One of the most anticipated and talked-about secrets in the gaming industry, the much speculated about remake of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flagrecently gave the actor a serious headache Matt Ryan. Known for his iconic vocal interpretation of Edward KenwayAs the charismatic pirate protagonist, Ryan almost faced a lawsuit from the Ubisoft for having publicly revealed information about the project without the proper authorization from the renowned French developer.
The controversy began in June, during a meeting of Matt Ryan with fans. In a relaxed moment, he asked the audience if they had finished the original game and, with an enigmatic smile, suggested that they would soon "need to play it again". This seemingly innocent statement served as a strong clue and reinforced the already widespread rumors about the game. remake of Black Flag in the gaming community.
"Have you beaten the game?... well you may have to beat it again" and "There's a reason I say that but I can't say..." said the actor in an interaction with fans, according to a video that circulated on Twitter of @TheRealZephryss.
The video of Ryan's statement quickly went viral on social media. In it, the actor who plays Edward Kenway implied that there was a reason to revisit the game, but that he "couldn't say any more". However, for UbisoftHowever, this small caveat was not enough, and the mention was considered a serious breach of confidentiality, culminating in the threat of legal action.
The legal consequences that Matt Ryan could face were clarified in a video recorded later. In it, the actor explained that his statement about the new version of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag was completely accidental, as he was unaware that he was being filmed by cell phones and that his words would be widely disseminated on the internet.
In the latest video, Matt Ryan was notably more cautious, avoiding making any further comments about the project. He detailed what happened: "When it happened, someone was doing this [points to camera], and I was being very free and open, but I didn't know they were recording me on their phones, and then the company threatened to sue me," the actor explained, underlining the seriousness of the situation for him.
"Damn so it seems like Matt Ryan (voice actor for Edward Kenway) got into deep trouble with Ubisoft for hinting at the Black Flag Remake to that other guy... He didn't realize he was being recorded😵" quoted @TheHiddenOneAC in his tweet.
So far, the Ubisoft has not issued any official statement regarding the situation, maintaining the usual secrecy surrounding its projects. The information about the legal threat to Matt Ryan was first reported by Eurogamer, which also questioned the developer without receiving a response. The first indications of the remake of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag appeared in 2023, with rumors pointing to the same studio responsible for Skull and Bones as a likely developer.
Since the first speculations, the remake of Black Flag has already been mentioned several times by industry insiders, who suggest that its launch may still take a while. However, the expectation is that, when it finally hits the market, this relaunch of Black Flag be the kick-off for a series of new versions of classic titles from the acclaimed franchise Assassin's Creed.
The series Assassin's Creed remains one of the strongest and most recognizable pillars of the French developer's catalog. The arrival of remakes such as Black Flag not only rekindles the passion of long-time fans, but also has the potential to attract a new generation of players to the thrilling adventures of assassins and Templars through modern graphics and improved mechanics.
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