Assassin's Creed Black Flag
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Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced: How to Unlock Uncrowned Prince Rapier
This guide details how to unlock the legendary Uncrowned Prince Rapier in Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag. Players must locate and loot a specific underwater chest west of Kingston, near Charlotte, at coordinates (500, 167). This chest also contains the Guardian Beast Figurehead.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced required devs to "rebuild" the 2013 game because Ubisoft…
Ubisoft developers had to rebuild Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag from scratch for the remake, Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, due to the original 2013 code being unusable. Game director Richard Knight stated that the team is essentially making a brand new game, using the original as a reference rather than reusing its codebase. This approach allows for significant improvements and changes in the remake.
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced review –
Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag is reviewed as one of the finest pirate games, with the Resynced version offering a gorgeous visual upgrade and welcome improvements. However, some strange removals and weaker additions prevent it from being the definitive edition.
Something for the Weekend – 18/07/26
This week's gaming news includes confirmed remasters for Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas, an injury to Ryan Hurst impacting Kratos's portrayal, and an earlier release date for Hot Wheels Infinite Rush. id Software addressed recent layoffs with a positive outlook, while Star Trek: Voyager – Across the Unknown received an expansion pass. Players are experiencing matchmaking issues with Black Ops on PlayStation, and a network test for The Duskbloods is set for August. Several games received reviews, including KAZ (9/10), Beastro (8/10), and Necrophosis Full Consciousness (7/10). New trailers were released for Marvel's Wolverine, Battlefield 6 Season 4, and Zenless Zone Zero 3.1.
What are we all playing this weekend?
Several members of the team shared their gaming plans for the weekend. Callum is diving into the wrestling management simulator Total Extreme Wrestling IX, while Mark is playing unannounced games and revisiting Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag. Jeremy is also continuing with Black Flag, with plans to play near the coast, and Julian is considering The Incident At Galley House if wedding preparations allow.
We just awarded $500 to the PC gamer who sent us this wild Crimson Desert video, and next month it could be you
PC Gamer awarded a $500 prize to a player for a notable video submission featuring Crimson Desert. The monthly PC Gamer Clips contest encourages players to submit gameplay videos for a chance to win prizes, with the latest winner showcasing a unique horse-to-wyvern mount swap.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced players keep spoiling Ubisoft's community treasure hunt with…
Players of Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced have quickly completed Ubisoft's in-game community treasure hunt for July, finding all three hidden chests within days. The event, which was intended to span the entire month with weekly clues, yielded rewards such as in-game currency, legendary ship parts, and a rare outfit from the original 2013 game. Ubisoft acknowledged the community's swift success, noting that players' treasure-hunting skills surpassed their planned reveal schedule.
Engagement Ring
Grand Theft Auto 6 has achieved the strongest pre-order campaign on record and is projected to sell between 37-51 million copies in its first week, according to analytics firm VGC. The article also briefly mentions Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag Resynced selling over 3 million copies.
'Maybe there could be more to tell there' — Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced director says staff have DLC ideas, but is unsure if Freedom Cry will get remade yet
Richard Knight, director of Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, revealed that the development team has ideas for downloadable content (DLC) but is unsure if the Freedom Cry expansion will be remade. He also confirmed that a New Game Plus mode is in development for the game. The team's current focus is on updating the core game and its protagonist, Edward Kenway.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced director says the team scrapped the original hidden blade combat because it 'prioritized core combat' but is 'listening to the community' and is 'interested in what people want the most'
Richard Knight, director of Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, explained that the team prioritized core combat over the original hidden blade chain-kill mechanic due to development costs and the character's existing abilities. While no promises can be made, the development team is listening to community feedback regarding the feature's potential return.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced will soon let you hide Edward's blowpipe, lead confirms: "The…
Ubisoft is considering adding a feature to Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced that would allow players to hide Edward Kenway's blowpipe. Game director Richard Knight confirmed that a programmer is working on the requested toggle, which is a popular community request for the remake.
What We Played – Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok, The Mound & Black Flag. Again.
Several individuals shared their recent gaming experiences, including playing Granblue Fantasy: Relink on Nintendo Switch, Sonic Battle on Game Boy Advance SP, and Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag. Other titles mentioned include Silent Hill 2, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, God of War: Ascension, The Mound, Moonlight Peak, XCOM 2, Balatro, Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Red Dead Redemption 2, Echoes of Aincrad, Destiny 2, Split Fiction, Heave Ho 2, and 33 Immortals.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Director Reveals Why Ubisoft Ditched Edward's Hidden Blade Combat
Richard Knight, director of Assassin's Creed Black Flag, explained why the game's protagonist Edward Kenway lacks some of his signature combat moves from previous titles. He also hinted that these combat mechanics might return in future installments.
Roadmaps and Plans
Ubisoft is reportedly working on a New Game Plus mode for Assassin's Creed Black Flag, referred to as 'Resynced'. Additionally, a new game based on Clive Barker's Hellraiser is in development for PlayStation platforms, exploring horror themes.
Midday Gatherings and Events
SNK has released a Season 3 announcement trailer for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves. Separately, a treasure hunt event in Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag was reportedly scrapped after a player accidentally discovered a secret chest.
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced: Where to Find Exotic Sea Shells Trinket
This guide explains how to find the Exotic Sea Shells Trinket in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced. This trinket, found in Havana, doubles the resources gained from skinning animals, making it valuable for crafting and upgrades throughout the game.
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced: How to Get All Ultimate Ship Plans
This guide details how to acquire all Ultimate Ship Plans in Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag Resynced, which are necessary for the final upgrades to Edward Kenway's ship, the Jackdaw. Players must hunt for buried chests using treasure maps and search shipwrecks across the Caribbean Sea to find these crucial upgrade components.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Treasure Hunt Scrapped After Player Randomly Discovers Top Secret Chest by Accident
Ubisoft has canceled an in-game treasure hunt event for Assassin's Creed Black Flag after a player accidentally discovered the secret reward. The company will no longer tease or implement this specific in-game reward.
Edward Kenway's actor gave me one piece of advice before playing Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, and…
This review explores Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, a remake that has captivated a player who previously never engaged with the original. The reviewer praises the gorgeous visuals, engaging sailing mechanics, and the abundance of activities available in the Caribbean setting. Actor Matt Ryan, who voiced Edward Kenway, recommended starting with the remake, a decision the reviewer found rewarding due to the game's fluid open-world structure and impressive lack of loading screens on PlayStation 5.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced devs already "have DLC ideas," lead confirms, but that doesn't mean Freedom Cry is coming: "It's definitely a game we remember"
Developers of Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced have expressed interest in creating DLC for the game, though a direct continuation of the Freedom Cry expansion is not currently planned. Game director Richard Knight confirmed that the team has ideas for future content but must balance them with updating the core game and future projects. The focus remains on Edward Kenway's story and the world of the original Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag.
