Ralph Ineson, the acclaimed actor who brought Galactus to life in this year’s The Fantastic Four: First Steps, has publicly reacted to the news that Ubisoft reportedly scrapped a highly anticipated Assassin’s Creed game. This canceled project was set to explore the compelling post-Civil War period, focusing on a former Black slave as its protagonist.
A recent report revealed that Ubisoft quietly halted development on this ambitious title last summer. The decision was reportedly influenced by anxieties over the prevailing U.S. political landscape and the controversial reception to Yasuke, a Black co-protagonist in the upcoming Assassin’s Creed Shadows.
Interestingly, Ineson himself has a history with the Assassin’s Creed franchise, having lent his voice to the character of Charles Vane in Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag. That game also featured Adéwalé, a former Black slave who later became the central, playable character in the critically acclaimed standalone expansion, Freedom Cry. This makes Ineson’s comments particularly noteworthy given the thematic parallels.
Sharing details of the reportedly scrapped game, Ineson took to X (formerly Twitter) with a blunt message: “Once again, f*** off.” This follows another similarly direct post by the actor, also saying “F*** off,” in response to a report about an AI-generated actress.
Despite his absence from recent Assassin’s Creed titles, Ineson’s commentary is particularly intriguing. It comes at a time when rumors are swirling about a potential remake of Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag. Reports suggest this new version could feature expanded content, and there have even been subtle hints from Edward Kenway’s original actor, Matt Ryan, about his potential return.
This raises the question: Is Ineson’s strong reaction a sign that he might also be involved in the rumored Black Flag remake, or is he simply expressing his frustration as a dedicated fan of the series?
Ubisoft has so far remained silent on the alleged cancellation, choosing not to comment when approached for clarification.