Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Remake is Made From Skull and Bones, AC Shadows

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For a long time, fans have speculated about a remake of Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag, and it now appears it’s really happening this year. The project, believed to be called Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Resynced, seems very likely, especially after a website domain with that exact name was registered shortly after The Game Awards 2025.

It’s no surprise people are excited about a possible remake of Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag. Many fans consider Black Flag to be the best game in the Assassin’s Creed series, praising its unique pirate setting, ship combat, and immersive world. It was a truly innovative game for its time, and a return to that era is very appealing. The remake, reportedly titled Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Resynced, will also incorporate lessons learned from Ubisoft’s more recent games, aiming to update the experience. While it’s difficult to predict exactly how this will turn out, it sounds like a potentially great project.

As of today, Ubisoft hasn’t officially acknowledged Black Flag Resynced, nor have they shared any details about what it might include or how it would work.

Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Resynced Will Reportedly Reuse Assets from Skull and Bones

It’s well known that Skull and Bones was a significant disappointment for Ubisoft, despite CEO Yves Guillmot previously promoting it as a groundbreaking “AAAA” title. The game performed poorly financially, which was the last thing Ubisoft needed, especially after other commercial failures like Star Wars: Outlaws. Ubisoft’s financial struggles were already public knowledge, and Skull and Bones only made things worse.

According to Jeux Vidéo Magazine, who previously shared details about the Black Flag Resynced remake, Ubisoft’s work on Skull and Bones may still prove valuable. It seems the Black Flag remake will subtly incorporate some assets originally created for Skull and Bones. While this likely helps lower development costs, it’s still a smart move.

Developing video games is often very costly, and focusing heavily on one aspect, like creating characters and environments, typically means less funding for other areas. By finding smart, cost-effective solutions, Ubisoft can improve the key features of Black Flag Resynced, such as its story, gameplay, and large open world. It seems Ubisoft may also be cleverly reusing existing assets for the game’s world, which is a positive sign.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ Weather Systems Could Reappear in Black Flag Resynced

I’ve been following the news about the new Assassin’s Creed game, supposedly called Black Flag Resynced, and Jeux Vidéo Magazine reported it’s being built using the same Anvil engine as Assassin’s Creed Shadows. That’s really exciting! Other leaks have started popping up too, and a French YouTuber named xj0nathan – who was right about Mirage before – is saying Resynced will even have a similar dynamic weather system to Shadows, like the Atmos system. It sounds like they’re really building on what worked well in the last game!

The Atmos weather system is incredibly impressive, and one of the most sophisticated available. It creates realistic seasonal changes – like snow in the winter and lush greenery in the summer – and offers a wide range of detailed weather effects. Wind and rain realistically interact with the game’s physics, making the game world feel more alive. Plus, weather changes aren’t sudden; things like rainfall and wind speed gradually shift based on factors like humidity and temperature.

While a remake of Black Flag, called Black Flag Resynced, likely won’t directly benefit from the seasonal changes added to Assassin’s Creed Shadows, incorporating dynamic weather could be a brilliant move. Black Flag heavily features wind, tides, and the often harsh power of nature. More than any other Assassin’s Creed game, it makes players feel at the mercy of the elements and the unpredictable sea. Upgraded, realistic weather effects would allow Black Flag Resynced to even better capture the raw, impressive force of the natural world.

Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Resynced Could Be a Perfect Storm for Ubisoft

Remakes are always a gamble – it’s hard to improve a classic without just repeating what’s already been done. However, there’s good reason to be optimistic about Black Flag Resynced. While the original Black Flag is still enjoyable, Ubisoft has the potential to truly enhance it with today’s technology. The game was incredibly ambitious when it first came out in 2013, and updated features like Atmos sound could create an even more immersive pirate adventure.

The developers of Resynced seem to be focusing on what matters, as evidenced by their decision to bring back elements from Skull and Bones – likely to boost profits. While it’s still uncertain if recent rumors and leaks about the game’s development are true, they currently suggest the Black Flag remake is shaping up well.

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2026-01-12 21:38