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🎮 Multi-platformUbisoft Singapore On Why Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Is Ubisoft's First-Ever Remake
!Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Reveal Screenshots(https://www.gameinformer.com/sites/default/files/styles/bodydefault/public/2026/04/23/a7fa1bed/assets2026041776929556acbfrscreenshotstatic16x9stealth230426615pmcest.jpg.webp) Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced(https://gameinformer.com/product/assassins-creed-black-flag-resynced) is not just the first-ever Assassin's Creed remake, but also developer/publisher Ubisoft's first-ever from-the-ground-up remake. We went hands-on with Black Flag Resynced for a few hours, and you can read our preview impressions here(https://gameinformer.com/preview/2026/05/14/a-textbook-remake-and-all-the-better-for-it) to learn why we're stoked to play more when it launches this July, but we also spoke to various developers on the team (and even Edward Kenway's voice actor Matt Ryan(https://gameinformer.com/interview/2026/05/14/assassins-creed-black-flag-resynced-an-interview-with-edward-kenway-voice)) about this ambitious project. Here's what we learned. I asked Black Flag Resynced creative director Paul Fu, who also handled narrative direction on Skull and Bones(https://gameinformer.com/review/skull-and-bones/middle-high-sea) at Ubisoft Singapore, why this specific Assassin's Creed adventure is the first to get the remake treatment. It turns out it's as simple as liking a character. "The answer is because I really love Edward Kenway," Fu tells me. "I think he's just special. He's almost like a brand within a brand; he's one of the crown jewels of Ubisoft, in my opinion, and he has a really, really good story. It's funny, it's dark, it's melancholic at times, and it's just moving." Ubisoft Anvil architect Nicolas Lopez, who works on the company's Anvil engine tech, says if you remove the number/roman numeral "IV" from the original Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag(https://gameinformer.com/games/assassinscreedivblackflag/b/playstation4/archive/2013/10/28/assassins-creed-iv-black-flag-review-game-informer.aspx), what's left is a game ripe for a return. He says it has a great Caribbean setting, an iconic assassin in Edward, and two interesting types of gameplay: naval combat and on-ground adventuring. "So all that alone, it's like, 'Wow, okay, that sounds like quite the package,' and then when you look at the game and roughly how old it is, you can start to dream about it: 'What if we had Black Flag with all these things?'" Lopez says. "And then for us as a studio, Ubisoft Singapore not only has a history of working on water tech through Anvil, we have a history with naval gameplay and stuff, so when you put all those things together, it's like, 'Yeah, why not take a stab at it with Black Flag?' It actually makes a lot of sense to try, so for us, because of the ability to dream it, it really fits." Lopez says the most exciting aspect of using 2026's Anvil (vs the Anvil of 2013) for Black Flag Resynced is physics-based rendering. Though it's something developers have been doing in games for 15 years or more in some cases, it's hard to deny how far the technology has come. Lopez says the original Black Flag "was so old in a way," and that last year's Assassin's Creed Shadows(https://gameinformer.com/review/assassins-creed-shadows/dont-stop-me-naoe-because-im-having-a-good-time) really pushed the technology of Anvil forward. "But there were still things we wanted to improve," he tells me. "Black Flag Resynced was the perfect opportunity to consolidate and push this even further." !Game Informer News(https://www.gameinformer.com/sites/default/files/styles/bodydefault/public/2026/04/23/21e4ddda/assets2026041776929557acbfrscreenshotstatic16x9havana230426615pmcest.jpg.webp) For example, if you played at 60 FPS in Assassin's Creed Shadows, you didn't get Ray Tracing on PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X/S, and there were no options for Ray Tracing on the Xbox Series S at all. Black Flag Resynced will have Ray Tracing with 60 FPS gameplay on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X due to the Anvil improvements, Lopez says, noting it's quite the achievement for Ubisoft as "Black Flag Resynced is an even heavier game than Shadows." Surprisingly, Black Flag Resynced is more in line with Shadows than with Skull and Bones, despite the obvious comparisons, according to Fu. "They're very different games," Fu says regarding Black Flag Resynced and Skull and Bones. "I did work on Skull and Bones as the lead narrative designer, so I worked on a lot of the stories and the quest systems, but they are very, very different games. I would very confidently say that the naval tech we have in Black Flag Resynced has more from Shadows than it does Skull and Bones." Fu says the team even drew more creative inspiration from the original Black Flag and Assassin's Creed III(https://gameinformer.com/games/assassinscreediii/b/xbox360/archive/2012/10/30/assassin-39-s-creed-iii-review-staggering-scope-and-breadth.aspx), where naval combat first appeared in the series, than from Skull and Bones. Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced launches on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC on July 9. Do you think Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag was the right choice for the first-ever Assassin's Creed remake? 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🎮 Multi-platformAssassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced's Modern Day Story Has Been Replaced With 'What If?' Scenario Rifts For Edward Kenway
!Game Informer News(https://www.gameinformer.com/sites/default/files/styles/bodydefault/public/2026/05/14/8d389185/Black%20Flag%20Modern%20Day.jpg.webp) Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag's(https://gameinformer.com/product/assassins-creed-iv-black-flag) modern-day storyline is an odd one. Though it's a story I ultimately like (I am admittedly a sucker for this element of this series), it's hard to deny that it feels a bit strained because of the events of Assassin's Creed III(https://gameinformer.com/games/assassinscreediii/b/xbox360/archive/2012/10/30/assassin-39-s-creed-iii-review-staggering-scope-and-breadth.aspx) before it, which effectively wraps up the storyline the games began in the first Assassin's Creed. As a result, it's somewhat of a nothingburger of a subplot, but it does provide some "Here's where they are now" looks at key characters like Shaun and Rebecca. Nonetheless, with Ubisoft remaking this pirate adventure in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced(https://gameinformer.com/product/assassins-creed-black-flag-resynced), which launches on July 9, developer Ubisoft Singapore is changing how the modern-day story plays out, and it's quite a drastic change. It eschews what's there – no more first-person office simulator – and replaces it with rifts, last seen in 2025's Assassin's Creed Shadows(https://gameinformer.com/review/assassins-creed-shadows/dont-stop-me-naoe-because-im-having-a-good-time). Instead of being taken out of the historical story told through Edward Kenway, in Black Flag Resynced, players will find rifts hidden throughout the Caribbean that then tell "What If?" scenarios about this Assassin's life. "The modern-day direction has changed quite a bit," creative director Paul Fu tells me. "Desmond's story has also come to a conclusion some time ago at the point in the series when Black Flag originally launched, so it felt natural for us to evolve with the Animus Hub. Edward's story is now being told in modern-day rifts, which are now almost like secret bottles that you find in the Caribbean, so they no longer strongly telegraph and push the narrative anymore; you have to actively search for these secrets, and they provide 'What if?' scenarios. "So, 'What if Edward chose greed over his wife?' for example. We wanted it to be a little more narrative-driven than they were in Shadows. But at the same time, we know that there are people who love the previous modern-day story as well. Personally, I'm one of them. I actually really like the Abstergo stuff, but we didn't include that because it felt like it didn't fit. But we did rewrite parts of the story to allude to that narrative. There's an entirely new scene that helps us cover Bartholomew Roberts' story more with something I won't spoil right now, but I think people who have played Black Flag know what the story was, so we created a new scene ... to pull the heartstrings of fans when they play the content." In another interview, game director Richard Knight tells me that Ubisoft is viewing Black Flag Resynced as the next flagship Assassin's Creed, even if it is a remake of an older entry. He says that was taken into account when discussing how to remake the modern-day story of Black Flag. "The modern-day story in Black Flag Resynced continues some of the things you saw in Assassin's Creed Shadows. But we also knew that we wanted something that was not completely disconnected because some players like the modern-day too, but some players will feel like, 'Oh, I'm doing something else, but I'm here for Edward.' We're here for Edward, too, so we're building around that. So with our modern-day, we wanted something that can still be that experience but also tie it back to Edward, and that's where the 'What ifs' are important. You're still exploring it in that sort of modern-day format, but you're getting these 'What if?' stories that make you think about the characters and the choices they made." I'm excited for Black Flag Resynced, and you can read my hands-on impressions here(https://gameinformer.com/preview/2026/05/14/a-textbook-remake-and-all-the-better-for-it), but as a fan of the modern-day storytelling in the franchise, I'm nervous