Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Confirmed to Feature Drunk Load Screen After Ubisoft Post Confuses Fans
Ubisoft has confirmed that the upcoming Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced will feature a drunken load screen similar to the original game. This clarification comes after a post from the company caused confusion among fans regarding the gameplay. The remake is set to be released on July 9, 2026, for multiple platforms.
- ▪Ubisoft confirmed that Edward Kenway will still have a drunken load screen in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced.
- ▪A previous post from Ubisoft led to confusion among fans about the gameplay features.
- ▪The remake is scheduled for release on July 9, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X | S.
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Assassin's Creed: Black Flag ResyncedAssassin's Creed 4Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Confirmed to Feature Drunk Load Screen After Ubisoft Post Confuses Fans"There will be rum."By Michael CripeUpdated: May 23, 2026 10:45pm UTC1 commentsUbisoft has confirmed Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced will still let Edward Kenway get drunk and stumble around the Animus load screen, despite concerns to the contrary.The publisher behind the stealth action franchise sent fans for a loop yesterday with a post showing gameplay of what it called a "AC Black Flag Resynced drunk loading screen." It's a bit strange, as the footage showed the remake's pirate protagonist walking through a digital world with a steady stride as the screen around him wobbled back and forth.Fans familiar with the original…
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