Singapore gamers have extra reason to celebrate today — Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, the fully rebuilt remake of the fan-favourite pirate chapter, is out now on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, with the PC version unlocking at 10 PM SGT tonight. The kicker: this remake was led by Ubisoft Singapore. Standard Edition on Steam is S$79.90.
A Singapore Studio Behind a AAA Remake
Ubisoft Singapore led development of Black Flag Resynced, with many of the original game’s developers returning to the project — making this one of the highest-profile AAA titles to be helmed out of our local game development scene. The remake is built on the latest version of Ubisoft’s Anvil Engine, the same foundation that powers the current-generation AC titles.
The original Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag (2013) remains one of the most beloved entries in the series, celebrated for its open-world Caribbean pirate setting, Edward Kenway’s charismatic arc, and its defining naval combat. Resynced is a faithful recreation of that game, not a sequel or reimagining — but it arrives with a comprehensive suite of modernisation.
What Ubisoft Singapore Has Rebuilt
Across combat, movement, stealth, and the world itself, nearly every system has been touched. Combat shifts to a reworked parry-driven model with visceral takedowns. The stealth toolkit gains an Observe mode for pre-engagement scouting, plus the freedom to crouch or dive from any position. Parkour adds manual jumps and side ejects for more deliberate traversal.
Dynamic weather reshapes both fights and exploration, while destructible environmental objects add consequence to encounters. New storylines have been written for Blackbeard and Stede Bonnet, giving fan-favourite characters expanded arcs. Matt Ryan returns to voice Edward Kenway with the original cast in tow, and the game gains a photo mode alongside ship customisation that now extends to pet companions on the Jackdaw.
Naval Combat Gets a Complete Overhaul
The Jackdaw’s Caribbean dominance is back — and it’s been rebuilt from the hull up. Secondary weapons are now part of your naval arsenal, and newly recruitable officers bring special abilities into fleet battles. The vessel itself can be customised more extensively than before, and the soundscape gains ten new sea shanties plus an original song reimagined by French composer Woodkid.
Crucially, Ubisoft has confirmed this is not an RPG. The stat-heavy mechanics introduced in Odyssey and Valhalla are absent — Resynced keeps the original’s tight, narrative-driven pace. If you stepped away from the series during its RPG era, this is built with you in mind.
Editions and Pricing for Singapore
The Standard Edition is available on Steam SG at S$79.90. Deluxe and Collector’s Edition tiers are available at higher price points — check the Steam listing or the Ubisoft Store for current SGD pricing on those. The game is also sold through the Epic Games Store on PC, and physical copies for PS5 are available at major game retailers and electronics chains.
Release timing for Singapore: PS5 and Xbox Series X|S players can jump in now — console versions unlocked at local midnight. PC launches globally at 2 PM UTC (14:00 UTC), which for Singapore means the game goes live at 10 PM SGT tonight. Ubisoft Connect streaming is also available via Nvidia GeForce Now and Blacknut.
Whether you’re revisiting a classic or discovering Edward Kenway for the first time, Black Flag Resynced is a major showcase of what Singapore’s games industry can ship. Follow our Singapore gaming scene coverage and game news for more on what’s landing locally this week.