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I love Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag and consider it a series highlight. However, I wasn’t exactly thrilled when Ubisoft announced a remake of this modern-day classic, given the slew of remakes we’ve seen this generation. Now, after having played nearly three hours of it at an event, I’m pleased to say that Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced is now one of my most anticipated games of 2026.Resync is a complete overhaul of the original game, now running on the same Anvil Engine as Assassin’s Creed: Shadows. Every asset has received a visual overhaul for modern gaming platforms, and it even adds new physics to make the world feel more immersive. Naturally, combat and traversal have also been updated to feel smoother. Beyond updating what existed, the game also features hours of new content.The best thing I can say about Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced is that it looks and plays the way I remember, meaning that it captures the spirit of the original but is a wholly modern experience. It’s a game that reminds me why I fell in love with this franchise in the first place.A new adventure
(Image credit: Ubisoft)The demo begins on a dark and stormy night on the deck of a pirate ship, where protagonist Edward Kenway is fending off attackers who’ve boarded the vessel. This gives you a taste of the enhancements, like the realistic rain physics, detailed lighting, and smooth combat mechanics. It’s a brief opening that’s as impactful here as it was in the original game.After being cast overboard, Edward swims to a nearby beach. He doesn’t have time to get his bearings, as a hooded man from the enemy ship soon attacks him. After a cinematic battle, Edward emerges victorious. Taking the man’s strange clothing and weapons, he decides to go to Nassau, as his enemy had a note discussing some sort of payment. What Edward doesn’t know is that he killed a member of the Assassin Order and that he will soon undertake a grand adventure.
