Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced made a short appearance at the Future Games Show, with game director Richard Knight going over everything that’s changed. Much of it is rehashed from previous features and deep dives, but he also sheds a bit more light on Lucy, one of the three new Officers that Edward can recruit.
As it turns out, she’s a wanted criminal when you first meet, with whispers of her bounty circulating through the port. However, there’s more to her story than you’d think – a family fortune, to be more specific, and unless you help, she won’t be keen on joining you. Then there’s the new Blackbeard-focused quest, which will see players learning more about him and Edward’s past.
Swimming is also notable thanks to the ability to dive anywhere. While this can be useful for sneaking around, it’s also great for reaching certain islands where there’s no spot to dock the Jackdaw. Edward may even find some shortcuts. Finally, Knight talks about another Officer Skill, Brace, which can reduce damage greatly and new Ultimate weapons, allowing you to switch between modes seamlessly during naval combat.
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced arrives on July 9th for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC. Check out our latest hands-on preview for all the details, or listen to Woodkid’s new theme here.
