The 'Assassin's Creed IV' Remake Is Making Some Divisive Changes

"French gaming publication Jeux Vidéo Magazine reported some of the ways this upcoming remake will update the game in a new video translated by Video Game Chronicle. Reportedly, the new version of Black Flag will remove the game's modern-day sections and replace them with more pirate-era missions, which Jeux Vidéo Magazine claims will amount to four hours' worth of new content. This content will include the introduction of legendary female pirate Mary Read, who was axed in the final stage of the original game's development."

"The publication also claims that progression will be updated to align with modern Assassin's Creed games, with RPG mechanics (presumably leveling) and a loot system replacing the more traditional action game progression. To match the game's new structure, the map will add more activities and collectibles to remote islands scattered throughout the map. Finally, Ubisoft is rebuilding the game in its modern Anvil engine, allowing the company to update the game's visuals and remove the original's load times in favor of a seamless open world."

Leaked details indicate a remake of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag with significant structural and mechanical changes. The remake will remove the modern-day segments and replace them with approximately four hours of pirate-era missions, including the previously cut legendary female pirate Mary Read. Progression will shift to modern Assassin's Creed systems, introducing RPG mechanics (presumably leveling) and a loot system instead of the original action-game progression. The map will gain more activities and collectibles on remote islands. The game is being rebuilt in the Anvil engine to update visuals and enable a seamless open world, with an alleged March 2026 release window.

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