Key Takeaways
- Ubisoft confirmed that Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced sold two million copies in its first day of release.
- The game broke records by becoming the most-watched game on Twitch and attracting a high number of concurrent players on Steam.
- Positive reception from critics and players alike has been reported, with the game holding an average score of 85 on OpenCritic.
Ubisoft announced that its latest remake, Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, achieved a remarkable milestone by selling two million copies in just one day. The game launched on July 9, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, as well as through Ubisoft+. It quickly garnered attention from both players and critics alike.
The launch was particularly successful, with the game setting a new record by becoming the most-watched title on Twitch on its release date. Additionally, it attracted 99,451 simultaneous Steam players during its first 24 hours, marking a significant achievement for an Assassin’s Creed game on the platform.
According to Ubisoft, Black Flag Resynced also broke records on Steam, with an all-time peak of 104,756 concurrent players recorded on July 12. This figure represents the highest number achieved by any game in the series on Steam since its inception.
The positive reception from critics and players was evident as well. The game currently holds an average score of 85 on OpenCritic, with 93% of listed critics recommending it. Metacritic also awarded it a score of 84 based on 86 PlayStation 5 reviews. Ubisoft described the remake as the highest-rated Assassin’s Creed release since the original Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag.
Player feedback was largely positive, with an average rating of 4.79 out of five on the PlayStation Store and a reported rating of 4.7 out of five on the Xbox Store shortly after launch. Steam categorises its user reviews as ‘Mostly Positive,’ although the percentage has fluctuated slightly over time.
Martin Schelling, head of the Assassin’s Creed brand, expressed satisfaction with the game's performance, stating that the number of players joining on the first day and the positive reviews were the response Ubisoft had hoped to receive. He highlighted the importance of the original Black Flag to both Ubisoft and its community.
The successful launch comes as Ubisoft Barcelona faces restructuring plans that could eliminate 51 positions. Employees at the studio began strike action on June 30, demanding an agreement that would protect these affected roles. Despite the proposed cuts, Ubisoft Barcelona is expected to remain open but may be reorganised to focus entirely on the Rainbow Six series.
Ubisoft Singapore led the development of Black Flag Resynced, rebuilding the 2013 game with the latest version of Ubisoft’s Anvil engine. The remake includes updated graphics, revised combat mechanics, improved stealth and parkour elements, expanded naval mechanics, and additional story content. Players once again control Edward Kenway as he navigates through the Caribbean during the Golden Age of Piracy.
Ubisoft’s next major series entry is currently known as Assassin’s Creed Codename Hexe, with reports suggesting it could arrive in 2027. Unconfirmed leaks indicate that the game will feature a protagonist named Anika who is connected to the Auditore family.
