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Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced opens to 2 million sales on launch day
Ubisoft has reported that Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, a reworked version of the 2013 pirate-themed original, sold two million copies on its launch day, describing the debut as a "strong start". The disclosure is notable because Ubisoft rarely shares sales figures publicly, making direct comparisons with earlier Assassin's Creed titles or rivals difficult, so the decision to publicise these numbers signals the company's confidence in the release.
The game launched on 9 July and topped Twitch's rankings at release, while reaching a concurrent Steam peak of 99,451 players — said to be the highest ever recorded for an Assassin's Creed title on the platform. Set during the Golden Age of Piracy, it casts players as pirate captain Edward Kenway across the Caribbean and is available on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series consoles. Ahead of launch it was already tracking to out-perform Assassin's Creed Shadows with roughly $14m in gross revenue, though its Steam page has seen debate, with some players praising the visuals and open world while others criticise the inclusion of cosmetic microtransactions in a single-player game.
In short
- Black Flag Resynced sold two million copies on launch day
- Hit a record 99,451 concurrent Steam players for the series
- Some players criticise cosmetic microtransactions in the single-player game
Explained simply
Assassin's Creed is one of the video game industry's major franchises, published by Ubisoft, known for blending historical settings with action-adventure gameplay. Black Flag Resynced is an updated version of the 2013 original, reflecting a growing industry trend of remaking or remastering successful games for newer gaming hardware.
The game is set during the Golden Age of Piracy and follows Edward Kenway, a pirate captain exploring the Caribbean. Players engage in naval combat, exploration and stealth gameplay across the game world, and the updated version is available on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles.
Reissuing and updating older games has become common in the video game industry as publishers seek new commercial opportunities from established franchises. Ubisoft's decision to modernise Black Flag more than a decade after its original release suggests the company believes the game remains appealing to both returning and new players.
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