Matt Ryan Returns as Edward Kenway for Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Remaster

Actor Matt Ryan, who portrays the pirate protagonist Edward Kenway, has returned to the role for the upcoming remaster "Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced," describing the experience as a nostalgic reunion with an old friend. The game, a complete overhaul of the 2013 title, is scheduled for release on July 9 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.

Ryan, who first recorded the role nearly 14 years ago, said slipping back into the character felt natural. He noted his voice is slightly lower now, but he made adjustments to match the performance. The actor was initially brought into the project under the impression he was auditioning for a pirate television show before learning it was for an Assassin's Creed game, a revelation he welcomed.

The remaster features modernized controls, revamped stealth and naval missions, updated graphics, and brand-new story content. Ryan was brought back to perform new motion capture and voice work for these additional scenes, which he says add significant depth to Kenway's personal journey. He specifically praised a new scene between Edward and his wife, Caroline, written by the original game's writer, Darby McDevitt, for adding more weight to...