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"We really squeezed the PS5 as much as we could": Ubisoft talks tech on Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced

Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced faces a complex launch marked by technical discourse, player criticism, and labor strikes.

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This story first appeared in 🇮🇹 Italian coverage — 3.1 hours before PULSE detected it in English news.

🇬🇧 English Jul 9, 20:07 UTC
🇮🇹 Italian Jul 9, 17:04 UTC · Multiplayer
🇪🇸 Spanish Jul 10, 07:35 UTC · Libertad Digital
🇫🇷 French Jul 10, 09:30 UTC · Gamekult
🇩🇪 German Jul 10, 09:53 UTC · PresseBox

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The brief

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced has been released, prompting discussions regarding the game's technical development and open-world implementation. While developers have addressed the optimization of the title for the PlayStation 5, players have reported issues concerning the game's offline mode functionality. Simultaneously, employees at Ubisoft Barcelona have entered a period of strike action.

Coverage from GamesRadar+, IGN, and Windows Central highlights a mix of development updates and consumer feedback. Outlets including BBC and 80 Level provide analysis on the game's long-awaited release and its underlying technology, while GamingBolt reports on the ongoing labor disputes involving severance pay expectations. Future developments will depend on the implementation of the promised New Game Plus feature and the resolution of player concerns regarding offline accessibility.

Continued coverage will also monitor the status of the Ubisoft Barcelona labor situation as employees press for revised severance terms.

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Quick answers

Is New Game Plus coming to Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced?

Yes, the director has confirmed that work on a New Game Plus mode is currently underway.

Why are Ubisoft Barcelona workers on strike?

Workers are striking due to severance pay that they describe as far below the minimum expected.

What technical issues have players reported?

Coverage indicates that players have criticized the failure of the game's offline mode.

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Ubisoft Assassin's Creed PlayStation 5 Ubisoft Barcelona Gaming

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