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'We know that fans will love them' — Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced creative director says Ubisoft changed the music's execution in the remake and added new scores for some 'emotional moments' of the game
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced creative director Paul Fu stated that the remake will feature new musical scores and tweaked original music, particularly for emotional moments. Fu believes fans will appreciate the new and adjusted music, with the game set to launch on July 9 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
EU politician says killing games is bad, but 'wokeness' and the Black samurai Yasuke are the real problem
During a European Parliament debate on 'Stop Killing Games,' Slovak MEP Milan Uhrik argued that 'wokeness' and aggressive monetization are destroying video games. He specifically criticized the inclusion of Black or female protagonists, citing Assassin's Creed Shadows as an example, and also touched upon issues like microtransactions and server shutdowns.
Trots hyllningarna – Forza Horizon måste våga mer
Despite critical acclaim and commercial success, Forza Horizon 6 is criticized for relying too heavily on its established formula, drawing parallels to repetitive franchises like Call of Duty and Assassin's Creed. The article urges developer Playground Games to take more risks and innovate to avoid player fatigue, even as the game achieves record-breaking player numbers for Xbox.
Summer Game Fest 2026 date and times - plus State of Play, Nintendo, and more
Summer Game Fest 2026 will kick off with Sony's State of Play on June 2nd, featuring Marvel's Wolverine, followed by the main Summer Game Fest showcase on June 5th. Microsoft's Xbox Games Showcase is scheduled for June 7th, with Nintendo's Direct expected mid-June. The event season also includes various other showcases like the Women-Led Games Showcase, Access-Ability Summer Showcase, and the PC Gaming Show.
Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains delayed to June 30
Ubisoft and Behaviour Interactive have announced a delay for Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains. The board game is now scheduled to be released on June 30.
Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains gets slight delay
Ubisoft and Behaviour Interactive have delayed Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains from its original June 11th release to June 30th. The game will be available on PC, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 5. This Star Wars-themed Monopoly features team-based gameplay with unique hero abilities.
"Old-school classic" or "the post-Shadows Assassin's Creed"? Black Flag Resynced devs explain where the remake sits in the series' history
Ubisoft developers discuss Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, emphasizing its status as an "old-school, classic Assassin's Creed" remake that stays faithful to the original's intentions while adding modern features and eight hours of new story content. The team focused on seamless integration and modernizing mechanics, aiming to create an authentic yet fresh experience that aligns with the series' current direction.
Ubisoft has staff for '70 Warhorse-sized studios' after cuts, says Kingdom Come director—'That could be 10 KCD2-sized games… released every year'
Kingdom Come: Deliverance director Daniel Vávra commented on Ubisoft's recent layoffs, stating the company still has enough staff to operate 70 studios the size of Warhorse. He suggested this workforce could produce ten games the size of Kingdom Come 2 annually. The article also touches on Ubisoft's broader management issues and Vávra's history of controversial statements.
The future of European publishing is diversity, not concentration | Opinion
Despite financial struggles at major European publishers like Ubisoft and Embracer, the continent's game publishing sector is thriving with smaller, focused companies. These firms prioritize creative niches, sensible scale, and long-term stability over rapid growth, producing successful titles across various genres and demonstrating a diverse and healthy industry landscape.
Why Ubisoft Returned to Black Flag: ‘There’s Great Value With the Classic Assassin’s Creed Experience’
The director of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag believes there is significant value in the classic Assassin's Creed formula. Recreating this experience on modern hardware required the development of entirely new tools for land, naval, and underwater gameplay.
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Ubisoft has launched its new 'Accessible Games Initiative' tags to coincide with Global Accessibility Awareness Day. This initiative aims to highlight games with features that cater to a wider range of players.
Nya Ghost Recon, Far Cry och Assassin's Creed inom tre år, lovar Ubisoft
Ubisoft plans to release three major titles, including new installments in the Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, and Ghost Recon franchises, by March 2029. This strategy aims to improve the company's financial standing following a significant net loss and extensive restructuring.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Hands-on Preview - It might be gold
Ubisoft Singapore provided a hands-on preview of Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, a ground-up remake utilizing the Anvil engine. The preview showcased improved graphics with ray tracing, enhanced naval combat, stealth mechanics, and underwater exploration, all while remaining faithful to the 2013 original. The game is set to release on July 9th for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is the game you remember, but it's even better
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is a visually enhanced remake of the 2013 title, featuring a brighter and more colorful presentation powered by the Anvil engine. The remake adds four new story chapters, new quests, and significant combat overhauls including new ship weapons and an updated hand-to-hand combat system focused on parries and counters. The game also introduces manual crouch and jump buttons, and the ability to dive into the sea anywhere, enhancing exploration and gameplay.
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Preview – What’s a pirate’s favourite video game?
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is a ground-up remake that updates the original game's graphics and gameplay using the modern Ubisoft Anvil engine. The remake features enhanced visuals, smoother parkour, revamped stealth mechanics, and a more immediate combat system. Naval combat remains a core focus, with new secondary fire options. The game is set to launch on July 9 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Sorry, Black Flag fans: the new Assassin's Creed remake isn't adding any more legendary ship battles
The upcoming remake of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, titled Resynced, will not be adding new legendary ship battles, according to game director Richard Knight. While the remake features graphical updates, a new combat system, and new officers, the original five legendary ships will remain. Knight also commented on the decision to exclude the Freedom Cry DLC, focusing solely on Edward Kenway's story for this release.
Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Resynced Is Much More Than a Facelift | IGN Preview
Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced is a ground-up remake built on the Ubisoft Anvil engine, the same technology used for Assassin's Creed Shadows. This remake aims to bring the visual fidelity of Black Flag up to par with more recent entries in the series, though some omissions are noted.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced ditches the original's Abstergo sections because Desmond's story isn't "really the question that's being asked today"
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced will remove the original game's Abstergo sections, as the modern-day narrative featuring Desmond Miles is no longer considered relevant by the development team. Game director Richard Knight stated that the team aimed to remake Black Flag without creating a one-to-one copy, focusing on the pirate adventure aspects.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced creative director reveals there is 'probably almost nothing' left of the original code in the remake — 'Almost everything had to be rebuilt'
The creative director for the Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag remake, Paul Fu, revealed that almost none of the original game's code remains, with the title being rebuilt from the ground up using the latest Anvil engine. While core mechanics like locomotion and parkour are present, the combat system was completely redeveloped. The remake is set to launch on July 9 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
After months of leaks and building expectations, Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is a surprisingly clumsy remake, with bugs and parkour missteps marring my three-hour preview
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, a remake of the 2013 pirate adventure, introduces modern gameplay mechanics and visual enhancements but suffers from bugs and clumsy controls. While the environments are more detailed and systems more involved, the parkour and combat feel less fluid than the original, and numerous technical issues were encountered during a preview session.
