Ahoy pirates! Land is finally in sight as Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced looms on the horizon. With launch today, we wanted to make sure you have every detail you could possibly need to get prepped to start the game. We'll be covering release information, content, specs, tech, and more so read for everything you need to know!

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## Editions, and Platforms
### Release Date Launch is here, with Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced releasing today! In case you've been stranded on a desert island the last few months, Black Flag Resynced is a ground-up remake of the iconic adventure of Edward Kenway, Assassin-Pirate extraordinaire. Enhanced, improved, and reworked as a modern experience while staying true to the beloved original, you'll return to the Caribbean to experience Edward's rise from peasant to privateer to pirate to Assassin and every twist and turn along the way.
### Platforms The game is available on the following platforms: - [PS5/PS5 Pro](https://assassinscreed.com/black-flag-resynced/playstation/standard-edition) - [Xbox Series X|S](https://assassinscreed.com/black-flag-resynced/xbox/standard-edition) - PC - [Ubisoft Store](https://ubi.li/ILA6V#UPC_SHOP) - [Epic Games](https://store.epicgames.com/p/assassins-creed-black-flag-resynced) - [Steam/Steam Deck](https://assassinscreed.com/black-flag-resynced/steam) - Streaming - Nvidia GeForce Now - Blacknut
### Editions There are multiple editions available to suit your budget and provide you with extra content, check them out: - __Standard Edition (59.99 €/$)__ - Digital/physical copy of the game. Physical copy is only available through local retailers. - __Deluxe Edition (69.99 €/$)__ - Digital copy of the game. - Digital download: Master Assassin Character pack - sword, pistol, and trinket each with a unique perk, and costume for Edward. - Digital download: Master Assassin Naval pack - sail set, ship's pet, crew attire, wheel, figurehead, and hull trim. ![-AC BFR- Article - Everything you need to know (Launch)-OBS launch asset1-1](https://staticctf.ubisoft.com/J3yJr34U2pZ2Ieem48Dwy9uqj5PNUQTn/6kv6gtdY1rLTKyiydanKhf/17a23e816e8e6829bb1ecc60f7001dd8/-AC_BFR-_Article_-_Everything_you_need_to_know__Launch_-OBS_launch_asset1-1.jpg) - __Console Specs__ ![-AC BFR- Article - Everything you need to know (Launch)-OBS launch asset2 consolesSpecs](https://staticctf.ubisoft.com/J3yJr34U2pZ2Ieem48Dwy9uqj5PNUQTn/HnFci9dtqThOgpbhkGgQJ/8f0652d5879823963df929f6d9442fb0/-AC_BFR-_Article_-_Everything_you_need_to_know__Launch_-OBS_launch_asset2_consolesSpecs.jpg) Download [__here__](https://assassinscreed.com/bfr/consolespecsHD) a higher resolution version __PS5/PS5 Pro Features__ - __Dualsense haptic feedback and adaptive triggers__ add an additional layer of immersion - __SSD support__ for faster load times - __Tempest 3D audio__ enhances spatial sound and makes you feel like you're in the Caribbean with Edward - __Three graphics modes__ to allow you to optimize the game to your preferences: - __Performance Mode (60 FPS)__ for smoother gameplay - __Fidelity Mode (30 FPS)__ prioritizing visual quality - __Balanced Mode (40 FPS)__ for 120Hz displays, offering a middle ground - __Ray-traced global illumination (RTGI)__ is enabled across all modes, with ray-tracedreflections added in Fidelity mode - __PSSR support__ to improve visual quality while maintaining high performance on PS5 Pro ![-AC BFR- Article - Everything you need to know (Launch)-OBS launch asset3](https://staticctf.ubisoft.com/J3yJr34U2pZ2Ieem48Dwy9uqj5PNUQTn/4dWI8X2wjH2Acq6PKb1adk/4213bda6ebecc790100d0f1e1461902f/-AC_BFR-_Article_-_Everything_you_need_to_know__Launch_-OBS_launch_asset3.jpg) __PC Features__ - __Requires a one-time online connection for installation__ - __Fully playable offline after installation__ - __Built on an optimized and scalable engine__ - __Supports:__ - __Upscaling technologies__ - __Frame generation__ - __Software ray tracing for non-RT hardware__ - __Includes graphics presets for handheld devices__ __PC Specs__ ![-AC BFR- Article - Everything you need to know (Launch)-OBD launch asset4-PCspecs-5](https://staticctf.ubisoft.com/J3yJr34U2pZ2Ieem48Dwy9uqj5PNUQTn/6FEy2sBoQCU0qlfjeeZo9O/52ae7700b0705d82cce1e6cc9282e45c/-AC_BFR-_Article_-_Everything_you_need_to_know__Launch_-OBD_launch_asset4-PCspecs-5.jpg) Download [__here__](http://assassinscreed.com/BFR/PCspecs-HD) a higher resolution version __Steam Features__ - __Steam Deck Verified__ from day one for a smooth handheld experience - [__Steam achievements__](http://assassinscreed.com/black-flag-resynced/steam_achievements)to unlock - [__Steam collectibles__](http://assassinscreed.com/bfr/steam-badges-&-trading-cards)to earn and trade
## What Does Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Improve? While Black Flag Resynced is a faithful adaptation of the original game you know and love, we've added a number of practical upgrades over the original game, including major improvements in graphics, new story content, and quality-of-life updates. A stunning graphical overhaul includes raytracing across all platforms, micropolygon rendering for increased levels of detail, beautiful and realistic water simulations, and much more. Modernized performance, new story content and scenes with the original cast and a few new ones to boot, and a number of improvements to modernize outdated systems and mechanics all contribute to an experience that feels like the game you know and love, but looks and plays like a modern game should.

