When asked by another forum poster why Ubisoft might be “holding the Black Flag remake back” and whether the game is ready, Shinobi602 responded by posting that they “wouldn’t say they’re ‘holding it back’. There’s a reveal and release set, it’s just not time yet. Not too far off.”

The start of the year has seen plenty of rumors about the Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag remake, with a noteworthy one surrounding a supposed figurine based on the upcoming title being spotted on an online marketplace. The figurine was of protagonist Edward Kenway seated on the ship’s helm, with a black flag sporting the game’s logo swaying behind him. While not too many details could be ascertained from this figurine, Ubisoft decided to get in on it with a joke.

In a wordless response on social media, the Assassin’s Creed account posted a joke image of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas protagonist CJ at the start of the game saying “Ah, s***, here we go again.”

The remake is reportedly titled Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, and was rumored to be originally slated for a March 19 release. However, plans have seemingly changed since then, with recent reports indicating that it has been delayed to 2027.

As for the upcoming State of Play, Sony hasn’t officially confirmed it so far, but it is expected to take place on February 12. The date was revealed thanks to an errant retweet by senior product development director Mihir Sheth of last year’s State of Play announcement. While this is still far from a confirmation, Sheth could have retweeted the post believing it to be part of the marketing for the upcoming showcase.

In the meantime, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach director Hideo Kojima has also returned to the editing bay. While he hasn’t offered any further details beyond noting that this is the first time he is editing a video in 8 months, the timing of his post indicates that he is working on some sort of trailer for the State of Play event.

Since Kojima has previously said that he isn’t interested in working on DLC for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, preferring instead to release smaller updates for the game, the trailer might be an official announcement for the PC port. Such a port coming out a full year after the original release would fall in line with the original Death Stranding as well, which came out on PS4 in 2019, before eventually making the jump to PC in 2020.

While the Violence and Bad Language ensure the PEGI 18 rating is justified, it’s worth noting the inclusion of In-Game Purchases. The original offered resource packs and Elite Plans to Edward Kenway’s ship, the Jackdaw, for real money. Whether Ubisoft will stick with the same or introduce more egregious microtransactions, as seen with recent titles (including the Assassin’s Creed Shadows X Attack on Titan crossover, which was heavily panned).

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced hasn’t been officially announced by Ubisoft, but rumors have run wild for years now. Even Edward’s voice actor, Matt Ryan, teased it and was threatened with a lawsuit in return. With an alleged launch by March 31st, 2026, the remake could very well be at The Game Awards. For more details on what’s potentially changing, head here.

Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag Remake Announcement

By now, there’s been so much reported about this remake that we’d be more surprised if the developer didn’t officially announce it. Given that it’s apparently out in March – and is supposedly that “unannounced title” listed for release this fiscal year – what bigger stage could the developer possibly have in that time frame?

The Ascent Developer’s Next Game

Over four years is a long time for any developer’s next game, especially since Neon Giant was acquired by Krafton in 2022 and confirmed as working on an open-world first-person shooter. Now, it’s officially set to reveal what’s next, teasing that “Nothing is off limits.” Is this the same title or something new? What does the adorable cat graffiti have to do with anything? We’ll find out soon enough.

Control: Resonant

Based on a recently discovered trademark in Europe, this sounds about as close to a sequel as anything. Could it be film or TV related, especially since it has that agreement with Annapurna Pictures? Probably, but after FBC: Firebreak flopping and its CEO stepping down, a sequel announcement could be exactly what’s needed to re-ignite interest.

Pragmata Release Date

As one of the many releases in 2026 (four, if the rumored Dead Rising 5 gets announced), Pragmata seems due for a release date, especially after all the delays. But there’s actually a far more realistic reason why – it was recently rated by the GRAC in South Korea.

Death Stranding 2: On The Beach PC Port

Speaking of age ratings boards playing spoiler, Kojima Productions’ latest title is seemingly heading to PC, according to the ESRB (who rated it “M” for Mature 17+ – shocking, I know). Considering director Hideo Kojima’s long history with the awards (and friendship with host Geoff Keighley), this seems almost guaranteed for an announcement. When it will be released is a different matter, but given the original’s gap, an early 2026 launch isn’t impossible.

