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Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced: The 2026 Launch Hub

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced launched July 9, 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series, and PC. Check release times, editions, PC specs, and what changed.

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Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced released on July 9, 2026 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Ubisoft Store, Steam, Epic Games Store). It is a ground-up rebuild of the 2013 original on the latest Anvil engine, with the modern-day Abstergo sections and multiplayer removed and new Blackbeard endgame missions plus an Animus Hub added. Use this page to jump to release timing, editions, PC specs, the walkthrough, or what changed.

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July 15, 2026
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Launch

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced news index: track dated launch updates, patch notes, crossover Projects, and the current DLC roadmap.

Current guide

Story

Full Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced walkthrough with every main sequence, where Blackbeard unlocks at Sequence 8, and which side quests to run as you play.

Current guide

Gameplay

Complete Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced collectibles list: chests, data files, keys, shanties, treasure maps, viewpoints, and where to find every one.

Current guide

Live

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Animus Hub guide: earn Data Fragments and Keys, choose Projects, use the Exchange, and track live rewards.

What Is Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced?

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is the 2026 enhanced remake of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag (2013, Ubisoft Montreal), rebuilt on the latest Anvil engine. Ubisoft Singapore led development with 14 other Ubisoft studios.

You play Edward Kenway during the Golden Age of Piracy, captaining the Jackdaw through a seamless Caribbean open world. The 2026 edition keeps the inherited 2013 sequence layout and adds a confirmed set of upgrades and a new endgame branch.

Confirmed Resynced additions

Removed loading screens, 60 FPS mode on PS5 / PS5 Pro / Xbox Series X, ray-traced lighting, micropolygon rendering, dynamic weather, environment destruction, a new parry, crouch-anywhere stealth, pets on the Jackdaw, new sea shanties, and a photo mode.

Removed from the 2013 original

The first-person Abstergo modern-day office sections and the 2013 multiplayer mode.

Added endgame content

Eight new Blackbeard endgame missions that unlock at Sequence 8 in the Hideout, three new Jackdaw officers (Lucy Baldwin, The Padre, Deadman Smith) with loyalty missions, a dedicated Captain Stede Bonnet quest, The Black Tides bridging quest to Assassin's Creed Shadows, and a new Animus Hub live-content layer (Store, Anomalies, Projects, Vault) using Data Fragments and Animus Keys as currencies.

Start Playing the Story

The Story hub covers the main story and the new endgame content.

  • Walkthrough: Sequence-by-sequence order, with the Blackbeard branch clearly marked.
  • Endgame New Content: how to trigger the eight new Blackbeard missions and the Stede Bonnet quest.
  • Modern-day Removed: why the Abstergo office sections and multiplayer are gone, and what replaced them.
  • vs Original Changes: side-by-side list of every confirmed change, addition, and removal against the 2013 game.

Plan Your Ship and Cosmetics

The Gameplay hub groups the practical reference pages.

  • Jackdaw Upgrades: every standard upgrade tier, the recommended first five, and the 12 Ultimate Ship Upgrade blueprint locations.
  • Collectibles: an index of chests, Animus Data Files, treasure-map pieces, sea shanties, viewpoints, and Keys. Animus Keys are both a collectible and a Hub currency.

The Outfits & Cosmetics page covers standard outfits like Brown Cloak, Pirate Cloak, Edward Kenway's Robes, Governor's Outfit, Templar Armor, and Stealth Outfit, plus the paid Master Assassin, Dragonscale, and Hellion packs and the pre-order Blackbeard's Crimson Pack.

Use the New Live Content

The Live hub covers parts of Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced that update after launch.

  • Animus Hub Guide: how Data Fragments and Animus Keys work, what Weekly Anomalies and Projects unlock, and the Riptides and Undertow crossover Projects that connect Black Flag Resynced to Assassin's Creed Shadows.
  • Trophy / Achievement Guide: the full PS5 trophy list (50 trophies) and PC/Xbox achievement list (49 achievements), with missable status and Platinum-in-one-playthrough notes.

Editions and Pre-order Decision

Three editions are confirmed for the US market: Standard, Deluxe, and Collector. Any pre-order grants the Blackbeard's Crimson Pack (Edward Kenway costume, sword, pistol). Deluxe adds the Master Assassin Character Pack (Robes, Brass Bird Trinket, Lightserver's Blade, Darkworker) and the Master Assassin Naval Pack (sail set, ship's pet, crew attire, wheel, figurehead, hull trim). Collector layers in physical items: Edward figurine, metal brooch, exclusive SteelBook, and cloth map. Pricing and Collector contents may vary by retailer fulfilment.

