Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced has proven to be a massive success, currently boasting a 94% rating on OpenCritic. Despite some pushback regarding its heavy reliance on microtransactions, the title has already surpassed 2 million copies sold. Given this momentum, it’s hardly surprising that Ubisoft opted to revisit Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag over a decade after its original debut. The game remains a fan favorite, consistently performing as well today as it did during its initial launch.
The Assassin’s Creed franchise has seen a constant stream of releases, with even more projects currently in the pipeline. It’s highly probable that many of these will take the form of remakes, especially after Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot hinted in a 2024 interview with the company’s official news portal that the studio intends to breathe new life into its most iconic, “extremely rich” historical worlds.
With that in mind, here are three classic titles that deserve a full-scale modern reimagining, starting with the very foundation of the franchise.
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Assassin’s Creed
Image: Ubisoft MontrealI still vividly recall the hype surrounding the original Assassin’s Creed back in 2007. It looked revolutionary, offering an experience entirely distinct from anything else on the market. Nineteen years later, that initial playthrough still resonates, sparking a lifelong interest in the series. With industry titans like PlayStation and Xbox currently prioritizing comprehensive remakes of their flagship entry points, Ubisoft would be wise to follow suit and provide the original Altair adventure a modern overhaul.
The series has evolved significantly since the debut of the Hidden Blade; mechanics for parkour and combat have become far more fluid and sophisticated. A remake wouldn’t require a complete structural overhaul—just a refined touch to modernize its systems and visuals. Furthermore, accessibility is a major factor; while PC players and some Xbox owners can still jump in via backward compatibility, PlayStation and Switch users are effectively left in the dark.
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Assassin’s Creed Chronicles
Released between 2015 and 2016, the Assassin’s Creed Chronicles trio explored new horizons in China, India, and Russia. By shifting to a 2.5D perspective, these games prioritized tight, focused level design over the expansive open-world scope of the main entries. While they received mixed reviews, they functioned as bold creative experiments that showcased exotic locales the series has largely ignored since.
A remake could recontextualize these stories, perhaps shifting them into fully realized 3D linear experiences. This would revitalize these overlooked narratives, allowing players to traverse the richness of Ming Dynasty China or the volatile atmosphere of Soviet Russia with modern graphical fidelity.
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Assassin’s Creed 3: Liberation
Recent reports suggest Ubisoft canceled a promising project set during the Reconstruction Era, which would have centered on a former slave taking a stand against the KKK. According to Game File, this decision was reportedly influenced by the toxic backlash surrounding Assassin’s Creed Shadows and a desire to avoid perceived political volatility. It is a missed opportunity for the franchise.
To fill that void, Ubisoft should consider a dedicated, standalone remake of Assassin’s Creed 3: Liberation. Starring Aveline de Grandpré—the franchise’s first female lead—the game offers a unique look at New Orleans and the surrounding bayou. While it has been bundled with other titles in the past, Liberation deserves to stand on its own. A remake could not only improve the story and expand its world but also polish its standout “persona” system, which allowed for dynamic social stealth—a mechanic that truly should be a staple in every Assassin’s Creed title.
Source: Polygon