Resident Evil Requiem Reveals Leon

It has already been confirmed that Requiem will be showing up at the event. So what better way to finally reveal the long-rumored Leon S. Kennedy? Even if it keeps that surprise until the game’s release, it wouldn’t be surprising to see a new gameplay trailer with Leon in combat.

Onimusha: Way of the Sword Release Date Announcement

With Requiem due in February and Pragmata potentially in April/May of next year, why shouldn’t Miyamoto Musashi lay claim to July or August? Thus far, Capcom has showcased extensive gameplay, and it’s looked pretty well-polished, so the Summer window would be more due to spacing out its releases than anything else.

The Duskbloods

It’s The Game Awards. It’s FromSoftware. An announcement of some kind is almost guaranteed (at least going by the past several years). With The Duskbloods serving as its next major release, it would certainly make sense to see some new gameplay, maybe even a release window.

Jurassic Park Survival Update

While Saber Interactive has provided some recent updates, it’s been three years since this was announced (at The Game Awards, no less). Perhaps all those trailers were subtly leading to this big announcement at this year’s show. Maybe John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando gets shadow-dropped instead. Either way, we’ll find out where Jurassic Park stands in terms of its development progress.

Star Wars Jedi 3 or Knights of the Old Republic – Remake

Fresh off the Twitter feed from insider Kurakasis, a “big Star Wars announcement” is allegedly coming “very soon.” He even clarified that it’s not for Star Wars: Eclipse or Zero Company. What other titles would that leave aside from the next title in the Star Wars Jedi series or Saber Interactive’s long-delayed Knights of the Republic – Remake? Nothing says they can’t be announced before the show, but either is plausible.

Project: Robot

Can you believe it’s been five years since genDesign signed its publishing deal with Epic Games for its next title? This doesn’t mean Fumito Ueda’s Project: Robot, teased at last year’s show, has been in the works for that long, but The Last Guardian was released almost nine years ago. If it’s time for an update, then there’s no better place.

Clockwork Revolution

This one is interesting for several reasons, starting with the extensive gameplay reveal at this year’s Xbox Games Showcase. Tightly-paced, fairly well-polished – seems about right for a release in 2026, right? Microsoft’s crowded schedule would have you thinking otherwise, but the LinkedIn profile for Nathan Long, who worked as a senior writer and narrative designer, lists it for next year. Given he was involved as of last October, perhaps there’s a chance, however slim, that we see it at the show (and a release date announcement wouldn’t hurt either).

Crimson Desert

While not officially confirmed as of now, the open-world action RPG seems like a no-brainer to appear. A new gameplay trailer, is possible. Since it’s a regular at Keighley’s shows and is only a few months away, there’s no reason for the developer not to get the marketing train rolling.

Silent Hill 2: Born from a Wish Announcement

Silent Hill 2 remake is now on Xbox Series X/S, and Return to Silent Hill is on track for next month. Surely this is the time that Bloober Team reveals the long-rumored Born from a Wish DLC, as insider Dusk Golem has claimed for some time…right? It’s honestly hard to say at this point, given the sheer number of times it hasn’t happened, but we’re still holding out hope.

Whatever That Statue is

By now, Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier has confirmed that this mysterious status isn’t related to Diablo 4’s next expansion or The Elder Scrolls 6. So, unless Gordon Freeman ventures to a strange, medieval fantasy-like dimension in Half-Life 3, or Hasbro announces Baldur’s Gate 4, or FromSoft announces Elden Ring 2, it’s anyone’s guess what this could be.

Possible Appearances

Silent Hill 1 remake may seem like a long shot, but if rumors about development starting about three years ago are true, it wouldn’t be surprising to see a teaser. Silent Hill: Townfall may also finally emerge from the fog to announce a release date, especially after a retailer listing indicated a launch in March.

