Assassin's Creed Black Flag Remake Confirmed by PEGI Amid Growing Speculation
PEGI has officially rated "Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced," confirming the long-rumored remake. The PEGI 18 rating highlights concerns over potential in-game purchases.
Ubisoft has yet to officially confirm the existence of an Assassin's Creed Black Flag remake, despite over a year of persistent rumors, leaks, indirect confirmations, and even direct revelations from developers on LinkedIn.
The list of unofficial confirmations has now grown significantly, with the game's existence overtly revealed by PEGI, the Pan European Game Information board. A listing spotted on PEGI's website indicates the remake will be titled "Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced," validating a recent discovery made by a Reddit user.
The game has received a PEGI 18 rating, citing violence, strong language, and, notably, in-game purchases. This inclusion has sparked concerns among fans, as in-game stores are often present in recent Ubisoft titles and are widely disliked, yet were absent from the original Black Flag.
With The Game Awards, the year's premier gaming ceremony, rapidly approaching, many anticipate an official announcement for the remake during the event. This could either be part of Ubisoft's original unveiling strategy, or the overwhelming body of evidence confirming "Black Flag Resynced" may have made continued secrecy increasingly untenable.