### New Story and Gameplay Content - __Recruit Officers__ to the Jackdaw and benefit from their unique abilities, with three Officers to recruit and each having their own brand-new questline to follow - __New missions and scenes__ recorded with Matt Ryan, Edward's original performance capture artist - __Customizations and all-new pets__ for the Jackdaw - __Kenway's Fleet__ added to the game and fully integrated into gameplay - __Shanties old and new__ with the original set of songs plus 10 brand-new ones to collect, and a special Resynced version of Leave Her Johnny by Woodkid! - __New endgame chapter "A World Without Gold"__ introduces an additional eight-mission storyline centered on Blackbeard, expanding his character and narrative role late in the game - __Brand-new Blackbeard treasure quest__ introduces additional narrative content expanding Blackbeard's character and motivations on a hunt for riches - __A new epilogue for Stede Bonnet__ with a new story quest providing closure for the gentleman pirate - __Animus Rift side activities__ add four optional narrative sequences tied to characters including Edward, Blackbeard, and James Kidd - __Two special crossover projects__ with challenges that can be completed in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced or Assassin's Creed Shadows, earning you exclusive outfits in Resynced with a Shadows theme - And so much more! Take a look at our [deep dive into what's new in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced](https://www.ubisoft.com/en-us/game/assassins-creed/news/6aJBSaTUE9LfgyIQyHkeTF/assassins-creed-black-flag-resynced-deep-dive-expanding-on-the-original) ### Combat Improvements - __Fully reworked combat__ for the modern era - __Parry-based fighting__ with deeper tactics that focus on timing and reactivity - __New brutal takedowns__ for more visceral combat - __Gun kata__ and quick-fire pistol combos - __The Demolitionist__ enemy archetype for a more challenging opponent in combat ![-AC BFR- Article - Everything you need to know (Launch)-OBS launch asset5](https://staticctf.ubisoft.com/J3yJr34U2pZ2Ieem48Dwy9uqj5PNUQTn/1J4T6qECqHW7Lz0aFblB97/db110515c8d2edd2c0800d91759089b2/-AC_BFR-_Article_-_Everything_you_need_to_know__Launch_-OBS_launch_asset5.jpg)
### Stealth Overhaul - __Observe mode__ added from Assassin's Creed Shadows to help you keep track of your targets and increase your situational awareness - __Crouch anywhere__ to lower your profile and make it harder to be spotted, not just when you're in cover - __Light and shadow__ now play a role in your visibility, so when and how you decide to stalk your prey will make a difference in the challenge you face - __Hood up or down__ is now a choice you can make with a button press; it doesn't contribute to stealth but you'll be able to feel the part of an Assassin or not as you choose - __Dive anywhere__ to approach a seafront location in total stealth or explore beneath the waves ![-AC BFR- Article - Everything you need to know (Launch)-OBS launch asset6](https://staticctf.ubisoft.com/J3yJr34U2pZ2Ieem48Dwy9uqj5PNUQTn/4l6uESvi1OzA463PqpsG6D/d76f0e27c7444e81ed835d1729a412cd/-AC_BFR-_Article_-_Everything_you_need_to_know__Launch_-OBS_launch_asset6.jpg)
### Naval Gameplay Additions - __Seamless naval-to-land exploration__ removes loading screens between sailing and land-based gameplay thanks to modern hardware - __Shrapnel barrels__ allow you to damage enemy sails with weaker attacks over a large area - __8-pounder cannons__ allow you to exploit additional weak points in the hulls of enemy ships - __Reworked enemy factions__ provide a deeper challenge, with each faction having access to different weapons and tactics - __Secondary firing modes__ for the Jackdaw's arsenal alongside additions like the Ram Dash move, heated shot, and more - __Naval Wanted System and Pirate Hunters__ return with high notoriety actions triggering stronger enemy ships which actively pursue the player across the seas - Discover more in our [deep dive into naval gameplay](https://www.ubisoft.com/en-us/game/assassins-creed/news/1QoM4qTIi9ERlzDOrxeRgK/assassins-creed-black-flag-resynced-deep-dive-into-the-naval-gameplay)! ![-AC BFR- Article - Everything you need to know (Launch)-OBS launch asset7](https://staticctf.ubisoft.com/J3yJr34U2pZ2Ieem48Dwy9uqj5PNUQTn/4JWEYLOl2aGcE9ISJz2Dh2/5688e7b782d43676482bc1cf2e776cec/-AC_BFR-_Article_-_Everything_you_need_to_know__Launch_-OBS_launch_asset7.jpg)
### Parkour Improvements - __Manual jump__ added for finer control over traversal - __Side ejects__ allow Edward to push of walls and navigate tighter spaces with more control - __Height-gaining back ejects__ allow you to climb without breaking the flow of a run to run around or reposition - __Faster interrupts__ add even more control, allowing you to switch up your moves on a dime ![-AC BFR- Article - Everything you need to know (Launch)-OBS launch asset8](https://staticctf.ubisoft.com/J3yJr34U2pZ2Ieem48Dwy9uqj5PNUQTn/13Kipzoc42iQ2hxZT58Bsn/d2184084039eb8c4de5889ac44ddf8d9/-AC_BFR-_Article_-_Everything_you_need_to_know__Launch_-OBS_launch_asset8.jpg)
## Graphical and Technical Enhancements Let's be honest, while we love the original Black Flag as much as you, it was showing its age. Resynced was a chance to write a love letter to the best and most iconic things about the game while making it look and run like a game in 2026, and we really think it looks great. Discover all the improvements, upgrades, and modernizations you can expect.
