US EditionAssassin's Creed Edward Kenway Actor Alleges Ubisoft Threatened to Sue Him for Hinting at Black Flag Remake
NO LOC, JUL 31 – Matt Ryan revealed Ubisoft threatened legal action after he hinted at the Assassin's Creed 4 Black Flag remake at conventions, despite widespread rumors and partial confirmation.
- Voice actor Matt Ryan, known for Edward Kenway in Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, unintentionally hinted at a remake during a recent convention in 2025.
- Ryan did not realize he was being recorded when he made comments about the remake, which led Ubisoft to threaten legal action against him.
- The original Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag released in 2013 remains beloved, and Ryan's remarks sparked widespread fan interest despite Ubisoft keeping details under wraps.
- Ryan explained that during the incident, a person was recording him without his knowledge while he was acting openly and candidly, and only afterward did the company threaten legal action.
- Ubisoft's threat suggests caution in discussing unconfirmed projects, and fans await an official remake announcement amid ongoing rumors and anticipation.
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Assassin's Creed Edward Kenway Actor Alleges Ubisoft Threatened to Sue Him for Hinting at Black Flag Remake
Just in case you weren't sure what to make of all those Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag remake/remasters rumors, Ubisoft reportedly "threatened to sue" the voice of protagonist Edward Kenway for previously hinting that fans would get the chance to beat the game again. Multiple reports charting the game's development have surfaced over the past couple of years, with Skull and Bones studio Ubisoft Singapore reporting working on something ultimatel…
Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag Remake: Is Ubisoft Threatening Legal Action? - theGeek.games
Has the French publisher lost its mind by threatening one of the actors playing a character? This only confirms that the rumors are true. At the end of June, countless rumors were already circulating about the remake of Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag. Matt Ryan, the actor who plays Edward Kenway, practically confirmed that the remake exists and will be released soon. Ubisoft found out, and, according to Ryan, they were not happy about his app…
"I Say Nothing," Assassin's Creed Black Flag Actor Claims Legal Action Was Threatened For Remake Remarks
A cheeky comment previously made by Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag lead, Matt Ryan, may have gotten him into trouble for teasing a remake of the open world title. Last month, Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag actor Matt Ryan, who provided his talents to the lead role of Edward Kenway, was caught saying fans may have to beat Black Flag once again. This small statement caught fire on the internet, and fans were immediately excited about the prospec…
Is that where the Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag remake comes from? It all points to yes, but Ubisoft still doesn’t want anything to be said... not even on the part of its original protagonist. Actor Matt Ryan, who gave voice to Edward Kenway, was secretly recorded by a fan while insinuating that a Black Flag remake was in development. The video went viral quickly, but the consequences were more serious than we imagined. In a new clip, Ryan exp…
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