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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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Tech Raptor

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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FZ.se

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.

PC Gamer

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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Engadget

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.

IGN

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.

Console Creatures

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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My Nintendo News

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.

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The Sixth Axis

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced has been revealed, and it’s coming out in July

Ubisoft has announced Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, a remake built on the Anvil engine by Ubisoft Singapore, launching July 9th for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The remake features refined combat, stealth, and parkour, expanded narrative content, and enhanced naval mechanics, alongside visual upgrades and new music. It will be available in Standard, Deluxe, and Collector's Editions.

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Destructoid

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag: Resynced is a ‘faithful’ remake—not an RPG—with gameplay improvements and new features

Assassin's Creed Black Flag: Resynced is a faithful remake built from the ground up with the Anvil engine, featuring improved combat, stealth, and movement. The game will not include RPG elements, maintaining the original's action-adventure feel. New narrative arcs for characters like Blackbeard and ship upgrades, including pets, are also included. The remake is set to launch on July 9 for $59.99.

IGN

Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced Has Major Changes

Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced will introduce significant alterations, including new story quests and characters. However, several key features from the original game will be removed.

Eurogamer

After three years of rumours, we've officially seen "ground-up remake" Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced in action, but what's going on with its modern-day bits?

Ubisoft has officially revealed Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, a ground-up remake of the 2013 title, set to launch on July 9th for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC. The remake features enhanced visuals, reworked combat and stealth mechanics, and expanded underwater exploration, but will not include the original's DLC or multiplayer modes. Details regarding the modern-day story elements remain somewhat vague.

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Metro UK

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced officially revealed and a lot has changed

Ubisoft has officially revealed Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag Resynced, a remake of the 2013 action-adventure game. The remake will feature updated graphics, enhanced lighting, dynamic weather, and new combat and parkour systems. It will not be redesigned as an action role-playing game and will retain the original story, though new narrative arcs and missions will be added. Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag Resynced is set to release on July 9 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.

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Rock Paper Shotgun

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced doesn’t include the Freedom Cry DLC, Ubisoft say they made a “clear choice” to focus on Edward’s adventure

Ubisoft has announced that Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag Resynced, launching July 9th, will not include the Freedom Cry DLC or multiplayer, focusing solely on Edward Kenway's adventure. Creative director Paul Fu stated this was a deliberate choice to prioritize the main story. While the original Black Flag will remain available, the omission of the acclaimed Freedom Cry DLC is noted as a surprising decision, especially as remasters often bundle all previous content.

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Tech Radar

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced revealed — 'Every single small moment of the game had to be rebuilt…

Ubisoft has officially revealed Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, a full remake of the 2013 title developed by Ubisoft Singapore. The remake features overhauled graphics and gameplay, including a reworked combat system and improved parkour, and will launch on July 9, 2026. New content, such as additional chapters and missions, will also be included.

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Retro Gamer

13 years on, Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is finally fixing the biggest problem I had with the original

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, set to release on July 9, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X, is addressing a major pain point from the original: tailing missions. The remake rebuilds the entire adventure using the latest Anvil Engine, revamping stealth mechanics to remove instant desynchronization upon detection and allowing for more tactical approaches. Additional improvements include reworked combat, more fluid parkour, and enhancements to the Jackdaw ship, alongside new narrative content and visual upgrades.

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CGmag Online

Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Resynced Officially Announced, Including Launch Date

Ubisoft has officially announced Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced, a remake of the 2013 title set to launch on July 9, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC. The remake features updated graphics, enhanced gameplay mechanics, and new story content, including a focus on Edward Kenway's wife, Caroline, and his internal struggles. The Collector's Edition will include a statue of Edward Kenway, his journal, and other collectibles.

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Retro Gamer

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced "remains a solo adventure and character-driven experience," says…

Ubisoft has confirmed that Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced will launch on July 9 as a single-player experience, emphasizing it is not an RPG. Game director Richard Knight stated the remake will be rebuilt from the ground up, delivering a faithful and enriched experience. The article also touches on player expectations for remakes to include all previous content and additions, referencing Persona 3 Reload as an example.

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Rock Paper Shotgun

Land ho, Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced's system requirements have washed ashore

Ubisoft has revealed the PC system requirements for Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, a remake of the original game set to launch on July 9th. The requirements range from a GTX 1660 and an Intel i7-8700k for 1080p/30 FPS gameplay to higher-end hardware for enhanced graphical settings including ray tracing. The game will require 65 GB of SSD storage and supports DLSS, FSR, and XeSS upscaling technologies, with dedicated handheld presets suggesting potential Steam Deck compatibility.

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Push Square

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Is a Huge and 'Faithful' Remake of the Pirate Classic, Out on PS5 in July

Ubisoft has officially announced Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced, a faithful remake of the pirate classic rebuilt with the Anvil Engine for PlayStation 5, launching July 9, 2026. The remake features expanded narrative content, improved ship combat, enhanced graphics, and reworked combat and stealth systems, while remaining a solo, character-driven adventure and not an RPG.

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