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Black Flag Resynced glitch splits the sea and lets ships sail underwater
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced features a recurring glitch that causes ships to sail underwater, a bug also present in the original 2013 game. This comical issue has emerged amidst player complaints about day-one microtransactions and PC offline mode problems. Meanwhile, the team at Ubisoft Barcelona responsible for the game's underwater sections is reportedly facing layoffs, sparking protests from staff.
"Ubisoft thinks that's what we deserve": Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced's release followed by union strike over Ubisoft Barcelona layoffs
Following the release of Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, Ubisoft Barcelona is facing a union-organized strike and protests over plans to lay off 51 staff. The union is demanding the cancellation of layoffs, job security guarantees, a return to remote work policies, and promised promotions and pay rises. Developers expressed frustration over the situation, with some highlighting their contributions to the remake before facing redundancy.
As Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced's underwater levels draw praise, dev says those responsible are "being fired right now because Ubisoft thinks that's what we deserve"
A developer from Ubisoft Barcelona has spoken out against the studio's planned layoffs, highlighting the critical success of Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, which featured praised underwater levels developed by the very team facing termination. The developers are striking to protest the decision and demand job security, while Ubisoft plans for a quiet period before a more active release schedule.