about these changes. They sound interesting, but I also hope it doesn't completely erase the narrative that exists in the modern-day sections of the original Black Flag. Fortunately, I don't have to wait long to find out as Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced launches on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC on July 9. In the meantime, check out the Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced PC specs and requirements(https://gameinformer.com/2026/04/23/here-are-the-assassins-creed-black-flag-resynced-pc-specs-and-requirements), and then read about this real-life $500,000 treasure hunt Ubisoft has launched(https://gameinformer.com/2026/05/13/assassins-creed-black-flag-resynced-ubisoft-launches-real-life-500000-treasure-hunt-but) to celebrate this remake. After that, read Game Informer's original Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag review(https://gameinformer.com/games/assassinscreedivblackflag/b/playstation4/archive/2013/10/28/assassins-creed-iv-black-flag-review-game-informer.aspx). How do you feel about these changes to the modern-day story? 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🎮 Multi-platformAssassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Might Be Adding As Many Problems As It's Fixing
There are always the usual questions when a remake for an already-beloved game gets announced. What about it is actually new beyond the visual upgrade? Why is this specific title getting the remake treatment and not another game in the same series? And, most importantly, why remake this older game in a different engine, with new recorded voice lines, different gameplay, and reimagined characters and storylines, when all of the time and resources to do all of that could be used on a brand-new game? That last one in particular kept ringing in my head during a preview event for Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced(https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/10-ways-assassins-creed-black-flag-resynced-differs-from-ubisofts-original-pirate-adventure/2900-7683/), where I played about three hours of the upcoming pirate adventure. Pessimistically, I think the answer is that Ubisoft needs an easy win, and theoretically, there shouldn't be an easier slam dunk for the developer-publisher than Black Flag. It may not be the number-one Assassin's Creed game on every player's list, but it's near-universally beloved by the community in a way that no other game in the series is. If I had to remake an Assassin's Creed game, Black Flag would definitely be the one that I'd pick. It's the one game in the series that you'd need to change the least to get a ton of fans on board. Continue Reading at GameSpot(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/assassins-creed-black-flag-resynced-might-be-adding-as-many-problems-as-its-fixing/1100-6540069/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f/)
🎮 Multi-platformVirtua Fighter 6 Leak Reveals New Character, Old Favorite, And A Fresh Title
It appears that a big reveal of gameplay features and visuals tied to the new Virtua Fighter game is imminent. Overnight, part of what looks like an online presentation was leaked on Chinese video-sharing platform Bilibili, where it quickly spread like wildfire across Reddit(https://www.reddit.com/r/virtuafighter/comments/1tje7vv/virtuafightervicrossroadsleakedvideo/?utmsource=share&utmmedium=web3x&utmname=web3xcss&utmterm=1&utmcontent=sharebutton) and fighting-game discord channels. The footage, which features four characters showing off new and old fighting techniques, gives us a glimpse of the game's flashy visual presentation, which seems heavily inspired by recent games like Street Fighter 6. The fighting, however, remains true to Virtua Fighter's roots of martial-arts realism, depicting some brutal-looking strikes, kicks, and grapples. The already-revealed Wolf and Stella are present in the leaked footage, but there are two faces we haven't seen yet: a male character who seems to use a mix of Southeast Asian martial arts--with their name shown briefly as "Cielo" during a shot of the matchup screen--and what appears to be an older version of longtime Virtua Fighter favorite Pai Chan. The title is also shown in part of the screen as "Virtua Fighter Crossroads." Producer Riichiro Yamada and another RGG studio staff member also speak briefly about the game as the footage plays--which Gematsu has translated(https://www.gematsu.com/2026/05/leaked-virtua-fighter-crossroads-developer-diary-appears-online) for the curious--giving veracity to the leak. It's likely that we get a much bigger look at the upcoming game either during June's State of Play presentation, Summer Games Fest, or EVO 2026. While the leak is unfortunate, it does offer a tantalizing glimpse into a longer showcase of the game coming in the near future that will likely tell us more about game modes, controls, and the narrative element.
