“Mister Walpole, I Presume?” is the fourth main story mission in Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, the 2026 remake of the 2013 pirate adventure. It falls early in Edward Kenway’s journey, right after the opening Havana chapters, and it sets up the identity Edward carries into the rest of the campaign.
Quick answer: This is Main Quest 4 of 45. Track down and confront the man called Walpole, take his belongings, and complete the mission to unlock the next main quest, “A Man They Call the Sage.”
Where this mission sits in the main story
The main campaign runs to 45 story missions. “Mister Walpole, I Presume?” follows the early Havana stretch and leads straight into the Sage storyline that drives much of the plot. Knowing the missions on either side helps you confirm you are on the right one and that your progress carried over correctly.
| Order | Main quest |
|---|---|
| 2 | Lively Havana |
| 3 | …And My Sugar? |
| 4 | Mister Walpole, I Presume? |
| 5 | A Man They Call the Sage |
| 6 | Claiming What’s Due |
What the mission involves
The remake keeps the same core story and main characters as the original release, so this mission still centers on Edward pursuing Walpole and stepping into his role. Expect a mix of movement, stealth approach, and combat as you close the distance and deal with the threat.
Because the remake reworks several systems, the way you handle enemies feels different from 2013. Combat uses new parrying mechanics, and stealth now lets you crouch anywhere during sneaking sequences. Lean on both when the objective pushes you into a confrontation rather than rushing in.
Tip: Tailing objectives in the remake use more flexible design than the original, so you have more room to reposition without instantly failing if you drift out of the follow zone.
How to confirm you cleared it
You know the mission is done when the story advances and “A Man They Call the Sage” appears as your active main quest. Your main quest counter should read past 4, and the next objective marker points you toward the Sage storyline. If the game still shows “Mister Walpole, I Presume?” as active, an objective inside it remains open.
Release and platforms
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced launches July 9, 2026 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC through Ubisoft Store, Steam, and the Epic Games Store. It is a faithful remake built on the latest Anvil engine, with reworked combat, expanded naval and swimming mechanics, new story arcs, and quality-of-life changes layered over the original campaign that this mission belongs to. You can view the game on the official Ubisoft Black Flag Resynced page.
Clearing “Mister Walpole, I Presume?” is a short but pivotal step. Once it wraps, the campaign shifts toward the Sage, and the wider hunt across the Caribbean opens up in earnest.