Will My PC Run It?

Ubisoft's PC presets assume an SSD and 65 GB of free storage. Minimum targets 1080p at 30 FPS on Low, Recommended targets 1080p at 60 FPS on Medium, and the two higher presets target High and Extreme 4K at 60 FPS. Full per-preset tables live on the System Requirements page, with the note that performance figures may shift with future patches.

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Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Release Date and Preload TimesAssassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced release date is July 9, 2026 across PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Ubisoft Store, Steam, Epic). Consoles unlock at midnight local time on July 9; PC unlocks at 14:00 UTC on the same day. Preload is live on Xbox Series X|S, opened on PS5 at local midnight on July 7, and opened on PC at 14:00 UTC on July 7. Download size sits between 61 and 64 GB depending on platform and day-one patch bundling.Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Editions and Pre-Order BonusesAssassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced editions are Standard, Deluxe, and Collector on the US Ubisoft Store, priced at $59.99 USD (Standard) and $69.99 USD (Deluxe). Every pre-order unlocks Blackbeard's Crimson Pack - Edward Kenway's Crimson costume, sword, and pistol - at launch. The Deluxe upgrade adds the Master Assassin Character Pack and Master Assassin Naval Pack. The Collector edition adds an Edward figurine, metal brooch, SteelBook, and cloth map. Regional pricing varies.Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced System Requirements: PC SpecsAssassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced system requirements ship as four PC presets on Ubisoft's Help article: Minimum (1080p30 Low), Recommended (1080p60 Medium), High (1440p60 or higher settings at 4K), and Extreme (4K60 with ray tracing Ultra). Minimum calls for an i7-8700K / Ryzen 5 3600 and a GTX 1660, RX 5500 XT, or Arc A580; 65 GB of SSD storage is mandatory on every preset. PS5, PS5 Pro, and Xbox Series X add a 60 FPS performance mode. Ubisoft Title Update 1.0.6, published August 3, 2026, re-fixes the PC Custom-from-Low cutscene bug that could lock cutscenes at 30 FPS.Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced News and UpdatesTitle Update 1.0.6, published August 3 and scheduled for August 4, 2026 at 14:00 UTC, is the latest Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced patch bulletin as of August 5, 2026. The cross-platform update adds Hide Gear / Show Gear for the Blow Pipe, increases autosaves from 5 to 10, and re-fixes the PC Custom-from-Low cutscene 30 FPS issue. Title Update 1.0.5 remains the prior PC-only stuttering hotfix.Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Walkthrough: Sequence-by-Sequence GuideThis Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced walkthrough follows Edward Kenway's story from Sequence 1 through the end-game branch added for the 2026 remake. The base sequence structure inherits the 2013 layout; new for Resynced is Blackbeard's expanded storyline, which unlocks at Sequence 8 inside the Hideout. Use this page as an index for every sequence, with spoiler warnings per section and pointers to the combat, Jackdaw, outfits, and collectibles hubs for the work you do between missions.Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Blackbeard: Endgame New Content GuideThe Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Blackbeard endgame is a new content branch that unlocks at Sequence 8 in the Hideout. It adds eight new Blackbeard-focused missions, three new Jackdaw officers with loyalty side quests (Lucy Baldwin, The Padre, Deadman Smith), Captain Stede Bonnet's dedicated quest, and "The Black Tides" end-game quest that bridges Black Flag Resynced and Assassin's Creed Shadows. Ubisoft's Deep Dive on new content and Polygon confirm the structure at research date 2026-07-15.Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Modern Day: Abstergo and Multiplayer RemovedThe Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced modern day is not a playable layer the way it was in 2013. Both the 2013 first-person Abstergo office sections and the 2013 multiplayer mode are removed at launch. Ubisoft replaces that role with the Animus Hub, a live content layer running Store, Weekly Anomalies, Projects, Vault, and The Exchange. Edward Kenway's solo Caribbean story remains. Research date 2026-07-15.Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced vs Original: What Changed, What Was Added, What Was RemovedAssassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced vs original is not a graphical-only update. Ubisoft rebuilt the 2013 Black Flag on the latest Anvil engine, removed the 2013 multiplayer mode and the first-person Abstergo office sections, and added 8 new endgame missions around Blackbeard, 3 new Jackdaw officers, an Animus Hub for live content, and The Black Tides quest that bridges into AC Shadows. The Caribbean, Edward Kenway's solo story, and the original sequence layout are inherited unchanged. Research date 2026-07-15.Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Jackdaw Upgrades: Full Tier List and Ultimate BlueprintsThe Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Jackdaw upgrades system is a tier-based progression that unlocks Hull, Broadside Cannons, Mortar, Round and Heated Shot, Bow Chasers, Ram, and Sails upgrades. Per Rock Paper Shotgun at research date 2026-07-15, the best five to buy first are Armored Hull, Mortar, Round and Heated Shot, Bow Chasers, and Ram. Twelve Ultimate Ship Upgrade blueprints are scattered across the Caribbean; Eurogamer documents their dig locations. Ubisoft Title Update 1.0.4 fixed the launch-week bug where upgrading the Jackdaw while docked could make it disappear.Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Collectibles: Every Type, Map, and 100% ChecklistThe Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced collectibles roster covers Chests, Data Files, Keys, Letters, Secrets, Song Sheets / Shanties, Treasure Maps, and Viewpoints. Animus Keys are a collectible and also feed The Exchange on the Animus Hub. Treasure maps drive the seven-map-piece dig chain that unlocks the 12 Ultimate Ship Upgrade blueprints. Per IGN, TheGamer, and the Ubisoft Animus Hub guide at research date 2026-07-15, the full list runs into the high hundreds across the Caribbean, with MapGenie carrying a community-curated 100% checklist.Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Outfits and CosmeticsAssassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced outfits include standard Edward costumes unlocked through story progress, exploration, shops, and specific activities, plus paid cosmetics such as Master Assassin, Dragonscale, and Hellion packs. Brown Cloak, Pirate Cloak, Edward Kenway's Robes, Governor's Outfit, Templar Armor, and Stealth Outfit are separate entries. Names can overlap: Edward Kenway's Robes is not automatically the same item as the paid Master Assassin Outfit. Title Update 1.0.6 also adds Hide Gear / Show Gear for the Blow Pipe on Edward's back.Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Animus Hub GuideThe Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Animus Hub replaces the playable modern-day office sections with a live-content menu for Projects, Weekly Anomalies, Rifts, the Vault, and Journal Entries. Data Fragments and Animus Keys are earned in-game; Keys are also collectibles and Exchange currency. Start with Eye in the Dark if you own only Black Flag Resynced, then use crossover Projects such as Riptides and Undertow when their rewards match your library.Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Trophy Guide: 50 PS5 Trophies and 49 AchievementsThe Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced trophy guide covers 50 PS5 trophies including the Platinum, and 49 achievements on PC and Xbox Series X|S. Per IGN at research date 2026-07-15, none of the trophies or achievements can be missed, and the Platinum is fully achievable in a single playthrough. Per stevivor, every award is unlockable offline at any difficulty, and PSNProfiles tracks an average trophy rate of around 23% as a snapshot of player progress.

