Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced to be Released Globally on July 9, 2026

Ubisoft has announced Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced, a remake of the 2013 title Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag. The game is scheduled for a worldwide release on July 9, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Players can acquire it through the Ubisoft Store, Steam, and the Epic Games Store. Developed under the leadership of Ubisoft Singapore, Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced is a faithful remake utilizing the Anvil engine, which also powers Assassin's Creed Shadows. The remake will feature raytraced lighting with global illumination (RTGI) and reflections, along with optimized performance offering 60 frames per second options on consoles. Graphics assets have been rebuilt for Micropolygon and Physically Based Rendering (PBR) pipelines, and the game incorporates fully modernized water rendering and simulation. New and enhanced features, quests, and stories are included. Players will be able to locate and assign new Officers to the Jackdaw. Reworked playable elements will offer new rewards and unique encounters on islands across the map. Additional missions and new scenes will feature Matt Ryan, Edward Kenway's original voice actor, and the original cast.

The Jackdaw will feature more customization options, including new skins and all-new ship pets such as cats or monkey companions. Ten new shanties will join the classic collection for the crew to sing while sailing. The combat system has been reworked for action-adventure gameplay, introducing new visceral takedowns, parrying mechanics, quickfire rope dart and pistol moves, and a new enemy archetype, the Demolitionist. Stealth gameplay receives an overhaul with an "observe mode" that expands Edward's Eagle Vision. The "crouch anywhere" feature allows Edward to lower his profile on land, while "dive anywhere" enables stealthy approaches to seafront locations and ships. Naval combat has been enhanced with new secondary weapons, including shrapnel barrels that explode to damage enemy sails and eight-pounders that create more weakpoints in enemy ship hulls. Parkour improvements include manual jumps, side ejects, height-gaining back ejects, quicker interrupts between parkour moves, and dynamic weather and objects.

The title has been completely rebuilt with the latest version of the Anvil engine, featuring updated visuals and gameplay improvements. Combat focuses on parrying, while stealth and parkour systems are enhanced. Naval mechanics are deeper, and new narrative content is included. Set during the Golden Age of Piracy, the game invites players to explore the Caribbean as Edward Kenway, a pirate captain involved in the conflict between Assassins and Templars. The protagonist encounters legendary figures such as Blackbeard, Anne Bonny, and Calico Jack as the fate of pirate endeavors hangs in the balance. During the Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced showcase, Ubisoft also confirmed the return of Grammy-nominated artist Woodkid to the franchise, collaborating on a reimagined track to be revealed later this year. Three editions of the game have been announced: Standard Edition: Available digitally for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, as well as in physical format for PS5, priced at R 299.90. Deluxe Edition: Includes additional content and will be sold for R 349.90, exclusively in digital format.

Collector's Edition: This premium version packs an Edward Kenway action figure, a diary-style notebook, a cloth map, and extra in-game goodies. It will be available in Brazil only for PlayStation 5 in physical format, priced at R 1,599.90, and includes the Deluxe game version. Players who purchase the title during pre-order will receive the Blackbeard's Crimson digital pack, which includes an exclusive outfit for Edward Kenway, a pair of swords, and a set of pistols. Digital versions can be acquired via the Ubisoft Store, Steam, and the Epic Games Store. System requirements for PC can be checked [here](link_to_system_requirements). Ubisoft Premium is available for R 59.99 per month, with cancellation at any time. More information can be found [here](link_to_ubisoft_premium_info). The game received support from the following co-developing studios: Ubisoft Barcelona, Ubisoft Belgrade, Ubisoft Blue Byte, Ubisoft Bordeaux, Ubisoft Bucharest, Ubisoft Chengdu, Ubisoft Da Nang, Ubisoft India, Ubisoft Kyiv, Ubisoft Montpellier, Ubisoft Montreal, Ubisoft Philippines, Ubisoft Quebec, Ubisoft Shanghai, and Ubisoft Sofia.

Assassin's Creed Franchise Sells Over 230 Million Copies, Ubisoft Offers Diverse Portfolio of Entertaining Games

Since its launch in 2007, the Assassin's Creed franchise has sold over 230 million copies worldwide, ranking it among the bestselling video game series in history. With rich narratives, Assassin's Creed extends beyond gaming to various other media and entertainment platforms. Ubisoft is a game developer dedicated to enriching gamers' lives with original and memorable entertainment experiences. Its global teams create and develop a diverse portfolio of games, including brands such as Assassin's Creed, Brawlhalla, For Honor, Far Cry, Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon, Just Dance, Rabbids, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six, The Crew, and Tom Clancy's The Division. In the 2024-25 fiscal year, Ubisoft recorded sales reservations of 1.85 billion. For more information, visit the [Official Site](link_to_official_site). This text does not necessarily reflect the opinion of Portal Uai.

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