### Improved Graphics - __Updated graphical fidelity__ with the power of the Anvil engine, Resynced has been built form the ground-up with a new, modern look which brings the Caribbean islands to life as never before - __Raytraced Global Illumination and Reflections__ add realism and beauty to the stunning natural environments - __Micropolygon and Physically Based Rendering__ create highly detailed geometry and realistic material lighting, with more lifelike environments and surfaces throughout the game - __High-fidelity water simulation__ for realistic waves, currents, and effects to bring the oceans to life - __Improved scalability__ - A game which can smoothly adapt across a wide range of hardware, from high-end PCs to handheld devices, without compromising performance or visual quality ![-AC BFR- Article - Everything you need to know (Launch)-OBS launch asset9-5](https://staticctf.ubisoft.com/J3yJr34U2pZ2Ieem48Dwy9uqj5PNUQTn/2jZiKPjRaNU5owU54wlsLu/045d9cfa71eec93cc26893daa46cdc12/-AC_BFR-_Article_-_Everything_you_need_to_know__Launch_-OBS_launch_asset9-5.jpg)
### World and Atmosphere - __Anvil Atmos__ is a dynamic weather system combining multiple simulations to create realistic weather with a real effect on gameplay - __Breakable objects__ create a more realistic world, with objects falling and smashing off windowsills as Edward parkours past them or boxes and crates smashing as an enemy is thrown against them
### UI, HUD, and Difficulty Customization - __Fully customizable HUD__ with full control to toggle on/off every element that appears on the screen - __Four HUD presets __for simple and at a touch control --- Default, Simple, Minimal, and Disabled - __Cleaner and more modern design__ with adaptive elements that only appear when relevant - __Customizable difficulty settings__ allow players to independently and separately adjust the challenge of Combat, Stealth, Naval, and Activities gameplay with Forgiving, Intended, and Hard options - Read more in our [deep dive into HUD and UI customization](https://www.ubisoft.com/en-us/game/assassins-creed/news/6HoFbBC1ib71obvtWVxMyS/assassins-creed-black-flag-resynced-deep-dive-into-hud-customization). To finish, a new [photo mode](http://assassinscreed.com/bfr/photomode) gallery is accessible on the website, starting today, so you can share or discover the creation of the community. And lastly, a [bug reporter](http://assassinscreed.com/bfr/bugreporter) is available, if you find a problem in-game you wish to report. For even more detailed descriptions, footage, and a deeper look at everything that's waiting for you in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, check out our [deep dives into parkour, stealth, combat](https://news.ubisoft.com/en-us/article/2SslOS0ZO4iBLFKpTJgpzo/assassins-creed-black-flag-resynced-deep-dive-into-parkour-stealth-combat), one on [naval gameplay](https://news.ubisoft.com/en-us/article/2ld4JIABg5aOvoiUlJlUWF/assassins-creed-black-flag-resynced-deep-dive-into-the-naval-gameplay), and a third on some of the [new and updated features](https://www.ubisoft.com/en-us/game/assassins-creed/news/6aJBSaTUE9LfgyIQyHkeTF/deep-dive-3-expanding-on-the-original) coming to Resynced. Buy the game now and enjoy the Caribbean like never before! See you aboard the Jackdaw, pirates! ![-AC BFR- Article - Everything you need to know (Launch)-OBS launch asset10-6](https://staticctf.ubisoft.com/J3yJr34U2pZ2Ieem48Dwy9uqj5PNUQTn/gJtVAWc2tx925jWvRsVRb/efd620f0dd6f9877df8f84a6c1b5f289/-AC_BFR-_Article_-_Everything_you_need_to_know__Launch_-OBS_launch_asset10-6.jpg)

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