Matt Ryan on Revisiting Edward Kenway for Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Resynced | IGN Live 2026
Actor Matt Ryan, who voiced and performed motion capture for protagonist Edward Kenway in the original 2013 game, appeared at IGN Live 2026 to discuss Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Resynced. The upcoming remake revisits one of the franchise’s most beloved entries, Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag. When asked about the game’s lasting appeal, Ryan highlighted the combination of pirate and assassin gameplay as a winning formula, emphasizing the broad appeal of the pirate theme.
For the remake, Ryan is returning to reprise his role, including redoing portions of the motion capture performance. He acknowledged that capture technology has advanced substantially in the 13 years since his original work on the character, enabling improved animation quality and performance fidelity. While the original vocal performance will largely be retained, the technological improvements allow for new material to be recorded and integrated into the updated version. Ryan’s comments suggest a thoughtful approach to remastering the character that preserves the original work while taking advantage of modern technology.