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Black Flag Resynced: Ubisoft explains why this is not a remaster, but a full remake
The developers of Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced emphasize that the game is built from scratch and not a polished version of the original.
The debate about what exactly distinguishes a remake from a remaster has been a recurring topic in gaming circles for years. With the upcoming release of Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, Ubisoft now gives its own answer: this is a full remake, built on a completely new foundation.
In conversations with various media outlets, creative director Paul Fu, game director Richard Knight, and engine architect Nicolas Lopez explained that Resynced contains no line of the original code from 2013. The game has been rebuilt from the ground up in the same version of the Anvil engine used for Assassin's Creed Mirage and Assassin's Creed Shadows. That means the game takes advantage of the modern techniques this engine enables.
More than a fresh coat of paint
According to Fu, a remake goes beyond mere graphical updates. Ubisoft states that Resynced offers new features and improvements, but specific details about system changes have not yet been confirmed.
Lopez added that with a remaster, the same assets are used, only with higher resolutions and upscaling. 'But that is not what Resynced is. This is a full-fledged remake.'
Game director Knight spoke of an archaeological approach: 'We feel like historians excavating the original experience and then completely rebuilding it. It was crucial that this does not feel like a polished-up old game, but like the next Assassin's Creed title - as if you're playing it for the first time and thinking: this is a brand-new game.'
Alongside graphical updates, gameplay improvements are also planned, but concrete details about new mechanics have not yet been officially confirmed by Ubisoft.
Earlier, Game Mania XP reported on the announcement of Black Flag Resynced. The remake is scheduled for July 9, 2026. The question now is whether Ubisoft is raising the bar for remakes in the gaming industry with this approach. The developers themselves are confident: this is not just a nostalgic trip, but a full-fledged new adventure in the Caribbean.