An Assassin’s Creed Black Flag remake has been on every sea-chanting fan’s heart for 13 years. Rumors were ever-present until, finally, Ubisoft recently made it official: Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced is on the way.
With that being said, bringing back a 13-year-old game and adapting it to the modern standards is easier said than done, and many have fumbled along the way. So, if you are ready to go on a “Drunken Sailor” marathon, here is everything you need to know about Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced.
What is the release date for Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced?
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced will release on July 9, 2026.
What platforms will Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced release on?
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced will release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
What price is Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced launching at?
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Standard Edition is priced at $59.99.
Does Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced have any special editions?
Yes, Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced features two special editions: the Deluxe Edition and the Collector’s Edition.
Deluxe Edition ($69.99)
Full game
Master Assassin Character Pack: Edward costume, sword, pistol, and trinket with unique perks
Master Assassin Naval Pack: sail set, ship’s pet, crew attire, wheel, figurehead, and hull trim
Collector’s Edition ($199.99)
Full game
Everything included in the Deluxe Edition
Edward Kenway figurine (31 cm/12 in.)
Edward’s leather logbook
Wearable metal brooch
Exclusive Steelbook
Cloth map
Sea shanty music sheet
Additionally, everyone who pre-orders the game will receive Blackbeard’s Crimson Pack, which includes a crimson costume, sword, and pistol, all of which grant unique perks.
How does Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced’s gameplay work?
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is an action-adventure game that follows the spirit of the original Black Flag. The game’s Caribbean world is open for you to explore, all thanks to the Jackdaw, a ship you captain, which will oftentimes engage with enemy vessels in intense naval combat.
The game also retains the classic Assassin’s Creed feel. This includes, but is not limited to, parkour, stealth, takedowns, combat, and, of course, the iconic leap of faith.
What changes does Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced introduce?
Visuals
From the get-go, Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced uses Ubisoft’s latest engine, Ubisoft Anvil, which was most recently used by Assassin’s Creed Shadows. This leads to the most obvious change: the visuals. With a far more detailed world, improved lighting, and “prettier” character models, the game looks modern, without deviating too much from the original Black Flag.
Parkour and Stealth
Parkour and core movement have been updated. Edward recovers more quickly from a drop, fluidity is much more refined, and Advanced Parkour is now overhauled with much more precision and finesse.
Stealth also received new features. The classic Eagle Eye now has the Observe feature, introduced in AC Shadows. With it, you’ll be able to observe your surroundings to tag enemies, find your objectives, and unveil clues. On top of that, Edward will now be able to crouch at any time, a mechanic that was introduced in AC Unity, a year after the original Black Flag’s release, and which replaces its contextual, automatic crouching.
One big change is how forgiving tailing and eavesdropping missions are. Now, if you lose your target and Edward becomes out of range, you will no longer become desynced, allowing you to complete the mission.
Combat
The combat’s core remains on the assassin takedowns: hidden blade, perfect parry, wall, and ground. It’s a much faster experience, and now, Edward has a new Dodge Attack, which causes additional damage if timed perfectly, and a Heavy Attack, which is a slower, albeit devastating, swing, which varies depending on your weapon of choice.
Furthermore, enemies are much smarter now, and they will react to your repetitive behavior, forcing Edward to employ multiple takedown tactics should he wish to survive.
The Jackdaw
The Jackdaw also receives its new set of goodies. Three new characters will become available to join your crew, unlocking new features as a result. On top of that, you can also bring pets on the boat, because why shouldn’t you?
Story
New storylines featuring the aforementioned characters and also Black Flag veterans Edward “Blackbeard” Tatch and Stede Bonnet will be introduced in Resynced. The original main story, meanwhile, remains intact, although Resynced will not include the Freedom Cry DLC, featuring Adéwalé.
Regarding the modern story (that is, the post-Desmond Abstergo storyline), it will be completely overhauled. “Modern-day rifts” will not exist to bring light to Edward’s “internal struggles,” focusing exclusively on his journey instead.
Finally, Black Flag Resynced will not bring back the original game’s multiplayer.
What is Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced’s plot and setting?
For those who will play Black Flag for the very same time, the game is set in the 18th-century Caribbean, right at the peak of the Golden Age of Piracy. You play as Edward Kenway, a pirate who becomes involved in a confrontation between the Templars and the Assassins, the two major factions in Assassin’s Creed.
You will visit Nassau, the pirate haven in the Bahamas, Havana, and Kingston, among other minor locations across the sea.
Will Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced release on Switch 2?
At the moment, no Switch 2 version of Black Flag Resynced has been announced. However, given that Shadows was released on Nintendo’s console, albeit months later, an eventual port remains a possibility.
Be sure to check out our 2026 video game and tech calendar for more on upcoming releases.
