Overview
- Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag remains a fan-favorite for its engaging mechanics and narrative.
- Viz Media is set to launch the sequel manga, Assassin’s Creed: Forgotten Temple, in Fall 2025.
- The manga will explore Edward Kenway’s quest for Pieces of Eden in Southeast Asia and features a parallel modern storyline involving his descendant.
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Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag, the sixth entry in the acclaimed Assassin’s Creed series, has captivated audiences since its release a decade ago. The action-adventure game chronicles the adventures of Edward Kenway, a Welsh pirate whose escapades take place during the notorious Golden Age of Piracy. With its exceptional gameplay dynamics and compelling storyline, it continues to be cherished by gamers.
Recently, Ubisoft has delighted enthusiasts by introducing a sequel to Edward Kenway’s thrilling saga in a Webtoon format. While the digital version has been accessible for some time, physical copies have been absent—until now. Viz Media has announced the upcoming physical edition of Assassin’s Creed: Forgotten Temple, slated for release in Fall 2025.
What Is Assassin’s Creed: Forgotten Temple About?
In this new manga, Assassin’s Creed: Forgotten Temple, players will follow Edward Kenway as he embarks on a quest for the legendary Pieces of Eden, this time set against the backdrop of Southeast Asia. The narrative also intertwines a contemporary story arc focusing on Noah Kim, a descendant of Kenway’s, who finds himself kidnapped and forced to relive his ancestor’s memories. The adaptation is brought to life by a talented trio of creators:
- SHYTAN
- NAIL
- LEON
Announcement: Discover a new adventure of the legendary pirate Assassin, Edward Kenway, as he sets sail across the mysterious waters of South Asia in search of hidden secrets and untold treasures! A sequel to Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag, Assassin’s Creed: Forgotten Temple… pic.twitter.com/zCUegJVhkY — VIZ Media (@VIZMedia) February 7, 2025
The story unfolds over two volumes, with the physical edition encompassing both parts. While reading the manga is not a prerequisite for understanding the broader Assassin’s Creed narrative, fans of Edward Kenway’s thrilling exploits in Black Flag will surely find it an engaging read.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Also Receives a Manga
In addition to the Forgotten Temple manga, excitement continues to build as it has been announced that Assassin’s Creed: Shadows will also receive its own manga adaptation. This title is set to debut in Japan on March 20, 2025, coinciding with the release of the game itself. This manga serves as a prequel and aims to deepen the lore of the franchise.
Official descriptions reveal the plot will focus on a mysterious young assassin battling against the Templars and their expanding dominance in Japan. While a global release date for the manga is yet to be confirmed, the official X (formerly Twitter) account for the franchise has indicated that it will be made available in other regions following the Japanese release.
The announcement of the Assassin’s Creed Shadows manga has further heightened anticipation for the game, as fans are eager to explore how the manga’s storyline will intricately connect with the primary narrative of the upcoming title.
In conclusion, mark your calendars for the release of Assassin’s Creed: Forgotten Temple in Fall 2025.
Source: X (formerly Twitter)
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