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Assassin's Creed
Black Flag Resynced
The complete fan companion to Ubisoft's ground-up pirate remake. Release info, deep-dive guides, characters, naval mastery and news — charted for you ahead of the July 9, 2026 launch.
- Release Date
- Jul 9
- Developer
- Ubisoft
- Engine
- Anvil
- Platforms
- PS5 · XSX
2026
Singapore
ray-traced
& PC
The Caribbean, reborn
A pirate classic, resynced for a new generation
Black Flag Resynced rebuilds Assassin's Creed IV from the keel up on the latest Anvil engine — ray-traced lighting, modernized water, reworked movement and combat, and expanded story arcs for Blackbeard and Stede Bonnet. It's a focused action-adventure: no levels, no gear score.
- Ground-up remake — zero code from the 2013 original
- Crouch-anywhere stealth & a parry-driven combat rework
- Deeper naval play aboard the Jackdaw, plus ship pets
- New scenes with original writer Darby McDevitt & VO Matt Ryan
Chart your course
Explore the guide
Everything we know, organized into deep, regularly-updated pages.
Release Date & Countdown
Exactly when Black Flag Resynced unlocks on every platform — and a live countdown.
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Editions & Pre-Order
Standard, Deluxe and the $199.99 Collector's Edition compared, plus the pre-order bonus.
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PC System Requirements
Minimum to 4K Ultra specs, plus PS5 and Xbox performance modes.
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Gameplay Overhaul
Reworked parkour, crouch-anywhere stealth and a punchy new parry-driven combat system.
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Naval & the Jackdaw
Ship combat, Officers, pets, underwater exploration and Kenway's Fleet.
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Characters
Edward Kenway, Blackbeard, Stede Bonnet and the new Caroline scene.
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Story & Setting
The Golden Age of Piracy, the Templar war and the new 'What if?' rifts.
Read more What's New vs 2013
Remake, not remaster: every change, addition and removal versus the original.
Read moreFrom the crow's nest
Latest news
Latest Black Flag Resynced Editions Compared: Standard, Deluxe & Collector's Pre-Order Guide
May 28, 2026 — Which Black Flag Resynced edition should you buy? We compare Standard, Deluxe, and the $199.99 Collector's Edition, plus the Blackbeard's Crimson pre-order bonus.
Read more Black Flag Resynced Deep Dive: Reworked Parkour, Stealth & Combat Explained
May 14, 2026 — Ubisoft's gameplay deep dive detailed how Black Flag Resynced rebuilds parkour, stealth, and combat. Here's everything confirmed about the new movement, takedowns, and Eagle Vision.
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Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Revealed: Release Date, Editions & Everything Confirmed
Apr 23, 2026 — Ubisoft has fully unveiled Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced — a ground-up remake of the 2013 pirate classic. Here's the July 9, 2026 release date, every edition, and all the confirmed details.
Read moreBlack Flag Resynced sets sail in
⚓ It's here — set sail, Captain!
Quick answers
Frequently asked
When does Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced release?
It launches on July 9, 2026 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.
Is Black Flag Resynced a remake or a remaster?
A full remake, rebuilt on the latest Anvil engine with zero code from the 2013 original. See what's new.
How much does it cost?
The Standard Edition is $59.99, Deluxe is $69.99, and the Collector's Edition is $199.99. Full editions breakdown here.