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Assassin's Creed Black Flag Remake Goes Gold for July 9 Release

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Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced has officially gone gold, confirming its July 9th launch on current-gen platforms. This ambitious remake enhances visuals and gameplay, including expanded storylines for characters like Blackbeard. Players can expect a more seamless open-world experience with improved naval combat and all achievements available offline.

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IGN

The Art of Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Resynced Revealed by Titan Books

Titan Books will release 'The Art of Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced' on July 14, 2026, coinciding with Ubisoft's remake of the game. The art book will accompany the highly anticipated remake.

Retro Gamer

Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced pre-orders are now live, and the Collector's Edition even includes sea…

Pre-orders for Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag Resynced are now live, with the game set to release on July 9 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC. The remake features a reworked combat system, improved parkour and stealth mechanics, updated visuals, and new quests, with various editions offering different pre-order bonuses.

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Gaming Instincts

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Release Date And Details Announced

Ubisoft and Ubisoft Quebec have announced that Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, a remake of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, will be released on July 9 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC. The remake features enhanced graphics, reworked combat and naval systems, new quests, and additional content. Matt Ryan will reprise his role as Edward Kenway.

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Escapist Magazine

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Collector’s Edition announced – here’s what’s inside

Ubisoft has officially announced Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, a full rebuild of the original game with new features, set to launch on July 9th. A Collector's Edition, including a Deluxe Edition copy and various physical items like an Edward Kenway figurine and a wearable metal brooch, has been revealed, with a UK listing suggesting a price around £175. The Deluxe Edition will feature exclusive DLC skins and is also available on Ubisoft Plus.

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IGN

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Producer Says Game's Reveal Was 'Toned Down' After Complaints That Ubisoft Had Removed Blood

Ubisoft has addressed fan concerns regarding the limited blood effects shown in the recent reveal of Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced. The company acknowledged that the game's presentation was adjusted following earlier complaints about the removal of blood.

Tech Radar

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced 'delivers a no-compromise experience with advanced ray tracing performance' on PS5 Pro, along with the latest PSSR 2 tech

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced will feature advanced ray tracing and Sony's PSSR 2 AI upscaling technology on PlayStation 5 Pro, delivering a no-compromise visual experience. Developed using the latest Anvil engine, the game aims for improved graphics and performance across all modes on both PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro.

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Retro Gamer

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.

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Gaming On Linux

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced officially announced with Steam Deck support

Ubisoft has officially announced Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, a faithful recreation of the original game enhanced with the latest Anvil engine technology and new content. The remake, developed by Ubisoft Singapore with returning original developers, will feature graphical and technological enhancements, new quests, improved customization, and reworked combat and naval systems. It is set to release on July 9th, 2026, with full Steam Deck support confirmed.

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Gamespot

Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced Preorders Go Live With Collector's Edition And Extras

Ubisoft has announced Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced, a remake of the 2013 game, launching on July 9 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Preorders are now live for various editions, including a Collector's Edition priced at $200, with bonuses like the Blackbeard's Crimson Pack. The remake features updated parkour, combat, and reworked tailing missions.

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Nintendo Life

Ubisoft Confirms "Original" Assassin's Creed Black Flag Will Still Be Available

Ubisoft has confirmed that the original Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag will remain available digitally, even with the upcoming release of Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced in 2026. Creative director Paul Fu stated that Resynced is a "2026 take on the original legend" and will be a story-driven adventure without multiplayer or DLC, while the original game will still be accessible.

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Happy Gamer

Edward Kenway Sets Sail Again in Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced

Ubisoft has announced Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced for PlayStation 5, a remake that will feature returning voice actors and updated visuals using the Anvil engine. The game aims to preserve the original's compelling narrative and pirate setting while incorporating quality-of-life improvements and enhanced graphical features like ray tracing. While some fans express concern about potential changes to the core experience, the remake is anticipated for an early 2026 release.

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Shack News

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced gets July 2026 release date

Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag Resynced is set to release in July 2026, returning players to the high seas. The game will feature naval combat and pirate themes.

Gaming Bolt

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Teases Blackbeard’s Treasure Quest in New Cinematic Trailer

Ubisoft has released a new cinematic trailer for Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, teasing a quest involving Blackbeard's Treasure. The remake, launching July 9th for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC, features revamped combat and parkour mechanics. It will retail for $60 but will not include competitive multiplayer or the Freedom Cry DLC.

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Wolfs Gaming Blog

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.

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Blues News

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced in July

Ubisoft announced that Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, a remake of the 2013 title Assassin's Creed Black Flag IV, will be released on July 9th for PC. The announcement was made during a recent showcase.

Checkpoint Gaming

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced reveal trailer shows off revamped seafaring combat

Ubisoft has revealed the gameplay trailer for Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, showcasing revamped seafaring combat, updated stealth mechanics, and graphical improvements including ray tracing. The remaster, featuring new story missions with characters like Blackbeard and Stede Bonnet, will launch on July 9, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.

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Retro Gamer

Cashing in 10 years of irony, Ubisoft taps Skull & Bones studio to lead Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced…

Ubisoft Singapore is leading the development of Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced, a remake of the 2013 title. The studio, which also worked on the original Black Flag, has faced a long development cycle for its other pirate game, Skull and Bones. This remake aims to bring the beloved pirate adventure up to modern standards.

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PC Gamer

Everything you need to know about the Assassin's Creed Black Flag remake

Ubisoft is remaking Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, titled "Black Flag Resynced," set to release on July 9, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Developed by Ubisoft Singapore using an updated Anvil Engine, the remake features rebuilt assets, modern graphical enhancements like ray tracing, and updated combat and stealth mechanics. The original story and map remain intact, but multiplayer and DLC content will not be included.

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PC Gamer

The Ubisoft studio that spent 10 years making Black Flag spinoff Skull and Bones comes full circle by remaking Black…

Ubisoft has officially announced Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag Resynced, a remake of the 2013 title, with development led by Ubisoft Singapore. This studio is also the developer of Skull and Bones, a game that underwent over a decade of development and multiple delays. The remake is scheduled for release on July 9.

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Playstation Lifestyle

PS4 Adventure Game’s Gorgeous PS5 Remake Sets Release Date

Ubisoft has announced that Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, a remake of the 2013 action-adventure game, will launch on July 9, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The remake features updated visuals, enriched gameplay, improved stealth and parkour, deeper naval mechanics, dynamic weather, and new narrative content, built on the Anvil engine with raytraced lighting and 60 FPS options on consoles.

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