Ubisoft is releasing Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, a fully remade, next-generation version of its 2013 pirate-themed adventure, on 9 July 2026. The article frames it as one of the year's most anticipated titles, notably because it is a remake rather than an entirely new game, arriving amid a busy year for gaming that also includes GTA 6 and Marvel's Wolverine.

The remake had been rumoured for several years before being officially confirmed with a gameplay trailer earlier in the year. It shares its 9 July release date with EA Sports College Football, though the writer suggests the two very different games should not compete directly for players. The timing also gives both titles room ahead of later AAA releases such as Wolverine and Grand Theft Auto 6, with the author noting many gamers may not yet have finished 007 First Light.