What the Final Black Flag Resynced Update Means for Players
This final update gives players more reasons to replay the game with New Game Plus and a brutal Nightmare mode, while adding requested community features and cosmetics.
This final update gives players more reasons to replay the game with New Game Plus and a brutal Nightmare mode, while adding requested community features and cosmetics.
Key points - Ubisoft announced the final major content update for Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, version 1.0.8, releasing October 27. - The update adds New Game Plus, Nightmare difficulty, community chests, new takedowns, cosmetics, and bug fixes. - Nightmare difficulty makes enemies deal 1.8x damage, disables one-shot kill safety, and increases ship and sea creature danger. - New takedowns from the original 2013 Black Flag include hidden blade, unarmed, single sword, and gunblade moves. - New cosmetics like outfits, pet skins, and trinkets are unlocked by playing New Game Plus.
Timeline - Last week: Ubisoft revealed New Game Plus mode after months of silence. - This week: Ubisoft detailed the full final major update in patch notes. - October 27: Version 1.0.8 releases on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
FAQ
Q: What is included in the final major update for Black Flag Resynced? A: The update includes New Game Plus, Nightmare difficulty, community chests, new takedowns, new cosmetics, and bug fixes.
Q: How does Nightmare difficulty change the game? A: Enemies deal 1.8x damage, parries are harder, one-shot kill safety is disabled, stealth favors enemies, and ships and sea creatures are more dangerous.
Q: When and where can I get the update? A: Version 1.0.8 releases on October 27 for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
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