Updated
Updated · Ubisoft · Jul 2
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Sets July 9 Launch With 10 New Shanties
Updated
Updated · Ubisoft · Jul 2

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Sets July 9 Launch With 10 New Shanties

3 articles · Updated · Ubisoft · Jul 2

Summary

  • July 9 is the release date for Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, a revamped version arriving 13 years after the original with added story content, gameplay changes and technical upgrades.
  • New features include expanded combat and stealth options—such as crouching anywhere, chain takedowns on up to 4 enemies and earlier access to the rope dart—plus advanced parkour, ziplines and replayable Legendary Ship battles.
  • Naval and progression systems are also broadened with 3 new Jackdaw officers, returning Kenway’s Fleet, a larger Great Inagua hideout and new missions including Blackbeard and Stede Bonnet questlines and an endgame chapter.
  • On the technical side, Ubisoft highlighted dynamic ray-traced lighting, shifting weather powered by the Atmos system, customizable HUD presets and separate difficulty settings for combat, stealth, naval combat and activities.
  • The launch overview follows platform-specific performance disclosures this week, including Xbox Series X support up to 2160p/60FPS and PS5-family 60 FPS modes.

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