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Jul122026 by Natalia GanevaNo Comments

‘Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced’ Sold 2 Million Copies

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Credit: Ubisoft The long-awaited Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced achieved impressive sales immediately upon its release. According to Ubisoft, the remake sold a total of 2 million copies in its first 24 hours. "Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced has already reached 2 million copies sold! Whether you're sailing the seas with us again or stepping aboard the Jackdaw for the first time, thank you from all of us in the SEARR community," Ubisoft shared. By comparison, last year's Assassin's Creed Shadows reached 2 million viewers within two days of its release, but back then, we were talking about players, not sales. Shadows' launch was the second-highest for the franchise. As a reminder, Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is a full-fledged remake of Assassin's Creed ...

Jul102026 by Natalia GanevaNo Comments

Total Cost Of The DLC For ‘Black Flag Resynced’ Significantly Exceeds The Cost Of The Game Itself

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Credit: Ubisoft Assassin's Creed Black Flag is now available, and it comes with a series of DLC packs, the combined cost of which is significantly higher than the game itself. The downloadable content primarily consists of cosmetic items and in-game assets, rather than story-driven expansions. A remake of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced retails for $60 (standard edition), with all paid DLC for the game costing $85. This includes four character and ship skin packs (Hellfire, Master Assassin, Sea Serpent, and Dragonstorm) for $10 each, and a rare collectible map unlock pack for an additional $5. Such add-ons are common in Assassin's Creed games, but their quantity and price at launch have sparked player dissatisfaction. Ubisoft has reiterate...

Mar242026 by Natalia GanevaNo Comments

Ubisoft Reveals Player Statistics For ‘Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ For The First Year Since Its Release

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Credit: Ubisoft Ubisoft is celebrating the first anniversary of the release of the action game Assassin's Creed Shadows. To mark the occasion, the developers shared a fascinating infographic showcasing the community's achievements over the past year. Users have collectively spent an impressive 334,384,499 hours in virtual Japan. During this time, gamers have achieved over 4,007,363,535 kills across various enemies. The series' signature element was also immensely popular, with fans achieving exactly 58,233,600 Leaps of Faith from high synchronization points. In addition, gamers couldn’t pass by the furry inhabitants and petted 26,001,748 adorable cats. Assassin's Creed Shadows takes place in the open world of feudal Japan in 1579. There are two main characters: the agile and s...

Feb262026 by Natalia GanevaNo Comments

‘Assassin’s Creed Hexe’ Creative Director Leaves Ubisoft

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Credit: Ubisoft Ubisoft has suffered further losses. Clint Hocking, creative director of Assassin's Creed Hexe, has left the company. Development of the game will be taken over by one of the series' new directors, Jean Guesdon. He recently took over as creative director of Vantage Studios, which is now responsible for Assassin's Creed. In total, Hawking worked at Ubisoft for nearly 20 years (from 2001 to 2010 and from 2015 to 2026). He was at the helm of Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory, Far Cry 2, Watch Dogs: Legion, and Codename: Hexe. At the request of Video Games Chronicle, Ubisoft confirmed the departure of Hocking: "We are truly grateful to [Clint] for his vision, creative input, and dedication over many years. We wish him all the best in the next chapter." Credit: Ubisoft ...