A row of varied silhouetted pirate figures standing on a foggy wooden dock, viewed from behind, facing a moored tall ship.

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The pirates of the Caribbean

Familiar faces return — with more depth than ever. Here's who you'll meet, and what's new about them.

Edward Kenway

Protagonist — privateer turned Assassin

Voice: Matt Ryan (returning)

A Welsh privateer chasing fortune in the West Indies who is pulled into the centuries-old war between Assassins and Templars. The original voice actor, Matt Ryan, returns for new and reworked scenes.

Edward 'Blackbeard' Thatch

Pirate legend & mentor figure

The most feared pirate of the age. Resynced expands Blackbeard's arc with new storylines that flesh out his rise and his bond with Edward.

Stede Bonnet

The 'Gentleman Pirate'

A wealthy landowner who abandoned comfort for the pirate life. Resynced gives Bonnet expanded, fan-requested story content.

Caroline Scott-Kenway

Edward's wife

The woman Edward leaves behind in Bristol. A brand-new scene between Edward and Caroline deepens his motivations and the story's emotional core.

A more human story

Resynced isn't just a visual upgrade for its cast. With original writer Darby McDevitt returning and Matt Ryan back as Edward, the remake deepens the emotional core — most notably with a new scene between Edward and Caroline that reframes his motivations. The modern-day framing is reimagined as narrative "What if?" rifts rather than the original Abstergo office sections.

Characters FAQ

Who is the main character in Black Flag Resynced?

Edward Kenway, a Welsh privateer turned Assassin, voiced once again by the original actor Matt Ryan.

Does Blackbeard appear in Black Flag Resynced?

Yes — Edward 'Blackbeard' Thatch returns with an expanded story arc that gives the legendary pirate more depth than the 2013 original.

What new character content is in the remake?

Beyond expanded Blackbeard and Stede Bonnet arcs, there's a brand-new scene between Edward and his wife Caroline, written by returning original scriptwriter Darby McDevitt.