Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced hasn't set sail yet, but it's already doing better than Shadows on Steam
The upcoming release of Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced is generating significant player interest on Steam, outpacing pre-release activity for Shadows.
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The brief
Ubisoft has officially announced Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, a new version of the title focused on the Golden Age of Piracy. The announcement follows recent reveals regarding the franchise's upcoming slate.
Coverage from Eurogamer.net, Mashable, and XBOX Wire highlights a disparity in early Steam engagement between the two titles. While Eurogamer.net notes the resynced project's strong performance in platform data, Mashable characterizes the game as a remake of a title that did not necessarily require one.
Market observers are monitoring the official launch date for the project. Coverage does not yet specify a release schedule or further technical details regarding the game's contents.
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Quick answers
What is Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced?
It is a newly announced version of the pirate-themed game set during the Golden Age of Piracy.
How does the game compare to Assassin's Creed Shadows?
According to Eurogamer.net, the new title is currently performing better on Steam than Shadows ahead of its release.
Is there a release date?
Coverage does not yet specify a release date for the project.
Coverage (3)
- Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Returns Us to the Golden Age of Piracy XBOX Wire · 63d ago
- 'Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced': Fun remake of a game that didn't need it Mashable · 63d ago
- Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced hasn't set sail yet, but it's already doing better than Shadows on Steam Eurogamer.net · 63d ago
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