FOX on Games - Video Game News & Industry Analysis | Assassin's Creed Black Flag Remake

FOX on Games - Video Game News & Industry Analysis | Assassin's Creed Black Flag Remake

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May 2, 2026 · 2 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the remake of Assassin's Creed Black Flag, detailing its new features and release date.

Edward Kenway returns. 🏴‍☠️ Bryan Hultgren reports on the first look at "Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced" and its July 9 release. ​Ubisoft has officially confirmed a top-to-bottom remake of the beloved pirate adventure. Powered by the Anvil engine, this "Resynced" version introduces modernized combat, a much-requested crouch mechanic, and expanded story content featuring Blackbeard. We break down the technical upgrades, the reworked stealth systems, and why July 9 is the date every pirate assassin needs to circle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Guest: Bryan Hultgren

Topics covered

  • video game news
  • industry analysis
  • Assassin's Creed
  • game remakes
  • combat mechanics
  • story content

Keywords

  • Assassin's Creed
  • Black Flag
  • remake
  • Ubisoft
  • video game news
  • combat mechanics
  • Blackbeard

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Ubisoft

Products: Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced

Books & works: Assassin's Creed Black Flag

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