Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag: San Diego Comic-Con Panel | Ubisoft [NA]

[@axlslak]

Love Matt's voice. And he really took the time to understand the saga and the emotional situations. not just acting of a script in a green room. Thanks Matt, you did great.

[@Vwall007ST]

Cause the actor is from Swansea like Edward

[@sikckaputten]

@@Vwall007ST Edward being from Swansea is actually due to Matt being from Swansea. They changed it for him.

[@kylelucien7632]

Little did they know, Edward Kenway became another iconic character after Ezio.

[@donpula6349]

Yes, also don't forget that Matt became another character as a DC Vertigo anti hero John Constantine & now he's a series regular for legends of tomorrow season 4...

[@W0LV1E45]

I'm quite sure Ubi regretted killing off Edward to early especially the shareholders since they can use Edward for more sales = more money in their pockets.

[@ricoco7891]

@@W0LV1E45 Oh God, what a mistake. There must have been a way to keep the story of AC 3 the way that it is without killing off Edward. Imagine getting an entire Edward Kenway trilogy. In the second and third game he'd be a full fledged Assassin and we could have experienced a character arc better than even Ezio's. What a waste.

[@W0LV1E45]

@@ricoco7891 i know right.

[@CloudxTifa150]

@@ricoco7891 One can always invent magical ways of resulting in a character that didn't actually die AHSDFHASF. I know I'm being dellusional but well, I wish Edward would somehow done something while being in London.

[@RAMSEY1987]

Great great choice for John Constantine.

[@kryptoniteevoker]

I laughed so hard when I realized who the hack is Haymitch.....

[@arkaazizul6673]

I'll never get bored hearing Edward aka Matts voice!!just amazing!!

[@SmookieYT]

absolutely agree

[@ALBee0111]

I busted out laughing when they said Desmond is done and the audience reaction was "YEAH!"

[@stiskavac]

I love it how Darby tries not to burst out in laughter when that kid says ,,Haymitch" xD

[@thelegacyization]

it's amazing how the voice actor knows so much about the game most of the time the voice actors actually dont know anything about the game and just doing his job

[@RHM724]

For whoever is searching for the "Haymitch" part it is in 30:40

[@edwardkenway3245]

Haymitch that sounds like a good name to call my son.

[@islasornacommunications9179]

What about hmm................ oh I know Haytham huh

[@GAPIntoTheGame]

Pity that the Desmod story has ended, there are so many conspiracies about it

[@piyushanand376]

@Edward Kenway well well. . You don't say

[@CloudxTifa150]

I can't believe I sat through this entire video without getting bored a single second. Truly, I had never for any game! hahaha guess it shows how much I loved Black Flag. I really specially admire Darby and of course I just love listening to Matt speak xD He's so cool and also Todd is very very funny. Love the entire team! Thanks to Ubisoft and Comic Con for this :D

[@acidicshower4077]

Haymitch XDD Rofl

[@matssm123]

The details of Haytham's life and how he became a templar is described in the novel Assassin's creed: Forsaken. It also concludes the story of Edward

[@avalonazure5488]

HAYTHAM! HAYTHAM! HIS NAME IS HAYTHAM FOR FUCK SAKE! ... and breathe...

[@DanceQueen60368]

I love how these guys started from Spokane, WA, my hometown. Really gives me hope that I can get a job in a huge company like Ubsoft and be from a small town.

[@504godzilla]

I kinda wish they didn't give him a full beard and stuck with what he had in the trailer. But that's just me..

[@Xabdos]

They've got a separate smaller team for MP. But ACIV is huge, with over 70 mini-islands, and 3 key areas, there's a lot to do. Also AC3 had a lot of side-missions, The naval, homestead, peg leg trinket.

i actually think the whole AC thing holds black flag back a bit... i mean its awesome but i feel like the whole AC thing holds it back from being truly great

[@talesofluminFan]

I'm definitely geting haytham figure he was one of my favorite characters

[@wolfxreign]

this haymitch thing really took off lmao, but that kid did say it once to many time

[@FlamingFire6453]

When that kid started saying "Haymitch" instead of Haythem, I wanted to rip my hair out

[@Assassini69]

HAYMITCH KENWAY

[@CodyJames005]

the trailer at the begining was AMAZING!!!!1

[@imcalledgpk]

one of the first people sort of mentioned it, and Darby said that his story is done... but there's a chance that since his "stuff" is in the cloud, they could set up throwing his sense of self in a new body or something.

