Ubisoft has taken a step that reinvigorates the community's admiration for Edward Kenway through the launch of a new webcomic, Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple. It hasn't been a sequel in video game format, but the excitement it has sparked among fans signals a strong desire for more titles featuring Edward Kenway. This article will explore the significance of this new webcomic, fans' reaction, and what this means for the Assassin’s Creed franchise.
The Legend of Edward Kenway
Edward Kenway first graced our screens in the 2013 release of Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag. With the game set in the beautiful Caribbean, players were offered a thrilling pirate adventure. Edward has since remained a beloved character, regarded by many as one of the best protagonists the series has ever had. Therefore, calls for a sequel or a continuation of his tale have been consistent over the years.
The Remake Rumors and the Webcomic Reality
Speculations about a full remake of Black Flag have been in circulation, but Ubisoft has given fans a different form of continuation: a webcomic. Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple expands Edward Kenway’s lore by taking him to China. While it's not the video game format that fans were hoping for, it certainly fills a void by providing more narrative around Edward and potentially other members of the Kenway family.
The Teaser Trailer and Fan Reactions
The teaser trailer for Forgotten Temple was released a few months ago on YouTube. It was met with enthusiastic responses, especially in the comment section where fans expressed their love for Edward Kenway and the Kenway family as a whole. Comments range from praising Edward's character to emphasizing how nostalgic it is to see him return, even if it's in a webcomic format.
The Undeniable Demand for Edward Kenway
The response to the webcomic has made it abundantly clear: there is a sizable audience that desires to see Edward Kenway back in action, preferably in a video game. The community's enthusiasm for the new webcomic suggests that if Ubisoft were to produce a sequel featuring Edward, it would likely be well-received.