Alleged Remake of Cult-Hit Assassin’s Creed Game Suspiciously Lines up With Switch 2 Reveal

Nintendo has finally released a teaser for its much-anticipated console, Switch 2, not only confirming its name but also generating quite a lot of buzz in the community for various reasons. Fans are now waiting for more official details, which will be revealed on April 2nd.

As the anticipation for the next-gen hybrid handheld is growing, another exciting development has caught the attention of gamers. And it’s regarding their beloved title: Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag, which reportedly is getting a remake very soon, and it could be a bigger upgrade than most remakes.

A report confirms Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag remake

For quite some time now, there have been rumors floating around, that the iconic and cult hit from Ubisoft, Black Flag is getting a remake. While players were skeptical at first, due to the lack of concrete evidence, it looks like it is indeed in the works, as recently reported by MP1st.

The report also suggests that this remake is not going to be just a visual upgrade either. According to the project’s descriptions, the team behind the game is looking to introduce new systems into the game (will be on the same Anvil engine), with a particular focus on areas like combat and wildlife ecosystems.

The report didn’t specify the extent of the new system, but it implied that Ubisoft is aiming to make the remake a next-gen AAA experience, with a fresh new design that will keep both returning and new players engaged.

What makes this news even more intriguing is the reported release window for the Black Flag remake. The report suggests the potential release of November 2025, with the announcement in April. This is rather interesting timing when considering that the hybrid console is expected to launch around the same period.

Does this mean we could see the remake on Switch 2? This is an exciting and very plausible prospect. Why? Because the successor to Switch is going to be a powerful device (according to leaks at least), which is capable of running demanding titles like AC.

The timing of Switch 2 and the Black Flag remake seems all too suspicious

Even though AC Shadows has been delayed once again to March 20th, Ubisoft still has plenty of time to make a major announcement. With insiders reportedly having seen gameplay footage of the remake, the title is likely almost ready as well.

Nintendo has already confirmed, along with the release of the teaser, that more details about its upcoming console will be revealed on April 2, 2025, most likely the much-anticipated release date and technical specifications.

While the details about the remake are still based on leaks, and its potential release on Switch 2 is purely speculative, the timing is undeniably intriguing.

With Ubisoft seemingly focusing on making the remake a ‘next-gen’ AAA experience (interesting wordplay) and given the console’s status as the first next-gen console, everything is connecting together seamlessly.

If Ubisoft were to time the release of the remake alongside arguably the most anticipated console, it would not only elevate the game’s launch but also ride the wave of excitement surrounding the new console, even more so if it is released on the device itself.

In the end, with both Black Flag and Switch 2 potentially targeting the same release window, it could be a match made in gaming heaven. If the speculation is indeed true, it will make a huge wave in the industry.