[@EricGates]

That could work if it was in more of the twilight of their era. Like an earlier visit back to Constantinople, where they'd pop up as the Varangian Guard. Because it would have to work with Templars/Pieces of Eden etc. The foundation of Dublin would be a cool location to bring into the mix as well in so far as incorporating Scandinavian history. There's definitely potential there, and I'd love for it to happen.

[@ReddersTV]

I'd love to see that personally. Would also love to see an AC set in the future.

[@Assasin6171]

I think that considering the fact that the world is massive, I don't think it's not a problem that you can't go underwater everywhere. And another thing, they can't just put stuff for you to find everywhere in the sea, so you have some specific locations that have those stuff. You also need to remember that Edward can't breath underwater, so he can't go around exploring the sea, he can only focus on one place at a time (maybe he even needs a few times for one place), so it all makes sense.

[@Ezio360472]

It's pretty cool to think that while we are waiting for this game, there has been a different game in production for a year or more and another just recently started

[@magiccueball]

The Auditore Family Crypt in AC2 told us that the Auditore's ancestor received the Codex from Marco Polo, who received it from his father Niccolo Polo, who in turn received it from Altair as shown in Revelations. Besides, Ubisoft already told us they aren't related.

[@macjsus]

Its possible if the father of Domenico is related to Sef or Darim. But your right nothing specific, that directly connects them. Though if any of the protagonist are related I think it would most likely be them. Since Ezio view Altïar's memories so they had a connection.

[@ZzVikingZz45]

I think they should make the next games as Edward, Haytham, and Connors ancestors leading all the way up to Ezio, just to show how the family line went from Middle Eastern with Altair, to Italian with Ezio, to British with Edward and Haytham, to America with Connor. It skipped a huge period of time from the 1100's to the 1400-1500's to 1900's. Or atleast they could release an article somewhere explaining the family history. Or a family tree.

[@zhengyingli]

It would be funny if "Haymitch" was one of the names that Edward was considering for Haytham.

[@DMDad37]

With the concept of the toys giving you more game-play content, the maps you receive from the toys might be some you can't get from game-play itself. You will still get treasure maps but there might be secret maps only available from the codes in the toys. That's just my opinion and thought process so anyone else can express their opinion on this as well.

[@macjsus]

Alïar's oldest son, Darim, took his youngest son, Sef's(who was killed by Abbas) family, to Alexandria after the Polo brothers got Altïar's codex. The oldest names member of the Auditore Family is Domenico Auditore, mentored by Dante Alighieri. His father has not been named it only said that he was an assassin a friend of Dante and Marco Polo, son of Niccolò Polo. but the father of Domenico could be the husband of one Sef's daughters or a unknown son of Darim.

[@maxsmillie5597]

30:25 "Haymitch" lol XD

[@macjsus]

In AC 1 it was stated that most myths were illusion generated by some piece of Eden. The Tyranny of King Washington takes places as a scenario generated by the Apple, but I figured even the apple wouldn't break its the logic. Another person stating "the Great Willow grew on top of a piece of Eden giving Connor the powers of illusion, the apple presented them as animals because it was his culture. Just like when Juno first contacted him with a spirit journey." Not sure if its legit though.

[@sigridd.5723]

I think thats a good thing. plus you do have the crew and they say that you can use them for more than just steer the boat

[@saadafzal7794]

Actually, in few games like tlou or uncharted, voice actors play a vital role in forming the characteristics of the character. I was watching this documentary about tlou in which they say that the character ended up being different from what they initially imagined due to the high input of the voice actors into those characters. Just sharing a tiny tidbit with you.

[@JurrevandenHeuvel]

Well, I think you did a good Job. You brought a lot of humor into the conference, and that's what needed at these events. :)

[@suttersb.8766]

I am british and have been to the HMS Victory loads of times and it is worth it

[@khaotic_raven1998]

No, check uplay for assassins creed 4 unlockables you find a pirate costume for Edward, and a multiplayer character. So far, that's it pretty much I know of so far.

[@akfforever1]

HOLY SHIT. The end of the trailer at the start he is holding the SEEDS of EDEN

[@CloudxTifa150]

Funny how I watch the trailer and in my head and playing the literal trailer from Tobuscus HAHAHAH

[@MittenzandCash8929]

Matt Ryan is from my hometown! :D

[@ilijadragisic6774]

It's nice to see you man i didn't know you play video games!

