Assassin's Creed Black Flag
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Reviews for Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced question whether the game is worth the 13-year wait, with one assessment suggesting it is "worth its weight in gold."
Famously buggy Assassin's Creed Unity "is one of the most underestimated games in the series," says lead who admits its "launch was a huge challenge"
Ubisoft veteran Jean Guesdon reflects on the challenging launch of Assassin's Creed Unity, admitting that the game may have pushed too many new technologies at once. Despite its buggy release, Guesdon considers Unity one of the series' most underestimated titles, highlighting its ambitious features like 1:1 scale, integrated multiplayer, and new parkour system.
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.
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.
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.
What are we all playing this weekend?
Several gaming industry figures share their weekend gaming plans, including Digital Extremes' annual Tennocon event for Warframe and Soulframe, and attempts at mastering the higher difficulties of Endless Legend. Other titles mentioned include a secret review game, Esoteric Ebb, Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, and the turn-based strategy game Frosthaven, with discussions on its complex card system.
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.
Comings and Goings
Ubisoft Barcelona has begun layoffs following the launch of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag Resynced. Additionally, Enginefall developer Red Rover Interactive is cutting 22 roles as part of workforce reductions in the game industry.
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.
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Several individuals share their gaming plans for the weekend, ranging from classic Japanese RPGs like The Legend of Dragoon to expansions like Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty. Others are diving into Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, Bellwright, and X-COM, with one person looking forward to Wario Land on Nintendo Switch Online.
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.
Every outfit in Black Flag Resynced and how to get them
This guide details every outfit available in Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag and how to obtain them. Outfits can be acquired through in-game chests, completing missions, side quests, treasure maps, crafting, or by purchasing DLC packs and in-game store items.
"This is not how I imagined it would end": Ubisoft to lay off Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced devs at its Barcelona studio, with one calling the remake's release "bittersweet"
Ubisoft Barcelona is laying off 51 employees, including the entire team that worked on Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced. Despite the remake's successful launch and positive reception, the studio was informed of the collective redundancy plan two weeks before release. Vantage Studios, a Ubisoft-Tencent conglomerate, stated there would be no further mandates for the Barcelona studio, even though the team proposed new Assassin's Creed projects.
There's one Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced item everyone should grab, and it's available super early in the Ubisoft open-world game
This guide highlights the Exotic Sea Shells item in Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag Resynced, which significantly speeds up the acquisition of resources needed for upgrades and outfits. The item can be found early in Havana, helping players reduce the time spent on hunting and skinning animals.
How to find the Salt Lagoon treasure in Black Flag Resynced
This guide details how to find the hidden Salt Lagoon treasure in Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag Resynced. The treasure, located on a small island near Abaco Island, contains the Serpent Figurehead Design Plan and 3,000 Reales. The article also mentions other collectibles and activities available on Salt Lagoon.
