Gaming's worst-kept secret finally got confirmation, as Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced was officially announced yesterday by Ubisoft. A worldwide showcase is scheduled for April 23, but it seems screenshots and images from the trailer have already leaked. This is hardly surprising, given how much information about the remake has been leaked in recent months.
On r/GamingLeaksAndRumours, someone has shared screenshots along with a ten-second clip from the trailer. Other posts have also shown off the same images from the original version of the game to reveal how much better the graphics are in the re-synced version, and they look pretty good.
Among the leaked images are shots of Edward Kenway talking to Blackbeard, the pirate hiding in the shadows as he pursues a death, and one of him hanging off the Jackdaw while admiring the view of the ocean. The side-by-side comparison is perhaps the best example of how much the visuals have improved.
The ten-second clip shows Kenway and the crew of the Jackdaw engaging in naval warfare with another ship, and it looks absolutely stunning in modern fidelity. Unfortunately, all of these leaks only contain cutscenes, so we still don't know how Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced will look and perform during gameplay sections.
Remakes and remasters should never replace the original games, and Assassin's Creed: Black Flag is no exception
The rumored Black Flag remaster won't be Black Flag, even if it replaces the original on Steam.
There were also rumors that the remake would be adapted to fit the RPG era of the series, but these have since been put to rest. It will be the same game that made us fall in love with pirate life, but with better visuals and maybe some minor gameplay improvements. Unfortunately, it's hard to say anything more certain right now, so we'll just have to wait until April 23, or the next leak about the game.
The game was also rumored to be launching on July 9, 2026. While this is consistent with everything else we've heard over the months, it's likely that the release date will also be confirmed in the next two days.
- Released
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October 29, 2013
- ESRB
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M for adults 17+ due to blood, sexual themes, strong language, alcohol use, violence
- Developer
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Ubisoft Montreal
- Engine
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AnvilNext
- Multiplayer
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Local multiplayer, online multiplayer
