20 Questions with Black Flag's Edward Kenway

Why It Matters

The remaster demonstrates how legacy IPs can be revitalized with modern tech, driving fan engagement and new revenue streams for Ubisoft.

Key Takeaways

• Matt Ryan revisits Edward Kenway after 13 years with new tech.
• Black Flag’s upgraded engine adds crouching, improved motion capture, monkey pet.
• Kenway’s story blends piracy, Assassin’s Creed creed, personal moral growth.
• Ryan highlights rum’s cultural role versus other spirits on ships.
• Fan enthusiasm fuels anticipation for Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Remastered.

Summary

GameSpot’s Matt Ryan sits down for a rapid‑fire "20 Questions" session, celebrating the return of Edward Kenway in the upcoming Assassin’s Creed Black Flag remaster. The conversation blends personal anecdotes with technical details, emphasizing how the new Anvil engine and modern motion‑capture gear finally let Kenway crouch, move more fluidly, and even choose a monkey companion.

Ryan highlights several upgrades: a more comfortable mocap suit, a refined helmet, and the ability to toggle crouch after thirteen years of a stiff‑backed protagonist. He also jokes about pet preferences—favoring a monkey for its agility over a cat—and explains why rum, not whiskey or vodka, was the sailors’ drink of choice, citing its sweeter, less aggressive effects.

Memorable moments include Ryan’s admission, “I never expected to be coming back to a character I portrayed 13 years ago,” and his playful myth‑busting about pirate eye patches. He also pays tribute to Blackbeard as his favorite historical pirate and references classic sea shanties that inspired the game’s soundtrack.

The interview underscores Ubisoft’s strategy of reviving beloved legacy titles with cutting‑edge technology, tapping into nostalgia while delivering fresh gameplay. For fans, the promise of enhanced immersion and new content signals a strong commercial push, potentially expanding the Assassin’s Creed audience and reinforcing the franchise’s long‑term profitability.

Original Description

We sat down with Matt Ryan, who plays Edward Kenway in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, to answer questions about the game, returning to the role 13 years later, and general pirate inquiries.

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