Clockwork Revolution may not be the only title that Microsoft brings to the show. It may very well have something Fable-related, if only to assuage concerns about its progress. Gears of War: E-Day is probably a safer bet, since we’ve seen nothing on it since June 2024, but Microsoft could be saving that for its next Developer_Direct. There’s always that rumored Starfield PS5 port and the second expansion, especially given recent teases for the latter.

It wouldn’t be surprising to see 007 First Light receive some stunning new gameplay (again, it’s only a few months out from release), but otherwise, the rest of the show is really anyone’s guess. What do you think could appear? Sound off in the comments.

Responding to a fan question about whether or not there was a remaster or remake of Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag coming out, Ryan simply responded by saying, “I don’t know, mate.” He went on to explain that he had made his previous statements without realising that he was being secretly recorded, and that Ubisoft didn’t take kindly to this act.

“Well, the thing is that when it happened, someone was doing this [secretly filming Ryan] and I was being very free and open,” he explained. “But I didn’t know that they actually were recording me on their phone. Then the company [presumably Ubisoft] threatened to sue me. Yeah, so I say nothing.“

Back in June, Ryan had been recorded while signing an autograph asking a fan whether they had beaten Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag. When the fan responded by saying “yeah, a while ago,” Ryan then said that they “may have to beat it again.” He went on to say that “there’s a reason I say that but I can’t say anything,” which would indicate that a revival of Black Flag might be in the works. This recent revelation of a lawsuit threat would also indicate that Ryan has signed some kind of non-disclosure agreement (NDA) with Ubisoft.

Rumours about a remake or remaster of Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag have been popping up quite a bit in the last couple of months. Back in early June, artists from merchandise maker Play Arts had said during a livestream that “something is going on with Edward”. For context, Play Arts makes officially-licensed merchandise for a number of various IPs, including the Assassin’s Creed franchise.

“Assassin’s Creed fans out there, you should be aware that there is something going on with Edward [Keyway]”, said one host when asked about why they weren’t showcasing a figure based on Black Flag protagonist Edward Kenway. The artist was interrupted by another one saying “wait has that been announced?”

“I think so, I’m pretty sure I saw rumors about it. No, I definitely saw an article about it”, responded the first artist. Later on, the first artist also said, “So there’s going to be something going on with Edward, and our PVC 1/8th scale statue will reflect that accordingly.”

Ubisoft itself is yet to make any real announcement regarding Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag. However, some changes have been caught being made to the SteamDB entry for the pirate game. The changes revolved around the addition of new features that were previously not present in the game, such as custom volume controls, options for surround sound, and adjustable difficulty.

Play Arts, for those that may not know, is a company that works on officially-licensed merchandise for various franchises, including Assassin’s Creed. According to Insider Gaming, the company, along with others, has already been working on official merchandise for Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag.

“Assassin’s Creed fans out there, you should be aware that there is something going on with Edward [Keyway]”, said one host when asked about why they weren’t showcasing a figure based on Black Flag protagonist Edward Kenway. The artist was interrupted by another one saying “wait has that been announced?”

“I think so, I’m pretty sure I saw rumors about it. No, I definitely saw at article about it”, responded the first artist. Later on, the first artist also said, “So there’s going to be something going on with Edward, and our PVC 1/8th scale statue will reflect that accordingly.”

Rumours of a Black Flag remake first started popping up around 2023, with the game apparently being in early development at the time. More recent rumours have indicated that the title’s development codename is ‘Obsidian’, and that it is a ground up remake being made using Ubisoft’s own Anvil engine.

A report from back in October 2024 indicated that the remake might be closer to being completed than we first thought. Before the release date for Assassin’s Creed Shadows was pushed to March 2025, Ubisoft reportedly planned to release the Black Flag remake as the big Assassin’s Creed game for the year. According to the report, the title was planned for a November 2025 release window.

However, with the delay for Shadows – at the time pushed back to February before eventually being pushed back further to March 2025 – the entire release roadmap for the Assassin’s Creed franchise had been affected.