[@isakeikeland899]

We have not been told the reason on how he became a templar. What I know is that Haytham was brought into the templar order after his father's death. We still don't know how his first years in the templar order was but I think it could have been a Dlc and not a game. I think I have heard someone in ubisoft say that the next Assassin's creed will be kind of like revalations and Connor will probably look for something about either Haytham or Edward and there we will probably find out a bit more.

[@littedemon2]

I hope the Dutch have a part in the game since they where a huge enemy on the seas!

[@Motyuska]

Thank you guys for uploading so much

[@gdnsum41rockR]

oh god i dont know how darby wasnt on the floor, laughing uncontrollably, when that kid kept saying 'Haymitch'...xD

[@macjsus]

HE died in AC3. There are many pieces of Eden, one of them is the Ankh of Isis, which has the power to raise the dead, temporarily. So Desmond could be technically be resurrected (if Ubisoft wants to) if they find the Ankh.

[@TheEpicWolf64]

Haythem's story was already told In Forsaken. From when he was young to when he dies In AC3.

[@IKekeee]

It was funny how Darby tried not to laugh at that kid saying Haymitch :D

[@DeathWishxoRS]

I'd love the next assassins creed to be set in London, remember when you play as haythem (haymidge) at the beginning of ac3 and your in London? I would love to see that setting. Also they need to make a crazy assassin character at one point, something like jack sparrow to the joker from batman, it would just be amazing, we'd always wonder hat he'll do next.....-,-unpredictability

[@akAsha6E6D]

set in india,greece,spain,egypt...ancient cities....great way to go! Ezio was just the best!I think Edward will be just as great! is the film still coming out???

[@magiccueball]

If we go back that far, technically we're all related. During ACR's e3 presentation, we were told Ezio wasn't Altair's descendant.

[@matssm123]

Yup

[@macjsus]

Actually is does connect to the main in terms of the whole thing was a scenario generated by the apple. The apple was REALLY there and Connor REALLY dumps it into the water. Abstergo has labeled that apple as Apple of Eden #3. The scenario itself is in a pocket of reality, an alternate timeline connected by the "Nexus". So it should still be based on the rules as the main AC universe. So the great willow must have a connection to the First Civ, and probably exist in the main timeline.

[@Assasin6171]

Let me try and explain it to you. In AC4, there are 3 big cities, each of them are as big as Venice and Firenze from AC2. The 3 cities themselves make a HUGE sandbox for the game, but they still added the open sea. And do you know how big the sea is? In the sea you can travel from city to city, but not just that, there are 50 locations out there in the sea for you to find and explore, not including the 75 smaller locations in the sea. The sea itself, and all the places that you can find in the

[@macjsus]

At the end of AC Brotherhood Juno told Desmond he was the descendant of Adam and he needed to find the descendant of Eve. Adam and Eve were hybrids of Human & First Civ. That is is why he has Eagle Vision and is immune to the apple. So is Aveline in AC3 Liberation. SO WHERE IS SHE? Juno said, "There is one who would accompany you through the gate, she lies not within our sight. The cross darkens the horizon. The path must be opened." Thats why he kills Lucy.

[@10mmenjoyer]

It seemed none of the fans that asked questions were actual fans

[@Shotimusprime0113]

Every time the kid said haymitch I flinched

[@CloudxTifa150]

Darby's stammering after the Haymitch question XDDDDDDDD

[@izamanaick]

No, Darby said it 2 years ago that they weren't related. Ezio could only view Altaïr's memories because he had those Masyaf Keys which were, essentially, portable DDS's, not because they were related.

[@macjsus]

I could have been a misunderstanding based on how it was worded. idk Someone did give me an interesting answer saying, "The Great Willow tree grew on a piece of eden and the animal are only Connor's way to representate those "skills" your enemies don't see someone actually changing into a wolf... Connor gained new skills, but did not really transform into animals." Not sure if it is legit yet.

[@barcotics1880]

I couldn't stop laughing when he kept saying "Haymitch".

[@macjsus]

What is the source for this info, is it in one of the books? I couldn't find it on Assassins Creed wikia or anything.

[@BritishGamingNews]

30:29 "Haymige" XD

[@EliteDarkness97]

I found an article online saying that the developers want to reach Assassin's Creed 10 at some point :O

[@Piggamuss]

I really think that we will have a Kenway family trilogy. This make sense because in Black Flag,the focus will be on Edward story. And what happens with Connor? I really wanna know. And I know that Ubisoft is working on a another new game,so maybe my suspicions are right.