FAQ

Is Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced out now?

Yes. It released worldwide on July 9, 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Ubisoft Store, Steam, and Epic Games Store). Console players unlocked at midnight local time; PC players could begin playing at 14:00 UTC.

Does it have multiplayer or modern-day Abstergo sections?

No. The 2013 Abstergo office sections and 2013 multiplayer mode are not in the 2026 edition. The Animus Hub replaces the modern-day layer with Store, Anomalies, Projects, and Vault content.

What is new in Resynced compared with the 2013 original?

The Anvil rebuild, removed loading screens, 60 FPS mode, ray tracing, environment destruction, dynamic weather, new parry, crouch-anywhere stealth, photo mode, pets on the Jackdaw, new sea shanties, eight new Blackbeard endgame missions, three new Jackdaw officers, the Animus Hub, and The Black Tides bridging quest to Assassin's Creed Shadows.

How big is the download and is an SSD required?

The PC download is reported at roughly 61 to 64 GB. Ubisoft Help lists 65 GB of available storage and treats an SSD as mandatory across all four PC presets.

Which edition should I pre-order?

Standard grants the base game. Deluxe adds the Master Assassin Character and Naval packs. Collector layers in physical items (figurine, brooch, SteelBook, cloth map). Any pre-order grants the Blackbeard's Crimson Pack bonus (Edward costume, sword, pistol). Pricing may vary by region and retailer.