It is also worth noting that, according to rumours from February 2024, Ubisoft might be working on remaking another game in the franchise alongside the Black Flag remake. According to the rumour, the other remake is slated for release some time “by the end of the decade.” There have been no details about which classic Assassin’s Creed game is being remade, however.

Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag is a beloved title in the franchise, and the first one since the Ezio trilogy was wrapped up to be universally beloved when released. The title puts players in the shoes of Edward Kenway during the Golden Age of Piracy. Considering it themes, Black Flag also features appearances by several well-known historic pirates, including Edward “Blackbeard” Teach, among many others.

Back in October 2023, Black Flag was still proving itself to be incredibly popular, with Ubisoft announcing that the game had been played by more than 34 million players. The title was launched on PC, PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One and eventually, Nintendo Switch.

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater set the internet ablaze with hype and anticipation when it was announced, and while some snippets of the gameplay have been revealed already – we are still waiting for sort of a launch trailer or a gameplay deep dive before we reach its imminent release date of August 28.

According to Insider Gaming’s Tom Henderson, that title is Scarlet, which allegedly launches after Hexe’s post-launch support ends. Production has begun, and though he couldn’t narrow down any more information, Henderson speculated that this is Assassin’s Creed Nebula and features India, the Mediterranean, and the Aztec Empire as settings.

As for Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag Remake, it’s allegedly launching “around the same time” as Invictus (rumored to arrive this year). The latter is a multiplayer title with 16-player matches and seemingly takes inspiration from Fall Guys. Furthermore, if it “aligns with internal expectations,” there are reportedly plans for five years of support.

Of course, with Ubisoft cancelling live-service projects before they see the light of day and shuttering titles like XDefiant, plans could change for Invictus. Time will tell, so stay tuned.

Valve’s Deadlock

Between gameplay, hero designs, and alleged invites for a test, it’s almost like Valve’s Deadlock is due for a reveal soon. Any new title from the House of Half-Life is worth noting, though this is allegedly more of a 6v6 hero shooter with MOBA elements. As with Dota 2, you farm mobs for currency and buy items to strengthen your hero while fighting the enemy team. It’s intriguing, but with Insider Gaming reporting development being in the alpha stage, it may be a while before launch.

Sonic Frontiers 2

Following the success of Sonic Frontiers, Sonic Team head Takashi Iizuka reiterated that it would serve as the “cornerstone” for future titles. Fortunately, a sequel seems to be the course for Sega, with insider Daniel Richtman reporting that it is indeed in the works. Potential announcement this year, followed by a launch in late 2025? It could happen.

Fallout 3 Remaster

A remaster for Fallout 3 found in Microsoft’s document to the FTC. There haven’t been too many other reports regarding this, and since the document is from 2020, plans could have changed. A remaster for The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion was also specified, with rumors from last year indicating it’s in development at Virtuos, so that may have taken priority. Considering this was Bethesda’s first Fallout title and superior to Fallout 4 in several ways, a remaster with quality-of-life features and improved gunplay would be ideal.

Dishonored 3

Yet another title listed in Microsoft’s leaked document, Dishonored 3 may be less likely than the others. Arkane Lyon is busy with Marvel’s Blade, and Arkane Austin has shut down. The latter was reportedly pitching for a new title in the Dishonored series, but it’s unknown if this may have been Dishonored 3. As long as Arkane Lyon exists, there’s always a possibility, but again, it may be a long way off.

Project Shaolin

In development at Brass Lion Entertainment, the rumored Project Shaolin is based on the Wu-Tang Clan. It’s allegedly an “anime-inspired” third-person action RPG with melee combat, an “extensive loot system” and four-player co-op support. Of course, the group is also composing the soundtrack, but there have been few follow-up reports, let alone an official announcement. Better late than never, though, and the Xbox Games Showcase could be the ideal place for a reveal.

