Assassin's Creed Black Flag
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Collector's Edition comes full circle with an Edward Kenway statue that…
Ubisoft has officially revealed the Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Collector's Edition, featuring a 12-inch Edward Kenway statue and other physical items like a world map and metal brooch. The edition is rumored to cost $199.99 / £174.99 and includes digital cosmetic packs.
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.
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced launches July 9 for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC
Ubisoft and Ubisoft Quebec have announced Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, a remake of the original game, set to launch on July 9 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC. The remake aims to bring the classic pirate adventure to modern platforms.
Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced star says "this ship has had more leaks than a worn-out hull" ahead of Ubisoft reveal showcase, but he was part of the problem
Ubisoft is set to reveal Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced today, April 23, despite numerous leaks. Voice actor Matt Ryan, who reprises his role as Edward Kenway, acknowledged the "leaks" in a teaser video. Recent leaks have included pricing details and in-game footage, with Ubisoft confirming some of the leaked images were from an old internal version of the game.
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Price Seemingly Leaked
Leaker billbil-kun has revealed the pricing for physical editions of Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, with the Launch Edition set at $59.99 and the Collector's Edition at $199.99. The game is reportedly set to launch on July 9, 2026, and will not be an RPG, focusing instead on a solo, character-driven adventure.
Rumor Mill
A pricing leak for Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag has surfaced, suggesting a potential re-release or updated version of the game. Further details regarding the pricing and release are expected.
Billbil-kun suggests Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced might not come to Switch 2
Leaker Billbil-kun suggests that Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced may not be released on the Nintendo Switch 2, as no information regarding a Switch 2 version has been seen. A full reveal for the game, which is a remake of Assassin's Creed: Black Flag, is expected soon, with Ubisoft having recently registered its domain.
Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag remake collector’s edition and prices leak
Details regarding the collector's edition and pricing for the Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag remake, reportedly titled 'Resynced', have leaked ahead of its official reveal. The collector's edition is listed on Amazon France for €200, including a statue of Edward Kenway, with a standard edition priced at £49.99. Reliable leaker billbil-kun corroborated these prices and suggested a July 9, 2026 release date.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced price leaks ahead of official reveal, and if you were hoping this 2013 title's remake would be cheaper, I've got some bad news
The price for the rumored remake of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, tentatively titled Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, has reportedly leaked ahead of an official announcement. The standard edition is expected to cost $59.99 / £49.99, with a Collector's Edition priced at $199.99 / £174.99. The leak also suggests a release date of July 9, 2026.
