Ubisoft still hasn't confirmed if the Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag remake is real. Various leaks certainly make it seem like it is, and now a list on Vinted has Assassin's Creed fans even more convinced and a little confused that we'll be stepping back into Edward Kenway's boots before the end of 2026.
I've covered countless leaks over the years, but evidence of an unannounced game release rearing its head on Vinted, a site primarily used to sell vintage collectibles, is new to me. However, it is the perfect place to sell an Edward Kenway statue that you want to offload, which is exactly what seems to be happening here.
There is what appears to be an unreleased Black Flag statue for sale on Vinted right now
Thing is, it's not an old Edward Kenway statue from Black Flag's original release. It's a brand new one that isn't available to buy yet, or at least that's what the seller claims. The statue shows Kenway sitting on a chair, Black Flag's flag behind him, a sword in hand and a pile of gold coins at his feet.
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The list has started to attract the attention of Assassin's Creed fans, and for good reason. While the statue isn't specifically tied to the rumored remake, it would be strange for Ubisoft to randomly release a new Kenway statue in 2026 for no reason. Therefore, if this statue is real, and it appears to be, the belief that a Black Flag remake is coming, and coming soon, has been greatly strengthened.
It appears to be the real deal, but the seller won't reveal how they got it
Various Assassin's Creed fan accounts have reached out to the seller in an attempt to get more information and find out what's going on. To support their claim that the statue will be unveiled, and possibly released, in 2026, they have shared an image of what appears to be the base of the statue or the bottom of its stand. On it is a release year, 2026, along with confirmation that it was created by Pure Arts, a company well known for making exclusive video game collectibles.
The seller is currently unwilling to reveal exactly how they've managed to get their hands on this seemingly very real piece of Black Flag merchandise, and that's probably wise. The man who played Kenway in the original Black Flag hinted at a remake last year, only to reveal shortly after that he was being threatened with legal action by Ubisoft. If the statue is real, those same lawyers will be sending out the virtual sniffer dogs right now to try and find out where it came from and how this happened.
- Released
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October 29, 2013
- ESRB
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M for adults 17+ due to blood, sexual themes, strong language, alcohol use, violence
- Developer
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Ubisoft Montreal
- Engine
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AnvilNext
- Multiplayer
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Local multiplayer, online multiplayer
