Ubisoft has unveiled the preload and launch times for Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced, set to release on July 9. Players on Xbox Series X|S have had the opportunity to preload the game since June 22, while those on PlayStation 5 and PC can begin downloading on July 7.
Preload and Launch Schedule
The preload schedule is as follows:
- Xbox Series X|S: June 22 at 2 PM UTC
- PS5: July 7 at 12 AM local time
- PC: July 7 at 2 PM UTC
Launch times for July 9 are staggered across different time zones:
- Los Angeles: 7 AM PT (PC, Xbox Series X|S, PS5)
- New York: 10 AM PT (PC, Xbox Series X|S, PS5)
- Montreal: 10 AM (PC), 12 AM (Xbox Series X|S, PS5)
- Mexico: 8 AM CST (PC), 12 AM CST (Xbox Series X|S, PS5)
- Sao Paulo: 11 AM BRT (PC), 12 AM BRT (Xbox Series X|S, PS5)
- London: 12 AM BST (Xbox Series X|S, PS5), 3 PM BST (PC)
- Warsaw: 12 AM CEST (Xbox Series X|S, PS5), 4 PM CEST (PC)
- Paris: 12 AM CEST (Xbox Series X|S, PS5), 4 PM CEST (PC)
- Abu Dhabi: 12 AM GST (Xbox Series X|S, PS5), 6 PM GST (PC)
- Johannesburg: 12 AM SAST (Xbox Series X|S, PS5), 4 PM SAST (PC)
- Shanghai: 12 AM CST (Xbox Series X|S, PS5), 10 PM CST (PC)
- Tokyo: 12 AM JST (Xbox Series X|S, PS5), 11 PM JST (PC)
- Seoul: 12 AM KST (Xbox Series X|S, PS5), 11 PM KST (PC)
- Sydney: 12 AM AEST (Xbox Series X|S, PS5), 12 AM AEST (PC) (July 10)
Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced aims to modernize the original game with several improvements, including an overhauled combat system, more challenging enemies, enhanced social stealth, and extensive customization options for the Jackdaw, Edward Kenway's ship. The game will be available in Standard, Digital Deluxe, and Collector's Editions, with prices ranging from $60 to $200. Early PS5 owners might see enhanced hair effects, and players can prepare for the seafaring adventure by exploring the game's sea shanties and real-life stunt recreations.