Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Rated by PEGI Right Before The Game Awards

A new rating on PEGI's website has all but confirmed what Assassin's Creed fans have been expecting for a while: Ubisoft is bringing Black Flag, under the slightly awkward title Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced.

The listing shows an 18 rating with flags for violence, bad language and in-game purchases, but stops short of naming any platforms or release window. For now, it’s the strongest official hint that the long-rumoured remake is real – even if Ubisoft still refuses to say the words out loud.

With The Game Awards taking place this week, the timing isn’t exactly subtle. More than one publisher has “accidentally” shown up on a ratings board days before a big stage reveal.

What PEGI actually reveals about Black Flag Resynced

The PEGI page is barebones, but still tells us a few useful things.

• Official title: Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced
• Rating: PEGI 18
• Content tags: violence, bad language, in-game purchases
• Platforms: not listed yet

PEGI entries aren’t marketing, but they usually show up when a game is close enough to need an age certificate. In this case, the listing confirms the name “Resynced” and the expected 18+ rating for an Assassin’s Creed title.

The in-game purchases flag doesn’t automatically mean aggressive microtransactions, but you can safely expect some mix of cosmetic items or DLC – in line with other recent Ubisoft releases. For players in the UAE, that most likely translates into regional store bundles on PlayStation, Xbox and PC, once platforms are confirmed.

A remake that’s been leaking for two years

This PEGI rating isn’t appearing in a vacuum. Black Flag’s remake has been “an open secret” inside the Assassin’s Creed rumour mill for a while now.

• Reports of a Black Flag remake have circulated since 2023.
• French outlet Jeux Vidéo Magazine and later sources said Ubisoft is adding several hours of new story content and cutting back some of the weaker present-day sections.
• RPG-style mechanics are said to be coming in, closer to Origins, Odyssey and Valhalla.

We’ve already broken down those claims – including new missions, RPG systems and seamless sailing – in our earlier Assassin’s Creed Black Flag remake guide.

All of this lines up with Ubisoft’s own comments last year, when the CEO teased that players could “be excited about some remakes” of past hits updated for modern hardware.

Voice actors and merch have already spoiled the surprise

Ubisoft hasn’t pressed “announce” yet, but people around the series sort of have.

• Edward Kenway’s actor Matt Ryan was filmed telling a fan that they might need to replay Black Flag, then later said he couldn’t talk because Ubisoft’s lawyers weren’t thrilled.
• Collectible maker Pure Arts hinted that “something is going on with Edward” when asked about a new figure, suggesting future merch will match whatever new version of Kenway shows up.

When you combine actor slips, statue teases and now a PEGI rating, it’s hard to treat this as anything but a done deal. At this point, Ubisoft is basically the only party still pretending it’s a rumour.

For Assassin’s Creed fans in the UAE who’ve just come off Shadows hype or checked out Mirage’s free AlUla expansion, a modern take on one of the most loved entries is an easy sell.

Will The Game Awards finally make it official?

Most of the coverage around the PEGI listing is already pointing at one obvious stage: The Game Awards 2025.

• VGC and others note the rating arrives just days before the show.
• Age ratings often go public close to a reveal trailer or a release date announcement.
• Insider reports suggest the remake is targeting a launch before the end of March 2026.

For players in Dubai and across the UAE, that likely means another very late-night / early-morning stream if Ubisoft decides to roll the trailer during the show. Still, if you grew up sailing the Caribbean on a PS3 or Xbox 360, seeing Black Flag return with a proper modern treatment is probably worth the caffeine.

And if Ubisoft does lean into the “Resynced” name, expect plenty of Animus-themed marketing across everything from the game itself to tie-ins like Netflix’s upcoming live-action Assassin’s Creed series.

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