🎮 Multi-platformFormer Splinter Cell Director Thinks Modern Graphics Are Hurting Stealth Games
Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory creative director Clint Hocking has suggested that modern-day advances in video game graphics have made it more challenging to develop stealth games. Thanks to the evolution of lighting over the years--like ray and path tracing--Hocking believes that the more nuanced shade and darkness levels present in games make it harder for players to read the digital room and see just how hidden they are when sneaking past enemies. "I actually think one of the difficulties with modern stealth games is the sophistication in the rendering has made lighting so much more realistic," Hocking said to FRVR(https://frvr.com/blog/news/splinter-cell-designer-says-one-of-the-difficulties-with-modern-stealth-games-is-realistic-lighting/). "When you think about those old-school stealth games because of their baked lighting, the lighting is very clean and readable and very understandable for the player. "But once you get into this diffuse and ambient occlusion and all of the stuff that comes with it, it gets very hard to tell what's light, what's shadow, what's dark, what's safe, what's dangerous, and all of that stuff." Early Splinter Cell games had a solution to this issue, as they made use of a light meter to give players an indicator if they were cloaked in shadows or on the verge of being spotted. Fast-forward to Splinter Cell: Conviction(https://www.gamespot.com/games/tom-clancys-splinter-cell-conviction/), and Ubisoft's approach was to remove color from the game world as Sam Fisher blended into the monochrome shadows--this was later removed for Splinter Cell Blacklist(https://www.gamespot.com/games/tom-clancys-splinter-cell-blacklist/), replaced with a small light on Sam Fisher's suit. Continue Reading at GameSpot(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/former-splinter-cell-director-thinks-modern-graphics-are-hurting-stealth-games/1100-6540077/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f/)
🎮 Multi-platform007 First Light Unlock Times: Global Launch, Early Access, And Release Time Explained
Developer IO Interactive announced the global launch times of 007 First Light, which tells the origin story of super spy and British cultural icon James Bond. The third-person action game launches on Wednesday, May 27, but anyone who pre-orders the title will have 24 hours of early access, along with a Deluxe Edition upgrade that includes four outfits inspired by the Bond films and skins for weapons and gadgets. GameSpot's preview of 007 First Light(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/007-first-light-could-be-2026s-game-of-the-year-and-the-best-bond-game-ever/1100-6539709/) was quite positive, saying that the game "could end up being one of the best games of the year, and also the best James Bond game ever created." The game stars Patrick Gibson as a 26-year-old Bond(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/007-first-light-star-patrick-gibson-should-be-next-movie-bond-game-actor-says/1100-6539632/) and features actors Lennie James, Gemma Chan, and Lenny Kravitz. Continue Reading at GameSpot(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/007-first-light-unlock-times-global-launch-early-access-and-release-time-explained/1100-6540078/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f/)
🍄 Nintendo Switch, Multi-platformI tested several cases for the Switch 2 and these are the best
You might find it kind of sad to put your hard-earned Switch 2 into a protective case. To me, it’s freeing. Sure, it can take away from the slick design. But using a case relieves me of the worry that the console will accumulate tons of little scratches, or worse. I’ve tested several types of &8230;
🎮 Multi-platformZero Parades: For Dead Spies review: a must-play Disco Elysium follow-up
Zero Parades: For Dead Spies finds Disco Elysium studio ZA/UM applying its winning RPG formula to an absorbing espionage drama.
🎮 Multi-platformKagurabachi treats its sword like nuclear weapons
What happens when they evolve into something far deadlier, something that can destabilize the world around them? You get Kagurabachi.
