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.
Ubisoft's long-awaited title (and one of the worst-kept secrets in gaming) will finally be revealed to the world this week.
Ubisoft seems poised to unveil the long-awaited remake, which may or may not be connected to the next rumored State of Play.
While Assassin's Creed Shadows won't be getting many more content drops for , Jean Guesdon teased that "a few surprises" are still to come.
The multiplayer title is coming, but it could be a while away as Ubisoft explores "ways to bring the community in earlier."
The next title from the franchise to get the 60 FPS treatment could see Arno's time in Paris feeling completely different on consoles.
It also occurs during a "pivotal moment in history," but the developer will be "quiet for a little longer" before revealing more.
"Some whispers have a little more wind in their sails. Keep your spyglass on the horizon," says Vantage Studios' Jean Guesdon.
Ubisoft Montreal allegedly even hired contortionists for the motion capture, meaning lots of acrobatics during combat sequences.
Despite creative director Clint Hocking departing from Ubisoft, the next Assassin's Creed is reportedly highly favored among the teams.
In a statement, Ubisoft confirmed that development on Codename Hexe will continue, and thanked Clint Hocking for his work.
Martin Schelling, Jean Guesdo and Francois de Billy will drive the series' "long-term vision, creative ambition, and continued growth.”
"Anticipation is high" for Far Cry, says Yves Guillemot, who also promised "single-player and multiplayer" experiences for Assassin's Creed.