Overview
- Ubisoft will stream a worldwide reveal on Thursday, April 23 at 12 p.m. ET on YouTube and Twitch.
- Media reports based on a preview presentation say Ubisoft is targeting July 9, 2026 for release, though the date is not confirmed.
- Reporting describes a full remake on a modern Anvil engine with new missions and systems that keep it a solo, character‑driven game rather than an RPG.
- Fresh leaks of screenshots and short clips show sharper lighting, richer water, and more detailed character models.
- Several leads from the original Black Flag now head the franchise at Vantage Studios, signaling close stewardship of the remake.