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IGN Live 2026 Partner Lineup to Include The Legend of Vox Machina and More

IGN Live 2026 has revealed its partner lineup for the June event, featuring titles such as The Legend of Vox Machina Season 4, Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, and PowerWash Simulator 2. The convention will also showcase new trailers and demos for games like ZERO PARADES: For Dead Spies and Deep Dish Dungeon, with the latter launching day one on Xbox Game Pass. The event will take place from June 6 to June 7 in Los Angeles.

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Cashing in 10 years of irony, Ubisoft taps Skull & Bones studio to lead Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced…

Ubisoft Singapore is leading the development of Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced, a remake of the 2013 title. The studio, which also worked on the original Black Flag, has faced a long development cycle for its other pirate game, Skull and Bones. This remake aims to bring the beloved pirate adventure up to modern standards.

PC GamerVery positive

Everything you need to know about the Assassin's Creed Black Flag remake

Ubisoft is remaking Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, titled "Black Flag Resynced," set to release on July 9, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Developed by Ubisoft Singapore using an updated Anvil Engine, the remake features rebuilt assets, modern graphical enhancements like ray tracing, and updated combat and stealth mechanics. The original story and map remain intact, but multiplayer and DLC content will not be included.

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The Ubisoft studio that spent 10 years making Black Flag spinoff Skull and Bones comes full circle by remaking Black…

Ubisoft has officially announced Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag Resynced, a remake of the 2013 title, with development led by Ubisoft Singapore. This studio is also the developer of Skull and Bones, a game that underwent over a decade of development and multiple delays. The remake is scheduled for release on July 9.

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PS4 Adventure Game’s Gorgeous PS5 Remake Sets Release Date

Ubisoft has announced that Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, a remake of the 2013 action-adventure game, will launch on July 9, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The remake features updated visuals, enriched gameplay, improved stealth and parkour, deeper naval mechanics, dynamic weather, and new narrative content, built on the Anvil engine with raytraced lighting and 60 FPS options on consoles.

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IGN Live 2026 Lineup to Include Assassin’s Creed Black Flag, The Legend of Vox Machina, and More

IGN Live 2026, scheduled for June 6-7, will feature a lineup including Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag and The Legend of Vox Machina. The fan event will take place in Los Angeles and be streamed globally, with more partners expected to be revealed.

Retro GamerVery positive

The 5 biggest changes coming to Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced

Ubisoft has revealed details about Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, a remake of the 2013 title set to launch on July 9, 2026. The game features a complete visual overhaul, reworked combat and parkour systems, and enhancements to the Jackdaw ship. It will also include new quests and storylines, with a focus on Edward Kenway's internal struggles in the modern-day segments.

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Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced PC Requirements Revealed - Check If Your Rig Is Seaworthy

Ubisoft has revealed the PC requirements for Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced, a remake of Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag, set to release on July 9. The game will be available on PC and consoles, with the PC version offering varying requirements for 1080p, 2K, and 4K resolutions. Minimum requirements include 65GB of storage, while 4K 60fps gameplay will necessitate high-end hardware like an Nvidia 4090 GPU.

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Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is finally out this summer and "it is not an RPG"

Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced, a remake of the 2013 game, is set to release on July 9. Rebuilt in Ubisoft's Anvil engine, it features modernized combat and parkour, and removes frustrating elements like insta-fail tailing missions. The remake will focus on the single-player pirate experience, omitting DLC and multiplayer content, but adding new quests and companions.

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Welcome Back, Captain – Here’s What’s New in Assassins Creed Black Flag Resynced

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, an enhanced remake of the original game, is set to launch on Xbox Series X|S on July 9. The updated version features ray tracing, Dolby Atmos, dynamic weather, and quality-of-life improvements, including reworked combat and naval mechanics. New missions featuring original voice actor Matt Ryan are also included.

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THE ICONIC PIRATE ADVENTURE RETURNS IN ASSASSIN’S CREED™ BLACK FLAG RESYNCED AVAILABLE ON JULY 9, 2026

Ubisoft announced that Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, a remake of the 2013 title, will launch worldwide on July 9, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Developed by Ubisoft Singapore, the game features updated visuals and gameplay mechanics, including parry-driven combat and deeper naval systems. It will be available in Standard, Deluxe, and Collector's Editions, with pre-orders including the Blackbeard's Crimson Pack.

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Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Rewrites The Pirate Legend With A July 2026 Release

Ubisoft has announced Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, a full remake of the 2013 title, set to release on July 9th, 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The remake features updated combat, refined stealth and parkour, expanded naval gameplay, and new narrative content, all rebuilt on the latest Anvil engine with enhancements like ray tracing and Dolby Atmos.

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Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced: first details, launches on PS5 July 9

Ubisoft has announced Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, a remake of the 2013 title, launching on PlayStation 5 on July 9. The remake will feature updated graphics, enhanced gameplay mechanics including parkour and combat, and new story content. It will leverage PlayStation 5 Pro enhancements for improved visual fidelity and ray tracing.

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Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Revisits a Pirate Classic in July

Ubisoft has announced that Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced will be released on July 9th for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. This remake features updated visuals, new questlines, and additions like pets and a photo mode, while refining core gameplay systems.

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Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced avslöjat – detta är nyheterna i remaken!

Ubisoft has revealed Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, a remake of the 2013 title set to release on July 9. While largely faithful, the remake introduces new content focusing on Edward Kenway's internal struggles, new officers with questlines, and gameplay buffs. It will not include multiplayer or the Freedom Cry DLC. The game utilizes the latest Anvil Engine with updated visuals and a dynamic weather system, and features completely revamped action-oriented combat.

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Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced revealed, coming in July

Ubisoft has officially revealed Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, a rebuilt version of the 2013 game launching on July 9. The remake features updated visuals, enhanced combat, stealth, parkour, and naval mechanics, along with new narrative content and characters. It will be available on PC for $60.

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Ubisoft has finally dropped a trailer for that Assassin's Creed: Black Flag remake

Ubisoft has released a trailer for the Assassin's Creed: Black Flag remake, titled Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced, set to launch on July 9 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. The remake features updated graphics, refined combat and stealth mechanics, and new underwater exploration, though rumors suggest modern-day segments may be removed.

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Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced: Here’s What Comes in Each Edition

This article provides comprehensive details for pre-ordering Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag Resynced. It outlines pricing, availability, and release date information for the various editions of the game.

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Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Launches July 9, Here's What We Know | Console Creatures

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, a rebuilt version of the original game, is set to launch on July 9 for PC, Xbox Series, and PlayStation 5. This updated edition features rebuilt character models and locales running on the latest Anvil engine, enhanced underwater exploration, reimagined combat with improved parry systems and environmental interactions, and tighter parkour and stealth mechanics. It will also include new narrative beats, companion characters, and a collector's edition, though multiplayer and original DLC are excluded.

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Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Resynced doesn’t seem to be Nintendo Switch 2 bound, out 9th July

Ubisoft has announced Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynched, a reimagining of the original game built with the Anvil Engine, set for release on July 9th. The game is not currently slated for the Nintendo Switch 2, though a future release on the platform is hoped for. An overview trailer has been released.