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Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced will give you more Edward Kenway: "It feels like the original, but on steroids 10x"
Matt Ryan, the voice actor for Edward Kenway, discusses his return for Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, noting that the remake expands upon the original's narrative with more cinematics and character depth. He highlights that while the core experience remains, technological advancements have significantly enhanced the game's details and overall impact, making it feel like a "10x" upgrade.
We chat Black Flag Resynced with Game Director Richard Knight about removing modern-day segments
Game Director Richard Knight discusses Ubisoft Singapore's remake of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, titled Black Flag Resynced. He explains the decision to remake Black Flag over earlier titles, the exclusion of modern-day segments, and the use of the Anvil engine to enhance gameplay features. The game is set to release on July 9th for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
"Old-school classic" or "the post-Shadows Assassin's Creed"? Black Flag Resynced devs explain where the remake sits in the series' history
Ubisoft developers discuss Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, emphasizing its status as an "old-school, classic Assassin's Creed" remake that stays faithful to the original's intentions while adding modern features and eight hours of new story content. The team focused on seamless integration and modernizing mechanics, aiming to create an authentic yet fresh experience that aligns with the series' current direction.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced director has teased more on cut modern-day sections - and it got me thinking
Ubisoft's upcoming remake of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, titled Resynced, will feature a new narrative for its modern-day sections, according to design director Julien Koch. While the original game's modern-day segments focused on Abstergo's search for First Civilization artifacts, the remake will explore different narrative threads, potentially delving deeper into protagonist Edward Kenway's internal struggles. The game is set to release on July 9, 2024, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced ditches the original's Abstergo sections because Desmond's story isn't "really the question that's being asked today"
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced will remove the original game's Abstergo sections, as the modern-day narrative featuring Desmond Miles is no longer considered relevant by the development team. Game director Richard Knight stated that the team aimed to remake Black Flag without creating a one-to-one copy, focusing on the pirate adventure aspects.
Assassin's Creed is being adapted for theatre by a former Cirque du Soleil director, offering two hours of parkour across several eras
Ubisoft is partnering with former Cirque du Soleil director Sébastien Soldevila to create a two-hour stage production titled Heredis: Echoes of the Past, inspired by the Assassin's Creed series. The show will feature acrobatics, parkour, and choreographed combat across different historical eras, and is set to premiere in Montreal and Paris in late 2026. Behaviour Interactive is also involved in the production.
