It's time to join your buddies on Android and iOS to take back Manhattan's streets following a devastating bioterrorist attack.
Darby McDevitt, also the screenwriter for the original 2013 Black Flag, said the scenes feel like a natural part of the story.
Despite a packed reveal, the upcoming remake has even more to share, including PC requirements, new features, and so on.
"As project priorities change, team members may transition from one project to another where their expertise is needed."
However, it could be delayed to Holiday 2027, following recent changes in the development team and to stay under budget.
Tom Blyth's description of the script is the first we've heard about the Watch Dogs movie since its filming ended back in 2024.
The map is a more stylized version rather than a strictly utilitarian one, and shows most of the same landmasses as the 2013 original.
A gameplay feature that involved controlling a cat has reportedly been removed, but the title's story is apparently unchanged.
Benoit Richer recently left Ubisoft to join Servo Games, an indie studio with "industry veterans" as its new game director.
A new addition with the remake sees Edward Kenway seemingly embarking on a treasure hunt after discovering a map from an old friend.
Ubisoft Singapore's Justin Ng also confirms the inclusion of social stealth and that the team will tone down combat VFX and audio cues.
PS5 Pro players can also expect higher fidelity and "additional rendering features" alongside day-one support for Upgraded PSSR.
You'll need 65 GB of installation space on a solid-state drive for Ubisoft's upcoming remake, which also mandates an upscaler.
Creative director Paul Fu also confirmed that there would be new modern-day rifts that focus on "Edward's internal struggles."
Rebuilt from the ground up on the latest version of Anvil Engine but retaining the same soul, Ubisoft's Black Flag remake is a stunner.
A legend is reborn, as Ubisoft's remake of Black Flag launches on July 9th. Here's everything you need to know about it.
Edward Kenway returns in this ground-up remake of the 2013 classic, complete with improvements, new content and much more.
This one might have been an interesting addition to Ubisoft's existing lineup, but at least its team still reportedly have their jobs.
Ubisoft's long-awaited title (and one of the worst-kept secrets in gaming) will finally be revealed to the world this week.
Both projects were allegedly delayed alongside five other projects by Ubisoft earlier this year following its organizational reset.
