The gaming seas got choppy in 2025 when Matt Ryan – the silver-tongued devil behind Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag's Edward Kenway – dropped a casual bombshell at a fan convention. With a mischievous glint that'd make any pirate proud, he told an unsuspecting player: 'You may have to beat it again. There's a reason I say that, but I can't say anything.' Talk about leaving your audience dangling like a man over shark-infested waters! This sly wink at a potential Black Flag remake sent shockwaves through the fandom, stirring memories of shanties, naval battles, and that glorious feeling of the wind in your virtual hair.

When Cowboys Cry Wolf

Now, hold your seahorses – this ain't the first rodeo for voice actor teases. Just weeks earlier, Red Dead Redemption's Rob Wiethoff (aka John Marston) practically vibrated with excitement during a livestream: 'Oh my goodness, the news I have to share... I cannot wait for you to know what's going on. I truly cannot think about anything else!' 🤠 That set the Wild West rumor mill spinning faster than a revolver cylinder:

• RDR1 remake? Yeehaw!

• RDR2 story DLC? Giddy up!

• RDR3 announcement? Holy tumbleweeds!

Even Arthur Morgan's voice actor Roger Clark chimed in, fanning the flames... only for everyone to discover it was just... drumroll... new Red Dead Online content. Oof. Talk about bringing a knife to a hype train fight. As one salty fan put it: 'Guess we're still waiting for that Mexico expansion – maybe in 2030?'

Why This Pirate Feels Different

So why are gamers clutching Ryan's words tighter than a treasure chest? Well, unlike the cowboy kerfuffle:

1. Specificity: He directly referenced replaying the exact game – no vague 'big news' fluff

2. Swagger: Dude oozed cheeky confidence like rum from a cracked barrel

3. Timing: With Ubisoft's remake track record (cough Prince of Persia cough), this ain't their first rodeo either

Plus, let's face it – Black Flag remains the unicorn of the AC franchise. Where else can you:

• Go from assassinating templars to harpooning whales in 60 seconds flat?

• Have a naval battle soundtracked by drunken sailor shanties? 🎵 Soon may the Wellerman come... 🎵

• Feel legitimately sad when your pet monkey steals your hat? (RIP, furry little klepto)

The Golden Age of Remakes... or Fool's Gold?

Still, seasoned gamers know voice actor teases are trickier than navigating Bermuda in a storm. Remember when everyone swore Wiethoff's 'big news' meant Arthur Morgan DLC? Yeah, that ship sailed... and sank. Ubisoft's silence hangs heavier than an anchor, making Ryan's words either:

• A glorious leak from the dev heavens ☀️

• Or the gaming equivalent of a siren song – beautiful but deadly to your hopes 🌊

One thing's certain: if Edward Kenway's swashbuckling saga does get remade, it better keep those shanties intact. Because frankly, belting 'Leave Her Johnny' while boarding a galleon hits different in 4K. Until then? We’ll keep our spyglasses trained on the horizon, mateys. After all, as Kenway himself might say: 'In a world without gold... we might’ve been heroes.' But in a world with remakes? We’ll settle for another round of rum and parkour.