Ubisoft has reportedly canceled a post-Civil War Assassin's Creed game featuring a former Black slave as the protagonist due to concerns over the current political climate. Marvel actor Ralph Ineson, known for his role as Galactus, openly criticized this decision, expressing disappointment on social media. The project, which was still in early development when it was axed, faced scrutiny following the backlash to the character Yasuke in Assassin's Creed Shadows. Ineson, who previously voiced pirate character Charles Vane in Assassin's Creed: Black Flag, shared his frustration on X and highlighted ongoing discussions regarding a potential remake of Black Flag.

Why did Ubisoft cancel the post-Civil War Assassin's Creed game? nUbisoft canceled the game due to concerns surrounding the current U.S. political climate and negative reactions to previous characters representing Black narratives within the series.n

Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, released in 2013, is renowned for its open-world pirate adventure set in the Golden Age of Piracy. The game featured notable characters like Adéwalé, a former slave who became a pivotal character in the series. The success of Black Flag has led to discussions of a remake, further piquing community interest amid Ubisoft's shifting focus on character representation in the franchise.