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Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced sold 3 million in its first week
Ubisoft has announced that Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, its remake of the 2013 pirate adventure, sold over 3 million copies in its first week across PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. The milestone builds on a strong launch, during which the game reportedly outperformed Assassin's Creed Shadows to become Ubisoft's best-selling title on Steam, suggesting Black Flag Resynced could ultimately become the best-selling entry in the entire series.
The figure was shared via the official Assassin's Creed social media account, alongside confirmation that a New Game Plus mode is in development, something previously teased by the game's director. On its 9 July launch, the remake sold 2 million units and peaked at over 104,000 concurrent players on Steam alone. The rollout has not been entirely smooth, however, with the game briefly review-bombed over heavy launch-day microtransactions and hit by a Ubisoft Connect outage that left it unplayable on PC despite being advertised as offline-capable. Reports also suggest Ubisoft is working on a remake of the original Assassin's Creed, potentially timed for the series' 20th anniversary in late 2027.
In short
- Black Flag Resynced sold over 3 million copies in one week
- New Game Plus mode officially confirmed as in development
- Launch marred by microtransaction backlash and a Ubisoft Connect outage
Explained simply
Assassin's Creed is a long-running video game series developed by Ubisoft that has been a cornerstone of the company's business for nearly two decades. The franchise blends historical settings with action and adventure gameplay, attracting millions of players worldwide.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag was originally released in 2013 and became one of the most popular entries in the franchise, largely because of its setting during the golden age of piracy. Ubisoft has now released Black Flag Resynced, a remake that updates the game for modern hardware while keeping the core experience intact.
Video game remakes have become an increasingly important part of major publishers' strategies, as they can introduce classic titles to new players while capitalising on existing fan nostalgia. The commercial success of such remakes tells the industry whether it is worth investing in bringing older games back to life rather than always focusing on new releases.