah, so I say nothing."

The Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag remake reportedly began development in 2023, with Ubisoft Singapore's involvement. Ubisoft's Singapore studio developed the original's boat and ship-based gameplay, so that's a good sign - however, it's also the studio behind the troubled Skull & Bones.

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Suing voice actors aside, it'll be interesting to see how Ubisoft handles the launch of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag Remake. Odds are it won't jump the gun early like it did with its Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake, and instead opt for a similar "announce it when it's ready" approach that Bethesda and Xbox took with the recent The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered release.