Ubisoft's remake of Assassin's Creed Black Flag will exclude the standalone Freedom Cry DLC expansion, but developers confirm that Adewale, the character who headlined that 2013 add-on, will receive expanded narrative prominence in the reimagined base game.
Freedom Cry originally sent players on a separate campaign as Adewale, the former first mate turned assassin, years after Black Flag's main story concludes. The DLC explored themes of slavery and liberation in the Caribbean setting. Ubisoft's decision to omit it from the remake drew immediate questions from fans invested in Adewale's story arc.
The development team explained that incorporating Freedom Cry as a standalone experience would dilute the narrative focus of the main campaign. Rather than split player investment between Edward Kenway and Adewale, developers integrated Adewale's character arc more meaningfully into the core Black Flag remake. This approach ensures his journey ties directly into Edward's story rather than existing as a separate epilogue.
Ubisoft hasn't confirmed whether Freedom Cry content will release separately post-launch or remain exclusive to this version. The studio remains silent on pricing and DLC strategy for the remake, which launches on November 15, 2024, across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
Black Flag Resynced represents Ubisoft's first major remake using the Anvil engine overhaul. The 2013 original remains beloved among franchise fans for its piracy-focused gameplay and Caribbean setting. The remake modernizes combat, stealth, naval mechanics, and visuals while preserving the core experience that made the original stand out.
This decision reflects how remakes balance fan expectations with narrative cohesion. Adewale's expanded role acknowledges his importance to Black Flag's world while streamlining the overall story