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Here’s All the Games Featured at Summer Game Fest 2026
Summer Game Fest 2026 showcased numerous game reveals and updates for 2026 and 2027. Highlights included the Resident Evil Veronica remake, Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance expansion, Virtua Fighter Crossroads, and the conclusion of the Final Fantasy VII Remake saga with Final Fantasy VII Revelation. Several other titles across various genres and platforms were also announced.
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced has a new trailer
A new trailer has been released for Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, a remake built by Ubisoft Singapore. The game will feature updated combat, stealth, and parkour mechanics, along with new narrative content and expanded storylines. It launches on July 9th for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Summer Game Fest Live 2026: All The Biggest Announcements And Games
Summer Game Fest Live 2026 showcased a multitude of new game announcements and trailers. Highlights included reveals for Resident Evil: Code Veronica Remake, Alien Isolation 2, Gen Atlas, Stranger Than Heaven, and the final chapter of the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy, Final Fantasy VII Revelation. Several studios also debuted new titles and updates for existing franchises, covering a wide range of genres.
Summer Game Fest Live 2026 time and how to watch as rumors swirl of Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 and a new Resident…
Summer Game Fest 2026 is scheduled for Friday, June 6, and will be streamed on YouTube and Twitch. While official announcements are pending, rumors suggest potential reveals including a Resident Evil: Code Veronica remake, Street Fighter 6 Season 4 content, and an announcement for Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3. Confirmed showcases include Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag Resynced and Star Wars Outlaws.
Thanks to GTA 6, Ubisoft's new Rayman is once again launching in "nearly the same month" as a new GTA and…
Ubisoft developers acknowledge the coincidental timing of Rayman Legends Retold's release around the same period as Grand Theft Auto 6 and Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, mirroring the 2013 launch window of the original Rayman Legends. The studio aims to relaunch the Rayman brand with this remake, with its success potentially paving the way for a new 3D Rayman title.
The Swashbuckling Soundtrack for Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag (2013) Sails Onto Vinyl
Ubisoft and Laced Records are releasing the soundtrack for Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag on vinyl, featuring 79 tracks on a 5LP box set and 36 tracks on a double LP. The releases include Brian Tyler's original score, music from the Freedom Cry DLC, and fan-favorite sea shanties. Exclusive colored vinyl variants are available through Laced Records, with pre-orders open now for a July 9, 2026 release alongside Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
“Gravity Whipped” – a Super Mario Galaxy inspired 2.5D soft puzzle platformer; release date announced for July 10, 2026 alongside Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced.
Packet Gaming Studios announced that its 2.5D puzzle platformer, Gravity Whipped, will be released on Steam on July 10, 2026. Inspired by Super Mario Galaxy, the game features gravity manipulation mechanics and over 3355 collectibles. A demo is available now and will be featured at Steam Summer Next Fest.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Apparently Launches September 25
A leak suggests that Onimusha: Way of the Sword, the first mainline entry in the series in 20 years, may release on September 25, 2026. The source has a history of accurate leaks, particularly concerning Ubisoft titles, but notes this information is old and could be outdated. Capcom has previously indicated interest in remastering other titles in the Onimusha series.
Cronos: Lazarus Will Be Revealed on June 6th-7th
Bloober Team's survival horror title Cronos: Lazarus is set to be officially revealed during IGN's upcoming showcase on June 6th-7th. This follows earlier reports and speculation about the game's existence, which is believed to be a sequel or spin-off to last year's critically acclaimed Cronos: The New Dawn.
7 Reasons Why the AC Black Flag Remake Could be Amazing (and 3 Concerns)
This article discusses the potential of a remake for Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, highlighting its strengths while also raising concerns about the possible omission of its DLC and modern-day story elements. The author suggests these omissions could prevent it from being a definitive experience.
Ubisoft returning to Assassin's Creed 2-style cities would be the best thing for Hexe
Recent leaks suggest Ubisoft's upcoming Assassin's Creed Codename Hexe will be set in a single medieval German town, potentially returning the series to its roots of focused city-based stealth gameplay. This approach could be a bold move for Ubisoft, which has faced financial challenges and restructuring, making Hexe a crucial title for the franchise's future growth.
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Deep Dive Details Naval Gameplay
Ubisoft has released a deep dive into Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, detailing updates to its naval gameplay. The remake introduces new navigation tools, dynamic weather systems, and expanded ship combat options. Features like Kenway's Fleet and Legendary Ships return with enhancements, and players can recruit officers for permanent perks.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced creative lead says "the world of the Caribbean is a little bit more dense" compared to Shadows' take on Japan
The creative director for Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, Paul Fu, stated that the remake's Caribbean setting is more densely populated with NPCs than the world in Assassin's Creed Shadows. He explained that the number of characters on man-of-war ships and in port towns presented a development challenge. Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is set to release on July 9.
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Hangs on to Edward Kenway’s “Spirit and Flavor”, Says Director
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced game director Richard Knight stated the remake will preserve Edward Kenway's original character arc, focusing on his development from a money-driven pirate to a true assassin. The game is set for a July 9th release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, featuring modernized gameplay and enhanced visuals while remaining an action-adventure title.
Roadmaps and Plans
This article provides a deep dive into the naval gameplay mechanics of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag. It analyzes the systems that made the ship combat and exploration a standout feature of the game.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced removed loading screens "between naval gameplay" thanks to…
Ubisoft has detailed improvements for Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, focusing on its naval gameplay. The remake will feature a more seamless open world with no loading screens during naval exploration, enhanced dynamic weather systems including waterspouts and lightning, and new navigation tools like Pathfinder and autopilot. The game aims to be truer to life and preserve the original's spirit of freedom while meeting modern standards.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag's Edward Kenway is "a really bad assassin," says Resynced's game director, so Ubisoft had to recapture his "spirit" in the remake
Richard Knight, game director for Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, stated that Edward Kenway was initially a "really bad assassin" in the original game, driven by money rather than Templar opposition. The remake aims to recapture Kenway's spirit and enhance his character arc with greater fidelity and modern gameplay, incorporating narrative ideas from the early 2010s.
Gothic, Black Flag, Star Fox – FZ High Scores sommarsäsong öppnar!
FZ High Score is launching its 11th season, the Summer Edition, where participants predict the average review scores for upcoming games on OpenCritic. The season includes titles like Gothic 1 Remake, Star Fox, and Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag Resynced, with the latter being a "boost game" for higher points. Top performers will receive exclusive t-shirts.
Assassin’s Creed Is Going to Ancient Rome on Netflix, but It’d Make a Better Video Game
The author expresses a desire for Netflix's upcoming Assassin's Creed series set in Ancient Rome to be a video game instead. While Ubisoft is also working on a game titled Black Flag Resynced, the Netflix series is highlighted as a more intriguing prospect that would be better suited for interactive gameplay.
'ChatGPT kind of sucked' — Former Assassin's Creed director says he used AI to help him learn to…
Former Assassin's Creed Hexe director Clint Hocking shared his experience using AI tools like ChatGPT to learn coding, describing the process as 'brutal' and finding the AI's output to be largely unhelpful. Despite this, Hocking believes AI integration in game development is inevitable. The article also touches on Ubisoft's future game pipeline, including new Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, and Ghost Recon titles.
