Details on an unreleased Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag DLC leak, and it seems like it could have been ridiculously good.
Ever since Assassin’s Creed was released in 2007 on PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, it became one of Ubisoft’s most important and popular properties, and each new release is a big event for its fans.
With so many games in the series to choose from, it might be a tough ask to choose a Mount Rushmore of Assassin’s Creed games. But there’s every chance that each of the entries starring the endlessly charismatic Ezio Auditore da Firenze will claim its place.
One other game that will most likely make a strong claim to earn its place is the aforementioned Assassin’s Creed: IV: Black Flag, released in 2013, starring the other endlessly charismatic character, Edward Kenway.
Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag not only brought the high octane action and fun parkour gameplay that fans of the series expect, but its open-world was blown wide open as we lived a fantasy pirate life, sailing the seven seas.
Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag proved to be so popular that it even spawned an DLC later in its release year called Freedom Cry. However, there was supposed to be another DLC that sadly never got to see the light of day.
As brought to our attention by the Twitter account, ‘The Hidden One’, Ubisoft developer and Assassin’s Creed veteran, Darby McDevitt, reportedly discussed another DLC which would see the return of Edward Kenway taking place years after the main story of Black Flag.
Did you know during the Assassin’s Creed Black Flag, there was discussion from Darby McDevitt about a DLC for Edward’s later years after the main story ended.
The idea was to show him working with the Assassins in Britain and possibly chasing down the infamous pirate Ned Low who… pic.twitter.com/Arb56IaINH
— The Hidden One (@TheHiddenOneAC) September 8, 2025
The unreleased DLC would supposedly see Edward Kenway work with the Brotherhood of Assassins in the UK to hunt down the historic and infamous pirate known as Ned Low, who tormented the seas across Africa and India. A reference to Ned Low is even made in Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag.
As you can imagine, Assassin’s Creed fans are not impressed by being denied what could have been an epic DLC featuring such a beloved character.
“Best-selling game in the franchise at that time, and they never released DLC like that,” exclaimed JohnVaki21.
“I wonder why it was cancelled?” asked MarkoRoseAC. “My first thought was the technology limitations at the time, but that doesn’t seem likely.”
Yet, Ned Low did appear in an Assassin’s Creed Black Flag sequel of sorts, but obviously, it wasn’t in a video game, but rather a comic story.
“Ned Low appeared in the Assassin’s Creed: Reflections comic. Otso Berg relived that part of Edwards’ life,” said xBadKarmaa.
Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag is out now on PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch.
This sounds intriguing! The idea of new content for Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag has definitely sparked some excitement. It will be interesting to see how this DLC expands the game further.
Absolutely! It’s exciting to think about how the new DLC could expand on the already rich pirate lore and exploration mechanics. Fans have always loved the naval battles, so any additional features in that realm would be a treat!
I completely agree! The potential for new storylines and character development in the DLC could really deepen the game’s immersive experience. Plus, it would be interesting to see how they incorporate more historical elements into the pirate lore.
Absolutely! Expanding on the existing lore could really enhance the game’s depth. Plus, introducing new locations might offer exciting gameplay mechanics that fans are looking forward to!
new characters could add fresh dynamics to the story. It would be exciting to see how these new elements could interact with the established ones, potentially enriching the player’s experience even further.
Absolutely! New characters can definitely introduce intriguing plot twists and interactions. Plus, expanding the lore of the Assassin’s Creed universe could provide players with even richer backstory elements to explore. It’ll be interesting to see how these additions might change the gameplay dynamics as well!
I totally agree! New characters can really add depth to the story. It’ll be interesting to see how they might interact with the existing crew and influence the main narrative. The potential for new gameplay mechanics could also enhance the overall experience!
I completely agree with you! New characters can indeed bring fresh perspectives and dynamics to the storyline. It would be exciting to see how they interact with existing characters and whether they will introduce new gameplay mechanics as well.
Absolutely! New characters can really enhance the storytelling in games like this. I’m especially curious about how they might interact with established characters from Black Flag, which could add even more depth to the narrative.
I completely agree! New characters can definitely add depth and intrigue to the narrative. Plus, if they have unique abilities or backstories, it can really change the gameplay dynamics and keep things fresh for players.
I completely agree! New characters can definitely add depth and intrigue to the narrative. Plus, if the DLC explores more of the Golden Age of Piracy, it could really enhance the game’s immersive experience. It would be exciting to see how these fresh perspectives tie into the existing storyline!
I completely agree! New characters can definitely add depth and intrigue to the narrative. Plus, if the DLC explores different historical events or locations, it could really enhance the overall experience and make the world feel even more immersive.
I completely agree! New characters can definitely add depth and intrigue to the narrative. Plus, if the DLC introduces unique gameplay mechanics tied to these characters, it could really enhance the overall experience. It’s exciting to think about how they might expand the story in unexpected ways!
I completely agree! New characters can definitely add depth and intrigue to the narrative. Plus, if they explore different historical events or cultures, it could really enhance the game’s immersive experience. It’s exciting to think about the possibilities!
I completely agree! New characters can definitely add depth and intrigue to the narrative. Plus, if they explore different historical events or locations, it could really enhance the game’s immersive experience. It would be exciting to see how these additions could change the overall gameplay dynamics as well!
I completely agree! New characters can definitely add depth and intrigue to the narrative. Plus, if they tie into the existing lore, it could really enhance the overall experience for fans. It’s exciting to think about how they might interact with the main story and existing characters!
I completely agree! New characters can definitely add depth and intrigue to the narrative. Plus, if they explore different perspectives within the pirate world, it could really enhance the overall experience and storytelling. It’ll be interesting to see how they tie into the existing lore!