Assassin's Creed Black Flag resync game director Richard Knight has revealed how to use the Anvil engine, which was previously used for AC Shadowshas improved the upcoming remake. The developer gave several examples of how Assassin's Creed Black Flag resync will benefit from using a much more modern engine than the 2013 Black flag.
After years of rumours, Assassin's Creed Black Flag resync was finally confirmed in April, with a release date of July 9, 2026. Fans had been asking for a remake of Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag for a long time, as it is one of the most popular entries in the series to date. When it was announced, it was one of the game's worst-kept secrets, having suffered numerous leaks over the years. That said, it still didn't dampen fans' excitement for the game.
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Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, the long-awaited remake of Ubisoft's iconic pirate adventure is finally ready to be revealed.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Director Says Anvil Engine “At the Heart” of Remake
In a recent Reddit AMA, Assassin's Creed Black Flag resync game director Richard Knight answered a question about how much the technology from AC Shadows helped with the re-recording. Knight said: “The Anvil engine at the heart of Shadows is at the heart of Black flag resynced too, giving us access to everything from Raytracing and RTGI to better audio, dynamic weather, destructible objects and more. And especially for Black flag resyncedAnvil's aquatic engineering team has been a critical part of the experience to give us the best marine experience yet.” It was clear from the first trailer that Black flag resynced would be a visually stunning game, but hearing how the new engine helps improve naval combat is the best possible news. That is the defining characteristic of the original Black flagand if Ubisoft can improve on that with the remake, then fans are in for a treat.
That's not to mention the obvious visual upgrade that the Anvil engine represents. Assassin's Creed Shadows is among the games with the best graphics right now. Even among those who weren't the biggest fans of the game, its graphics are undeniable. With the vibrant colors of the Caribbean and its islands, Assassin's Creed Black Flag resync will be a visual feast.
…Anvil's water engineering team has been a critical part of the experience to give us the best marine experience yet.
Then Assassin's Creed Black Flag resyncs initial reveal, players have been given a much better idea of what to expect from the remake, with features being confirmed or denied regularly. It has already been said Black flag resynced will not have multiplayer or DLC from the original game, nor will it have the modern sections. It's good for Ubisoft to set these expectations early, so players aren't disappointed when they're released.
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It was recently claimed Assassin's Creed Black Flag resync is not the only remake in development in the series. At this point, the franchise is almost two decades old, and for many years it was an annual release. That means there are plenty of candidates for a remake, especially when you look at how far the series has come since its early roots.
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9 July 2026
- ESRB
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Mature 17+ / Blood, Sexual Themes, Strong Language, Use of Alcohol, Violence / In-Game Purchases, User Interaction
