Ubisoft has reportedly issued a copyright takedown for a YouTube video showcasing an unused epilogue cutscene datamined from Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced. The scene, which reportedly features protagonist Edward Kenway in conversation with a character who dies early in Assassin's Creed 3, has led to speculation about potential new game content exploring the early 18th century.
The discovery was made by Assassin's Creed modder Sliderv2, who posted the footage online. However, the video was subsequently removed due to a copyright claim by Ubisoft. A Reddit thread discussing the scene also appears to have been taken down. According to reports from Kotaku and Insider Gaming, the cutscene depicts Edward Kenway speaking with Miko, a leader of the British Assassin Brotherhood who is killed by Haytham Kenway at the beginning of Assassin's Creed 3.
Reports suggest the scene includes Miko alluding to the death of King George I in 1727, a date between the events of Black Flag and its expansion Freedom Cry. Miko and Edward also discuss requesting aid from assassins worldwide, with an implication that Adéwalé, the protagonist of Freedom Cry and Kenway's quartermaster, would be involved. This has fueled speculation that the scene could hint at new Assassin's Creed adventures, possibly an expansion or a new game, designed to fill narrative gaps in Edward Kenway's life after Black Flag but before Assassin's Creed 3. Edward Kenway's story concludes with his death in 1735, leaving a period prior to Assassin's Creed 3's 1754 setting and Assassin's Creed Rogue's 1752 events potentially open for further exploration. It is worth noting that another webcomic, Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple, already details a post-Black Flag adventure for Kenway in Southeast Asia.
It is also possible that the excised scene was intended as a mere bonus or easter egg, with Ubisoft opting to remove it to manage player expectations regarding future content. Ubisoft has been contacted for comment.