A new leak featuring a statue of Edward Kenway has fueled speculation about an upcoming remake of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag. Ubisoft acknowledged the premature reveal with a humorous social media response, amid recent company delays. The statue, tied to a 2026 copyright, suggests the project remains active despite setbacks.
The saga of leaks surrounding the Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag remake intensified on January 27, 2026, when images of an unannounced statue surfaced online. Listed on the resale platform Vinted, the 35cm-tall figurine depicts Edward Kenway, the game's pirate-assassin protagonist, seated on a treasure chest brimming with gold coins. He leans against a ship's wheel, holding a pistol in one hand and his signature cutlass in the other, with the Black Flag—blending a pirate skull and the Assassin's Creed emblem—prominently displayed.
The statue's base bears logos for Ubisoft and PureArts, along with a 2026 copyright mark, aligning with PureArts' summer 2025 teases of upcoming Black Flag content. Leakers, including j0nathan, confirmed it as a new item not previously released. The listing claimed availability later in 2026, hinting at a tied-in game launch.
Ubisoft's response came swiftly via a post on X (formerly Twitter), where the company shared the 'Ah s**t, here we go again' meme from Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. This indirect acknowledgment implies the leak was unintended but points to the remake's legitimacy, following over a year of insider reports.
Contextually, Ubisoft faces turbulence: recent layoffs, studio closures, and project cancellations, including the Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake. The Black Flag remake, once eyed for early 2026, has been pushed to later in the fiscal year. Meanwhile, the publisher explores enhancements like 60fps patches for older titles, such as Assassin's Creed Unity, to sustain franchise momentum until the remake sails forth.
