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'Assassin's Creed: Black Flag' Sequel Officially Confirmed for 2026 Release
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Key Points:
- IO Interactive's 007 First Light, featuring Patrick Gibson as James Bond, was a major success, and a sequel is officially in development.
- Marvel’s Wolverine by Insomniac is the next anticipated release, leading up to the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6, which has surpassed $1 billion in pre-orders.
- Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Resynced, a remake released in July, sold over three million copies, and the story of Edward Kenway will continue in the fourth volume of the Assassin’s Creed: Forgotten Temple manga, set for release on September 24.
- Ubisoft’s next mainline Assassin’s Creed game, codenamed Hexe, will be set in 16th century Roman Empire during the Witch Trials, featuring a darker, stealth-focused gameplay style; it may release as early as 2027.
- A personality quiz on Collider helps fans discover which iconic universe—Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, or Star Trek—best fits their values and worldview.