[@Jiu-JitsuJake]

Darby must've been trying to hold back correcting the kid that said haymitch not haythem haha

[@izamanaick]

I wasn't talking about what they did or didn't have. Now, going back on topic, they are both the silent, action-speak-louder-than-words type and they both grew up with only 1 parent who ultimately died several years into their lives. BTW Altaïr's dad is mentioned in The Secret Crusade.

[@kbg12ila]

I am now excited that Darby is the writer as revelations and embers where the best written prices of the ac series for me... So YAY...

[@Chriswsm]

Some sound imbalance between the host (loud) panel (less loud) which is a little frustrating with headphones. Also it would be nice to have vids full screen. That said... Very interesting panel and I am cringing at the idea of having to wait for the PS4 to play.

[@xtremesk8erboy]

Ok guys, I have a theory. We know that adewale is a former slave from the Hatian area turned assassin and hes the one who brought edward into the brotherhood. We also know that edward has a blowpipe and that aveline has some part in the PS exclusive. What if adawale became the mentor of assassins and changed his name to Francois Mackandal to ward off templars, then mentored agate and gave him the blowpipe who in turn gave it to aveline? I know its a tad far fetched but let me know your thoughts!

[@ssshsien]

the idea for AC4 is that it's YOU, as an abstergo employee, and they're figured out how to go into anyones DNA history. Maybe the modern day bits will be in first person, or there'll be a character creation or something.

[@petterdass9378]

Katniss' mentor. He was probably the best character of AC3, tied with Aragorn.

[@Xabdos]

The side-missions? Well, a lot were on the down-side, like the hunting society or the brawlers club. But, It's nice to see the homestead grow and, The naval and peg leg trinket are actually extremely fun, especially the Peg Leg, you have to look for them across the frontier and then proceed to several small islands and play in Uncharted-like missions to uncover Captain Kidds lost treasure, you should give it a go if you haven't.

[@wintershade9939]

When she said no spoilers I'm your questions, I was like shoot, I want to know about Desmond

[@CJBountyHunter]

They should have an assassin recruit that starts a brawl. A bit like the riot in ACIII except citizens fight citizens and the guards then join in.

[@spiritualhuntr]

they did its part of the french comics it's called assassins creed: hawk

[@lordkarnage7528]

lol I so badly wanted the guy to say something like, "Well, Haymitch isn't coming back, but Haytham might."

[@Saturnstales]

Connor was Noble and Haymitch cared more about his group than being with his son. Connor even said he'd spare Haytham if he surrendered, but Haytham refused.

[@martimdiaz2918]

OMG he said Haymitch and not Haytham must have been Reading some hunger games XD

[@Tiffany4797]

Well this panel explained and answered my questions :) can't wait though!

[@13Celeron]

I started screaming its "Haytham!" at my screen.

[@Skeletron377]

Wait, Edward decides between being an Assassin and a Templar?! (Darby McDevitt's face when he said that lol)

[@felipeherrrera7750]

LOL WHITE SHIRT GUY SLEEPING AT 46:19

[@NotAnotherMage]

That dude has an EPIC voice.

[@toxiic9954]

Edward looks awesome and a badass

[@BipolarBLKSheep]

What i want, more than anything, is a Free-roam Co-op gamemode. Dual assassinations, explore land/sea together, co-op side missions, etc. PLEASE MAKE THIS HAPPEN!!

[@j_ski18]

A movie series of Assassins creed would be sick

[@Arshink]

Todd should've brought the hidden blade he's working on.

[@diddlman]

A comic? Well, you have the main comic series, which includes 4 comics already. And then you also have the chain, and the fall. All amazing comics. You also have assassin's creed novels btw.

[@isakeikeland899]

I dont think it will be free running mission because ubisoft have said that you will be playing as yourself in first person.

[@sammccoy7066]

someone answer my question please if you could reply to this post that would be great I have watched all the gameplay demos for black flag and I saw that in one of the demos you pick up a treasure map and it looks awesome that they have done these stuff to keep you entertained throughout the whole time your sailing on the sea, anyways I heard that if you purchase one of the toys you get treasure maps but what if you don't purchase the toys? do you still get treasure maps anyway?

[@JPS01]

They should do a comic book right after the end of embers exploring how the brotherhood and ezios family deal with the loss of Ezio

[@watbebe]

in AC3 i didn't really enjoy the naval warfare, but if they add some customization to it and update it a little (and i get more experience with it) it might be fun, guess we'll see soon.

[@ImN0Thim99]

I really hope there will be a naval multiplayer and/or a co-op feature

[@megakra2]

Damn I love Matt's accent and voice no homo