Black Flag DLC Would Have Featured Epic Pirate Hunt
Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag remains a beloved entry in the long-running franchise, celebrated for its perfect blend of Assassin stealth and swashbuckling pirate adventure. Now, a decade after its release, fans are learning about a significant piece of lost content—a second story DLC that was planned but never saw the light of day.
According to details shared by veteran Ubisoft developer Darby McDevitt, the canceled expansion would have brought protagonist Edward Kenway back for a new high-seas adventure. The story was set to take place years after the main game, following a more mature Edward who would partner with the British Brotherhood of Assassins.
The expansion’s prime target was to be Ned Low, a real-life historical figure known as one of the most sadistic and terrifying pirates of the Golden Age of Piracy. Low terrorized the seas off the coasts of Africa and India, and his infamous reputation made him a perfect villain for an Assassin’s Creed narrative. Intriguingly, a reference to Ned Low already exists within Black Flag, hinting that the groundwork for this story was already being laid.
The revelation has left the community feeling a sense of wistful disappointment. Fans on social media have expressed frustration at being denied more time with the charismatic Edward Kenway, especially in a story that sounded so compelling. One user pointed out the irony, noting, “Best-selling game in the franchise at that time, and they never released DLC like that.”
The reason for the DLC’s cancellation remains a mystery, though it ultimately wasn’t a complete loss. The story of Edward Kenway’s hunt for Ned Low was eventually told in the Assassin’s Creed: Reflections comic book series. While this provided closure, it has only fueled the desire among fans to one day see this adventure realized in its original, interactive form.
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This leak serves as a fascinating “what if” for one of the series’ most popular games and a reminder of the ambitious content that often remains on the cutting room floor.