Black Flag Remake Surges in Player Count Amid Mixed Reviews
Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag Resynced has seen a massive surge in concurrent players on Steam, nearing 100,000. This impressive number surpasses many other entries in the franchise. However, the remake is facing criticism for added microtransactions and technical issues despite its popularity.
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Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is the first Assassin's Creed game ever to hit over 100,000 concurrent players on Steam, and it only took 3 daysAssassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced has achieved a new record for the franchise on Steam, surpassing 100,000 concurrent players just three days after its July 9 release. This figure significantly exceeds previous Assassin's Creed titles, including Assassin's Creed Shadows and Assassin's Creed Odyssey, highlighting the remake's strong performance on PC despite mixed initial reviews.
Black Flag Resynced blows every other Assassin's Creed - and very nearly The Witcher 3 - out of the Steam watersAssassin's Creed IV: Black Flag Resynced has achieved a series-high concurrent player count of nearly 100,000 on Steam, surpassing other recent Assassin's Creed titles like Odyssey and Shadows. While it fell slightly short of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's peak, its performance is notable for a single-player game, especially considering the current hot weather. The article also briefly mentions Skyrim's launch numbers and highlights the appeal of open-world and pirate-themed games.
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Nearly Hits 100,000 Concurrent on Steam Amid “Mixed” ReviewsAssassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, a remake of the 2013 game, has achieved nearly 100,000 concurrent players on Steam shortly after its release. Despite the strong player numbers, the game has received "Mixed" reviews, with many users criticizing the inclusion of additional microtransactions for content not present in the Deluxe Edition, as well as other changes like cutscenes capped at 30 frames per second.