Next Killer Instinct

Yet another rumor gathering dust since October 2021 is the next Killer Instinct, initially reported by Xbox Era’s Nick Baker. Windows Central’s Jez Corden also heard the “vaguest of unsubstantiated rumors” that one of Bandai Namco’s fighting game teams is involved, though he couldn’t verify the same. Iron Galaxy did return to update Killer Instinct (2013), adding 4K support on Xbox Series X/S, ranked crossplay and extensive rebalancing for characters, but there hasn’t been official word on a sequel.

DOOM: The Dark Ages

There’s been a distinct lack of DOOM since 2020, but id Software will seemingly address this very soon. Found in a Microsoft document during its trial with the FTC as DOOM Year Zero, the title is allegedly called DOOM: The Dark Ages and set in a “medieval-inspired Doom world.” An announcement is seemingly inbound at the Xbox Games Showcase on June 9th, with insider NateTheHate noting a PS5 release alongside Xbox Series X/S and PC.

Gears of War Remastered Collection

One of the longer-running rumors on this list is a remastered compilation of Gears of War 1 to 3. XboxEra co-founder first hinted at its existence in 2022, suggesting it’s getting the “Master Chief Collection” treatment. While no announcement occurred, Baker indicated it was still happening in January 2023, with Jez Corden of Windows Central and The Verge’s Tom Warren seemingly backing him. Naturally, there was no announcement last year. With Gears 6 highly rumored for this year’s showcase, could the remastered collection potentially surface? Here’s hoping.

Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag Remake

Rumored last year by Kotaku, a remake of Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag is allegedly in the works. Plans were in the “earliest stages”, but it seems they’ve advanced further, as Insider Gaming reported it as codename Obsidian, one of the many upcoming Assassin’s Creed titles. It may be a while before its existence is even acknowledged, but if you’re going to remake a title in the franchise, it’s hard to go wrong with Black Flag.

Marvel’s Venom

A game that was revealed through an unfortunate ransomware attack on Insomniac, though in all honesty, it’s not out of left field. Insomniac said it would listen to fans regarding a potential Venom title (the mechanics in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 also lent credence to the same). According to reports by various publications, it will be a shorter experience, akin to Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales. “When” it will be announced is an entirely different question, but it wouldn’t be surprising if news arrived later this year.

Marvel’s Spider-Man 3

After the conclusion of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, a third title seems likely, and in all honesty, this is a given. After millions of copies sold, why wouldn’t they be developing a sequel? Maybe a Logan cameo is on the cards, especially since they take place in the same universe. Who knows? Time will tell, as always.

Marvel’s X-Men

After some really good X-Men games on the PS2 followed by Wolverine Origins on 7^th gen consoles, there has hardly been any great X-Men game. The series has been severely unrepresented in the MCU over the years (which is admittedly improving). Nevertheless, potentially playing as Cyclops, Wolverine, Jean Gray, Rogue, Nightcrawler and more on a single team sounds fun, especially if it supports co-op. As reported by many publications, it’s rumored to be in development and will likely be a PlayStation exclusive.

Resident Evil 9

The back and forth on Resident Evil 9 rumors has been interesting to witness over the past several days. Initially, insider Dusk Golem reported an internal delay. Then it changed to an imminent reveal and release in January 2025. This changed again to no announcement in the Summer and a delay in late 2025 or 2026. It’s still worth looking forward to, but the reveal may be much further off than initially believed.

Resident Evil Zero Remake

Remember when rumors circulated about five Resident Evil titles currently in the works, which included a Resident Evil 1 remake? That’s allegedly not happening, per Dusk Golem. Instead, Resident Evil Zero is reportedly getting one. There’s some skepticism after the whole Resident Evil 9 flip-flopping. Thankfully VGC’s Andy Robinson and IGN corroborated the claims, so these remakes are looking more than likely.

Resident Evil – Code: Veronica Remake

A remake for Resident Evil – Code: Veronica is also allegedly in the works. There’s not much to add, aside from IGN and VGC corroborating its development, but after years of hoping, it’s good to hear some indication that a remake is coming.