What does Ubisoft say about Black Flag Resynced?

Ubisoft clarifies what stays available, and what changes

Ubisoft has confirmed that the original Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag will still be available, even as the publisher pushes forward with Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced.

Across the coverage, Ubisoft also frames the remake as a “faithful” rebuild rather than a genre transformation. Multiple reports describe the project as being rebuilt from the ground up, with combat overhaul and stealth improvements, plus new quests/storylines. Ubisoft leadership and dev messaging repeatedly emphasize that the remake is not an RPG, even while it introduces gameplay refinements.

Another key detail is platform availability. While Black Flag Resynced is expected to reach modern systems such as PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, Ubisoft has said it will skip the Switch 2.

Why it matters

For long-time pirates-and-assassins fans, Ubisoft’s decision to preserve access to the original matters because it keeps a “baseline” version available alongside the upgraded remake. That’s especially relevant for players comparing differences in feel—combat pace, mission structure, and the handling of stealth.

For newcomers, the “not an RPG” promise is also a signal. It suggests the studio intends to focus on the core action-stealth loop and Edward Kenway’s character-driven adventure, rather than expanding deeper stats-and-build systems.

Finally, skipping Switch 2 helps explain why a large segment of handheld/console players may be watching the remake closely for alternative ways to play—either through the original release availability or via other supported platforms.