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All Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced players can now claim free rewards
Ubisoft is offering a free rewards bundle to all players of Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced following its successful launch, which surpassed two million sales. The bundle includes special sails and Animus keys as a thank you for player support and bug reporting, with teams actively working on fixes for issues like localization problems and a PC cutscene bug.
Ubisoft shows off Edward Kenway skin for Rayman Legends Retold
Ubisoft has revealed an Edward Kenway cosmetic skin for the upcoming game Rayman Legends Retold. The company also noted that Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynched has sold over two million copies on its launch day.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced opens to 2 million sales on launch day
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced has achieved strong launch day sales, selling two million copies and becoming the top-ranked game on Twitch. The game also set a new record for the Assassin's Creed franchise on Steam with nearly 100,000 concurrent players. Despite praise for its updated graphics and open world, some players have expressed concerns about cosmetic microtransactions in the single-player experience.
Something for the Weekend – 11/07/26
This week's news includes Microsoft confirming significant layoffs affecting multiple studios, Palworld's 1.0 launch with a large patch, and matchmaking issues for Black Ops players on PlayStation 4 and 5. God of War Laufey is slated for a 2027 release, and a petition to save physical games has garnered over 285,000 signatures.
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Sails Past 2 Million Sales In Just One Day
Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced achieved over 2 million sales on its launch day, topping Twitch and Steam charts. However, some players expressed dissatisfaction with the game's expensive downloadable content and monetization strategies.
Black Flag Resynced's tough combat reminds me of a very unexpected other Assassin's Creed game
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced features challenging combat that draws comparisons to Assassin's Creed Unity, moving away from the series' typical stealth-focused approach. The remake's combat system emphasizes parrying and dodging, with unique mechanics for Edward Kenway that distinguish him from other protagonists like Arno Dorian and Evie Frye.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Sells 2M
Ubisoft announced that Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, a remake of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, has sold two million copies since its launch yesterday. The game's sales figures were confirmed in a recent announcement.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced sells 2 million copies in 1 day and achieves the 'highest concurrent player count ever recorded for an Assassin's Creed title' on Steam
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced achieved over two million sales on its first day and set a new record for the highest concurrent player count for an Assassin's Creed title on Steam. This success for the remastered 13-year-old game surpasses newer entries in the franchise, including Assassin's Creed Shadows.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Sales Reach 2 Million on Day 1
Ubisoft announced that Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced sold over 2 million copies on its launch day. This marks a significant sales milestone for the newly released title.
This Isn’t The First Time PlayStation (And Others) Tried To Kill Used Games
This article discusses how Sony's move away from physical media by 2028 is a culmination of past industry trends, specifically the 'online pass' system implemented by publishers like EA, Ubisoft, and PlayStation in the late 2000s and early 2010s. This practice required single-use codes for online functionality, effectively hindering the used game market and leading to consumer backlash. Despite initial justifications related to online service costs, the practice was phased out, and Sony even championed used games for the PlayStation 4. The article suggests that current market trends, favoring digital sales, now allow platform holders to reintroduce similar restrictions.
AC Black Flag Resynced Is A Hit, But People Are Particularly Upset About One Thing
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced has achieved strong sales, selling over 2 million copies in its first 24 hours and setting a new record for concurrent players on Steam. Despite critical acclaim and positive reviews, players are expressing significant dissatisfaction with the game's extensive microtransactions, which total $85 for the $60 base game. Ubisoft has acknowledged the feedback, stating that the optional in-game purchases are not required to complete the game.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced has £75 of day one DLC and fans are livid
Players are expressing anger over day-one DLC for Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, with optional cosmetic packs and a map costing over £75. Ubisoft stated that the standard edition offers the complete experience and the additional packs are not required. Despite the controversy, the remake has achieved a 'mostly positive' rating on Steam.
Ubisoft tells Black Flag microtransaction critics that they control the DLC they buy
Ubisoft has responded to criticism regarding microtransactions in Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag Resynced, stating that the standard edition offers a complete experience and optional extras are not required. Critics and players expressed frustration over the perceived excessive monetization, with some noting accidental navigation to the in-game store.
Issues and Activism
Ubisoft is facing backlash for re-releasing Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag at a $60 price point, which includes $85 worth of microtransactions. This move has sparked criticism regarding the pricing model and the inclusion of extensive in-game purchases for a previously released title.
All Animal Pelt, Skin and Hide locations in Black Flag Resynced
This guide details the locations of all animal pelts, skins, and hides in Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, which are crucial for upgrading health and carrying capacity. It lists specific animals, their locations with coordinates, and explains how to obtain the resources, including an option to purchase them with bones or Reales after upgrading the store in Great Inagua.
How to get Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Twitch Drops
This guide explains how to obtain free in-game rewards, known as Twitch Drops, for Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced. Players can earn items like the Rustborne Swords, Cheetah Claw Cat, and an emblem by linking their Ubisoft account to Twitch and watching designated streams for specific durations. Rewards must be claimed within 24 hours of dropping.
Xbox needs to make a choice, says former PlayStation leader Shawn Layden: be a publisher or a platform, but you can't be both
Former PlayStation leader Shawn Layden argues that Xbox must choose between being a major game publisher or a platform holder, stating it cannot effectively be both. He highlights the need for exclusive content to support a platform, contrasting it with the multiplatform approach required for a top publisher, a dilemma exacerbated by recent Xbox layoffs and strategic shifts.
Edward Kenway is the biggest bastard in Assassin's Creed history
This opinion piece discusses Edward Kenway's unlikeable character in Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, particularly in the context of its remake, "Resynced." The author argues that the game's expansive open world, rebuilt in the Anvil engine, distracts from the narrative and prolongs the player's exposure to Kenway's shallow motivations and "asshattery."
'Additional Packs Are Entirely Optional': Ubisoft Responds to Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Microtransactions Backlash, as $60 Game Arrives With $85 of DLC
Ubisoft has responded to backlash regarding optional microtransactions in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced on Steam, where the $60 game features $85 worth of additional content. The company stated that these additional packs are entirely optional for players.
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Has The Best Launch The Series Has Seen In Years
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced has achieved the best launch performance for the series in years, with over 100,000 players on Steam alone, excluding other PC storefronts and consoles like PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Despite this success, Ubisoft Barcelona is implementing layoffs impacting around 51 developers as part of broader company cuts.