The Worst Kept Secret in Assassin’s Creed History
Assassin’s Creed 4 Black Flag is widely loved as one of the best games in the series, so it is no surprise that rumors of a remake have had fans buzzing for a while. At this point though, calling them rumors feels generous. The remake has become one of the most leaked projects in Ubisoft’s history, despite the company still refusing to officially admit it exists.
The latest twist in this saga is a new rating from PEGI, the Pan European Game Information agency. PEGI has posted an 18 rating for something called Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced. That name strongly suggests a remastered or remade version of the classic pirate adventure, pointed straight at modern platforms and PC players.
According to the listing, the game includes violence, bad language, and in game purchases. Nothing unusual there for a modern big budget release, but the key detail is that it exists on an official ratings site at all. Ubisoft may be staying quiet in public, but the paperwork trail is starting to do the talking.
A Timeline of Leaks and Slip Ups
The PEGI listing is just the latest in a long chain of evidence. Over the last six months or so, Black Flag’s remake has been hinted at, leaked, or outright talked about by multiple unrelated sources. Here are some of the highlights that pushed this remake from rumor into almost guaranteed reality:
Merchandise makers spilled the beans: A statue maker apparently treated the remake as common knowledge, talking about it as if everyone already knew it was on the way. When people making physical collectibles assume your game is real, the secret is not very secret.
Edward Kenway’s voice actor talked about replaying it: The actor behind Black Flag’s main character teased fans that they might have to “beat it again,” heavily implying they would be returning to the seas in a modern version.
Legal threats over talking too much: Another Black Flag actor claimed Ubisoft threatened to sue him for talking about the remake. If the company is sending out warnings to keep quiet, there is clearly something they are trying to protect.
Repeated reports of a full remake: Multiple articles have tracked how Black Flag’s return has reached what one writer called “unprecedented levels of leaked,” with each new slip making it harder to believe this is anything but a real project in active development.
Every time Ubisoft tries to clamp down on talk, something else pops up. The PEGI rating is probably the most solid confirmation yet, because ratings boards are official regulatory bodies, not rumor mills.
What the PEGI Rating Tells Us and What It Does Not
As exciting as the PEGI listing is for Assassin’s Creed fans, it does not necessarily mean that the game is around the corner. Right now there is no matching rating on the ESRB site for North America or the Australian Classification Board. That suggests the process is still ongoing behind the scenes.
A previous leak pointed to a March 2026 launch window for the remake, which would still be several months away. Ratings can sometimes appear well ahead of release, especially for large global games that need to clear many different regional boards before launch.
The PEGI page does confirm the basics you would expect from an Assassin’s Creed title:
PEGI 18 rating: The game is for adults, due to its violence and language.
In game purchases: Like many modern titles, it will likely include some form of optional paid content, whether that is cosmetics, boosts, or other extras.
What it does not confirm is the level of upgrade. Is Black Flag Resynced a light remaster with higher resolution and better performance, or a ground up remake that rebuilds systems, visuals, and maybe even some story content? The title “Resynced” leans toward something more involved than a simple resolution bump, but that is still speculation for now.
Why Ubisoft Is Staying Quiet
Despite the mounting evidence, Ubisoft responded to questions about the PEGI listing with a familiar line: it has “nothing to share at this time.” It is a classic non denial that neither confirms nor denies the game’s existence.
There are a few reasons a publisher might stay silent even when the whole internet is talking:
Marketing timing: Big reveals are usually planned to land around major events or specific windows in a release calendar. If Black Flag Resynced is targeted for 2026, Ubisoft may be holding back until it can show polished gameplay and lock in a date.
Avoiding another Splinter Cell situation: The Splinter Cell remake was officially announced years ago and has been “twisting in the wind” ever since, with long stretches of silence and no release in sight. Ubisoft might be wary of repeating that pattern and so prefers to announce Black Flag Resynced closer to when it is actually ready.
Managing expectations: Black Flag is a fan favorite. Calling something a remake sets a high bar. Ubisoft may want to be sure it can deliver a version that looks and feels truly modern before putting its name on it in public.
In the meantime, the leak filled build up has turned into its own sort of entertainment. Fans are watching ratings boards, hunting for hints in interviews, and sharing every scrap of information across social media and forums.
Whenever Ubisoft finally raises the curtain, Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced will arrive with a lot of attention. Until then, the PEGI rating stands as the clearest sign yet that a return to the golden age of piracy on PC and modern hardware is not just a dream. It is sailing toward us. The only question is how long it will take to reach port.
Original article and image: https://www.pcgamer.com/games/assassins-creed/somehow-the-assassins-creed-black-flag-remake-continues-to-leak-thanks-to-a-pegi-rating-for-something-called-black-flag-resynced/
