We sit down with Matt Ryan, the original voice and performance capture artist behind Edward Kenway, to discuss his return to the high seas in Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced. In this exclusive interview, Ryan breaks down how motion capture technology has evolved since the 2013 original, what it was like re-recording narrative arcs for the remake, and how he tackled the modernized combat mechanics. Plus, stick around until the end to hear him reveal his favorite Assassin in the franchise and deliver a live performance of a classic sea shanty.
How Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced is Changing Edward Kenway | IGN Live 2026
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This sounds like a fascinating discussion! It’s always interesting to see how characters evolve over time, especially with such a talented voice actor involved. Looking forward to hearing more about Edward Kenway’s journey in this new context!