The long-rumored remake of Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag has finally been unveiled.

Ubisoft released its Assassin's Creed franchise roadmap on the 5th. Alongside information on unannounced projects such as 'Codename HEXE' and 'Codename INVICTUS', the company revealed a single illustration bearing the title 'Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag Resinked'. No further details have been disclosed.

Released in 2013, Assassin's Creed 4 explored the past of the previous entries. Unlike earlier titles in the series, it received acclaim for focusing on 'pirates' and 'naval combat' rather than the conflict between the Assassins and the Templars. In particular, the realistic depiction of ship-based combat led to the inclusion of naval battles, even on a small scale, in most subsequent series entries. It also served as the catalyst for the creation of 'Skull and Bones'.

Given the game's positive reception, there have been many requests for a remaster or remake. As the Ezio trilogy was remastered in 2016 as 'Assassin's Creed: The Ezio Collection', many speculated that Assassin's Creed 4 would also be modernized. There have also been leaks suggesting that a full remake, rather than a remaster, is in development, which may remove the modern-day segments and overhaul the overall system into a modern RPG format.

Meanwhile, the announcement also provided information on Codename HEXE and Codename INVICTUS. Codename HEXE is a unique, dark, story-driven game currently being developed by Ubisoft Montreal, set against pivotal moments in history. Codename INVICTUS is a PvP multiplayer game led by the 'For Honor' team at Ubisoft Montreal. Other projects, including 'Assassin's Creed Jade', are also in various stages of development.