🎮 Multi-platformWhere To Find The Prybar, Chain-Cutters, And Lockpick In Zero Parades: For Dead Spies
Zero Parades: For Dead Spies(https://www.gamespot.com/games/zero-parades-for-dead-spies/) is all about espionage and massive political conspiracies, but you'll also need some quite rudimentary tools for the job. Knowing where to find the lockpick, chain-cutters, and prybar will open many doors, figuratively and metaphorically. As you begin exploring the city of Portofiro, you'll immediately notice all sorts of doors, boxes, and items scattered around that will require a specific tool. The earlier you can get all three tools, the better. Once you've offered to fix the printer, the Foto 24 receptionist will grant you a scredriver as well as the operant toolkit. From then on, if you're wondering where to find the lockpick, the prybar, and the chain-cutters in Zero Parades, we've got you covered. Table of Contents hide(https://www.gamespot.com) - Where to Find the Lockpick(https://www.gamespot.com) Where to Find the Lockpick Let's start with the easiest one. In order to get the lockpick, you have to speak to Goat Eyes in the Quisach Roundabout. He's located all the way east. After a brief conversation--be kind to him, he's cool--he'll let you see what he has on sale. Amid some extremely particular items, he will offer you a lockpick for 30 sol. Continue Reading at GameSpot(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/zero-parades-for-dead-spies-lockpick-chain-cutters-prybar-location-how-to-get/1100-6540003/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f/)
🎮 Multi-platformHow To Complete The Unassigned Assignment In Zero Parades: For Dead Spies
Zero Parades: For Dead Spies(https://www.gamespot.com/games/zero-parades-for-dead-spies/) doesn't start like most RPGs. Your main objective is, well, unknown. The Unassigned Assignment is one of the first tasks to become available when you enter the city of Portofiro. As it turns out, the person who was supposed to walk you through said assignment is incapacitated. Your controller, Melita, tries to call off the assignment. But you're there to prove yourself as a spy once more. In order to finally stumble upon the main objective, which essentially marks the start of the game, you'll have to do some reconnaissance first. Here's everything you'll need to complete The Unassigned Assignment in Zero Parades. How to Complete The Unassigned Assignment in Zero Parades It all starts with Pseudopod, your incapacitated double. Your other task will literally be called What's Wrong, Pseudopod? which has its own list of subtasks. Some will intertwine, but by and large, if you don't manage to wake him up, don't worry. I was able to finish The Unassigned Assignment before completing Pseudopod's own questline. Continue Reading at GameSpot(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/zero-parades-for-dead-spies-the-unassigned-assignment-guide/1100-6540001/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f/)
🎮 Multi-platformHow To Get A Gun In Zero Parades: For Dead Spies
Shootouts in Zero Parades: For Dead Spies(https://www.gamespot.com/games/zero-parades-for-dead-spies/) are rare, but knowing how to get a gun is a vital endeavor. Melita, your operator, will tell you so when discussing your task to assemble the crew. One of the related missions is called Procure In-Theatre, which will prove to be a pivotal task as you get to the culmination of the main story. The task itself will grant you a hint about where you should start asking about the gun. Some NPCs you've likely already spoken to will have more dialogue options that are bound to point you toward the same spot. This guide will explain exactly what that entails, while also offering an alternative to get a gun for free in Zero Parades, in case you'd like to save those funds for some shopping at the bazaar. Table of Contents hide(https://www.gamespot.com) - How to Buy a Gun in Zero Parades(https://www.gamespot.com) How to Buy a Gun in Zero Parades The most straightforward way of completing Procure In-Theater is by purchasing the gun. Melita will give you a stipend of 50 sol. Depending on what you've been doing up to that point, you may also have double the amount in your pockets already. If that's the case, you'll be able to tackle the task fairly quickly. Continue Reading at GameSpot(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/zero-parades-for-dead-spies-gun-guide-how-to-get-for-free/1100-6540000/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f/)