Black Flag Resynced is missing iconic combat mechanics simply because they were 'lower priority'
Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag Resynced game director Richard Knight explained that iconic combat mechanics like hidden blade combat and picking up enemy weapons were cut due to lower priority during development. While Knight stated they are listening to community feedback, the decision was made to prioritize core combat systems, with the cost of reinventing and rebuilding these features for modern standards being a significant factor.
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