Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag Remake Rumors Swirl as Leaked Screenshot Emerges
Just when the seas appeared calmer regarding the long-whispered remake of the fan-favorite Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, a possible new piece of evidence has washed up on the beach. A screenshot, allegedly from an internal development build, has emerged. It gives us a glimpse of what might be a graphically pushed revisit to the Caribbean.
Claimed Leaked Screenshot of Havana Scene
The picture, shared by reliable AC insider @TheHiddenOneAC, features a transparent watermark: "Dev_Build_0425_HavanaScene". It shows a colorful, remastered view of Havana. It looks considerably sharper with better textures and lighting than the initial 2013 release. The insider revealed they had the picture anonymously shared with them from a person said to be close to Ubisoft. This source cautioned that it would get taken down shortly – a common sign typically accompanying legitimate leaks.
yep i knew it pic.twitter.com/rR8ca9Ypn0
— The Hidden One (@TheHiddenOneAC) April 1, 2025
This is not the first breeze in the remake's sails. Earlier in January, rumor had it the project (codename 'Obsidian' since mid-2023) would have a new game engine. It would also incorporate newer gameplay elements, including more interactive wildlife like in more recent games. Further adding to the speculation, the PlayStation Store even briefly listed Black Flag as "announced" recently. This hints that an official announcement will not take long to come.
Fan Reaction and Skepticism
Naturally, fans are buzzing. They are comparing the leaked pixel-by-pixel to the original game. The consensus seems to be that the graphical upgrade is noticeable. It is what we'd anticipate from next-gen hardware. As one fan put it, "It's definitely not the original Black Flag."
However, there is one thing to bear in mind: the date. This screenshot was uploaded on April 1st. The source is generally good, but April Fools' Day is renowned for cleverer-than-average hoaxes among gamers. It brings some healthy skepticism to the discovery. Is this a genuine leak badly timed, or a really well-executed prank?
Ubisoft's Silence and Future Outlook
Ubisoft is keeping mum for now. There is not a peep that the 'Obsidian' project even exists. If it does, rumors tip towards an end-of-2025 release. Assassin's Creed Shadows will be landing before then anyway. For the time being, though, this tease of a screenshot is very much in the realm of thrilling, if unsubstantiated, possibility. Keep an eye on the horizon, mateys.
