Richard Knight
Reporting and statements that mention Richard Knight.
Latest coverage
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced grants my wish and cuts PS3-era online nonsense, but now it's been…
Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag Resynced is removing the original game's PS3-era online requirements, including the Kenway's Fleet feature which is now accessible offline. However, the remaster is introducing its own form of online functionality, drawing comparisons to Assassin's Creed Shadows. Game director Richard Knight confirmed these changes in a Reddit AMA.
'No Levels, No Gear Scores': Ubisoft Really Wants You to Know Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced Is Not an RPG
Ubisoft is emphasizing that Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced is an action-adventure game, not an RPG, despite the franchise's recent direction. The upcoming PlayStation 5 remake will retain the original's gameplay focus with no levels or gear scores, though it will feature updated combat, stealth options, and expanded narrative content. The game is set to launch on July 9th.
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced – 16 More Brand New Details
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is a massive overhaul featuring enhanced visuals with ray tracing, reworked water rendering, and expanded naval gameplay including Kenway's Trading Company. The game director confirmed it is not an RPG, focusing on a solo, character-driven experience. New PC requirements are detailed, alongside graphics modes for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, with PS5 receiving exclusive haptic and adaptive trigger features.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced's parkour "builds on the latest design improvements from recent…
Ubisoft is updating Assassin's Creed Black Flag with revamped graphics and combat, and will also retroactively fit Edward Kenway with parkour mechanics inspired by newer entries like Assassin's Creed Shadows and Valhalla. Game director Richard Knight confirmed these changes, which aim to bring the beloved open-world game into the modern era.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced will have enough blood to quench a pirate come July, Ubisoft producer promises…
Ubisoft producer Justin Ng confirmed that Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced will feature blood and violence, addressing fan concerns after the initial trailer appeared sanitized. The remake, launching July 9 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, will also tone down excessive VFX and audio cues while retaining its signature social stealth elements. Game director Richard Knight clarified that the game is a single-player adventure and not an RPG.
Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Resynced Looks Awesome In Reveal Trailer, Launching July 9
Ubisoft has revealed Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced, a full remake of the 2013 title launching July 9, 2026. The remake features upgraded graphics, revamped combat and parkour, and new story content focusing on Edward Kenway, but will not include multiplayer. It will be available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X with various performance options.
The 5 biggest changes coming to Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced
Ubisoft has revealed details about Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, a remake of the 2013 title set to launch on July 9, 2026. The game features a complete visual overhaul, reworked combat and parkour systems, and enhancements to the Jackdaw ship. It will also include new quests and storylines, with a focus on Edward Kenway's internal struggles in the modern-day segments.
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.
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 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 "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.
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.
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced – 15 Major Changes Explained
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, a remake of the 2013 game, has been revealed and will launch on July 9th. The remake features rebuilt graphics with high-resolution textures and enhanced lighting using the Anvil Engine, dynamic weather, expanded underwater exploration, and an overhauled combat system with new mechanics like perfect parries and chain takedowns. It also includes improved parkour, the ability to freely crouch in stealth, revamped tailing missions, and upgrades for the Jackdaw ship, along with new narrative arcs for Blackbeard and Stede Bonnet. However, the DLC and multiplayer modes from the original will not be included.
