Assassin’s Creed 4 Black Flag: Ubisoft’s EULA Could Delete the Original Game When the Remake Arrives

The change in its EULA policy reopens the debate about the removal of classic titles in favor of new versions.

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In recent days, Ubisoft has updated its agreement for digital game licenses, a clause that has been in effect for years but has recently gained new relevance after several controversial cases. The company has made it clear that, under certain circumstances, it may remove a game from the digital market and revoke the right to use it, even in physical copies.

This change has generated concern, especially among fans of Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag, after unusual movements were detected in its Steam profile. The suspicion is clear: Could Ubisoft be preparing to withdraw the original 2013 release to make way for the remake in development?

Could the Black Flag remake replace the original?

The update on Steam has added features that were not present in the original version, such as difficulty selection, manual saving, and improved audio compatibility. This has set off alarm bells among fans, who see these modifications as a possible transitional phase before the definitive withdrawal of the classic game.

• Adding to this is the shadow of the The Crew case, whose total elimination after the closure of servers resulted in a class-action lawsuit. In that context, the fear that Black Flag could disappear if the remake replaces it does not seem so far-fetched, although for now it is just speculation.

Ubisoft has not confirmed that the remake is still in development. Meanwhile, the community remains on alert, wondering if they will soon have to say goodbye to the original version of Edward Kenway and his naval battles.