Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Story Includes New Rifts, Arcs, and Cutscenes

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  • Primary Subject: Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced (2026 Remake)
  • Key Update: The remake features six hours of new story content written by Darby McDevitt, featuring original voice actors and expanded character depth for Edward Kenway.
  • Status: Confirmed
  • Last Verified: April 24, 2026
  • Quick Answer: Yes, Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced adds six hours of new story content, recruit missions for Jackdaw officers, and additional cutscenes featuring the original cast.

Assassin's Creed Black Flag's remake has been confirmed, and people can't wait.

Set to release on July 9, players have been waiting years for Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced. The game includes the story you love with enhanced graphics, gameplay, and more. With a remake, fans are expecting some new additions to the game - and Resynced is definitely going to deliver.

Here's what we know about the new content in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced.

What to Expect in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced New Content

On top of the story from the original Assassin's Creed Black Flag, players will get a whopping 6 hours of new main story content in Resynced.

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Credit: Ubisoft

The content was penned by David McDevitt, who wrote the original Black Flag as well as Revelations and Valhalla. All the new cutscenes will feature the original actors, including Matt Ryan as Edward Kenway.

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The new story content will feature two of everyone's favorite characters, Blackbeard and Stede Bonnet. There will also be three new characters - officers who each have their own questline and cutscenes to recruit them onto the Jackdaw.

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Credit: Ubisoft

Another thing to look forward to is a new cutscene involving Edward and his wife, Caroline, giving more depth to their tragic past.

Besides that, fans can expect to learn more about Edward and his character. During the showcase, they spoke about putting more focus on Edward's story, saying, "Today, the modern day has evolved. For Resynced, we have approached it in a way that focuses on Edward's journey, while still connecting his memories to the Animus. The modern-day rifts in Resynced will feature new moments that focus on Edward's internal struggles."

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There's plenty of new stories to play through in Resynced, and it's already looking good.

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