Reviews for Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced are reportedly set to go live on July 8, 2026, one day before the remake’s launch.
According to Insider Gaming, the embargo lifts at 3:00 AM PT, which means 12:00 PM CEST for players in Poland and most of Central Europe.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced
Release Date: July 09, 2026
Genres: Adventure
Ubisoft has officially confirmed that Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced releases on July 9, 2026 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Ubisoft Store, Steam, and Epic Games Store.
TL;DR – Key Info
- Review embargo: reportedly July 8, 2026.
- Embargo time: 3:00 AM PT / 6:00 AM ET / 12:00 PM CEST.
- Release date: July 9, 2026.
- Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Ubisoft Store, Steam, and Epic Games Store.
- Ubisoft describes the game as a remake rebuilt from the ground up on the latest Anvil Engine.
- The remake is a solo experience and does not include multiplayer.
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced review embargo times
If the reported embargo timing holds, reviews will appear globally on July 8, with the exact local time depending on region.
| Region / Time Zone | Reported Review Embargo Time |
|---|---|
| Pacific Time | 3:00 AM – July 8 |
| Eastern Time | 6:00 AM – July 8 |
| British Summer Time | 11:00 AM – July 8 |
| Central European Summer Time | 12:00 PM – July 8 |
| Japan Standard Time | 7:00 PM – July 8 |
| Australian Eastern Time | 8:00 PM – July 8 |
Worth Knowing: The review embargo is reported to lift just one day before launch, so players waiting for reviews will not have much time between verdicts and release.
What is Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced?
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced is Ubisoft’s full remake of Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag. The official Ubisoft page says the game has been rebuilt on the latest version of the Anvil Engine and includes upgraded visuals, improved gameplay mechanics, quality-of-life changes, and new content.
Ubisoft also confirms that the remake adds new story arcs and missions, new sea shanties, pets for the Jackdaw, photo mode, ray-traced lighting, dynamic weather, and smoother open-world streaming with no loading screens when entering major cities.