'There's a part of us wanting to kind of better ourselves, to elevate ourselves, to grow, to discover lands beyond us' Edward Kenway's actor reflects on the journey of Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, says
'There's a part of Kenway in all of us'

Date:
Tue, 19 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Description:
Almost 14 years after first recording the role, actor Matt Ryan has said he carries the journey of Assassin's Creed: Black Flag's Edward Kenway with him everywhere he goes.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Actor Matt Ryan says the role
of Assassin's Creed: Black Flag 's Edward Kenway has influenced his life He says the game isn't a "rags-to-riches story" but a "hero's journey that inspires people" Ryan adds that he's "lucky for having gone on this journey with this guy" Almost 14 years after first recording the role, actor Matt
Ryan has said he carries the journey of Assassin's Creed : Black Flag's
Edward Kenway with him everywhere he goes.

In an interview with TechRadar Gaming at an Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced preview event in Paris, Ryan discussed returning to the role years later, describing the process "like wearing a jacket from an old friend." The actor went on to talk about how Kenway's journey has influenced him and players over the years, explaining that it isn't a "rags-to-riches story" but actually a "hero's journey that inspires people." Latest Videos From You may like 'It's kind of humbling to come back to a project after all these years, to know that the fans love the game and they love the character so much' Edward Kenway's actor speaks about revisiting the character for Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Edward Kenway actor says among the new scenes for Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced there's one that adds 'more weight' to the character's personal conflict Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced revealed, keeps 'the original vision and story intact'

"There's a part of Kenway in all of us, you know, be it man or woman, there's a part of us wanting to kind of better ourselves, to elevate ourselves, to grow, to discover lands beyond us," Ryan said. "So what is that as human beings, right?

"There's this neat quality in us, this game, this character, does that for
the player. I went through it as the character for the player, right? And I
go through it also as the player with the character. But there's something I've not talked about it like this with anyone, because it's really, I'm passionate about that, right?"

Ryan continued, saying Black Flag is "not just a video game" but a story that had a long-lasting effect on him as a person, and it's something he's
grateful to have shared with fans.

"I carry that with me wherever I go, and all the characters I've played
become a little part of you somewhere," he said. "And I'm lucky for having gone on this journey with this guy. All I want to say is, I feel grateful to share that with everybody who goes on that journey with Edward as well." Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is a complete remaster of the 2013 title, featuring modernized controls, revamped stealth missions, updated, improved graphics for current-gen consoles, as well as brand new story
content for several characters.

The game is scheduled to launch on July 9 for PS5 , Xbox Series X and Series S, and PC. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source
to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds. Make sure to
click the Follow button! The best gaming consoles All the best consoles of this generation

Read our full guide to the best gaming consoles 1. Best overall: PlayStation 5 Slim 2. Best budget: Xbox Series S 3. Best handheld: Nintendo Switch 2 4. Most powerful: PlayStation 5 Pro



======================================================================
Link to news story: https://www.techradar.com/gaming/theres-a-part-of-us-wanting-to-kind-of-better -ourselves-to-elevate-ourselves-to-grow-to-discover-lands-beyond-us-edward-ken ways-actor-reflects-on-the-journey-of-assassins-creed-black-flag-resynced-says -theres-a-part-of-kenway-in-all-of-us


--- Mystic BBS v1.12 A49 (Linux/64)
* Origin: tqwNet Technology News (1337:1/100)