‘Please Play Us When GTA 6 Comes Out’: Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Developer Teases Post-Game Support
The director of Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, Richard Knight, has suggested the newly-launched pirate remake will continue receiving post-launch support well into November, when the eagerly awaited GTA 6 is set to release. Speaking to YouTuber JorRaptor, Knight said continued support "doesn't feel like a crazy bet", citing plans to fix bugs and add quality-of-life improvements, while jokingly asking fans to keep playing Resynced even once GTA 6 arrives. The comments matter because GTA 6's looming release has prompted many studios to shift their own launches away from its window, making Ubisoft's apparent confidence in sustaining Resynced's player base notable.
Knight confirmed that a New Game Plus mode, already teased by Ubisoft last week alongside news that the game has sold three million copies, is actively in development, partly because a version already exists from Assassin's Creed Shadows. No release date was given. The article also speculates about other possible additions, such as a challenge mode similar to one in Assassin's Creed Mirage, and notes fan hopes for a remake of the original Black Flag's Freedom Cry DLC, though Ubisoft has given no indication this is planned. IGN's review scored the remake 9/10, praising it as more than a visual refresh of the 2013 original.
In short
- Black Flag Resynced director hints at support lasting until GTA 6's November launch
- New Game Plus mode confirmed in development, no date set yet
- Game has sold three million copies since release, IGN rated it 9/10
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The case for
Ubisoft should sustain post-launch support for Black Flag Resynced because the game has proven commercially and critically successful with 3 million sales and a 9/10 review, meaning an established player base genuinely values ongoing development. Not all players prioritise GTA 6, and focused bug fixes and quality-of-life improvements require manageable resource commitment whilst maintaining goodwill, franchise reputation, and player loyalty—a pragmatic investment in long-term franchise health.
The case against
Ubisoft should acknowledge that GTA 6's November release will inevitably pull the majority of the gaming audience away from Resynced, making sustained post-launch support an inefficient allocation of finite development resources. History shows players migrate en masse to such dominant releases; attempting to compete for engagement in this environment is unrealistic and diverts resources that could be better deployed on future projects with their own distinct market windows and momentum.
Explained simply
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is a remake of a 2013 pirate-themed video game from Ubisoft. The game has sold three million copies since its recent launch, showing that players are interested in an updated version of the original game.
Grand Theft Auto 6 is one of the most anticipated video games ever and is set to release in November. When major games from the Grand Theft Auto series launch, they typically dominate players' attention and spending, which is why other publishers tend to avoid releasing new games at the same time.
Games in today's market often receive continued support after launch, with developers releasing fixes and new content to keep players engaged. For a recently released title, it can be particularly important to show commitment to post-launch development when a major competitor is about to arrive, since players might otherwise abandon the game for the new release.
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