Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is a game that's already received glowing reviews and is on track to be one of the best-selling games in the franchise. But the developers aren't resting on their laurels. They're planning to support the game post-release with new features and updates, including New Game+ and a blowpipe mechanic. However, they're also facing a challenge: the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6 is set to release soon, and many players might be tempted to drop Black Flag Resynced in favor of the new GTA game.
In an interview, game director Richard Knight acknowledged this potential issue. He said, 'I mean, I can’t say anything officially, but you know, it doesn’t feel like a crazy bet. I mean, we definitely need to support the game…We need to, you know, fix bugs. Sorry for anyone running into bugs. They hurt. They’re painful for us, too. And we do want to add some quality-of-life stuff. So, I mean, it’s a pretty reasonable guess. Also, please play us when GTA 6 comes out.'
Knight's plea is a humorous yet honest realization that many games will be forgotten once GTA 6 is released. He also mentioned that New Game+ is a low-risk feature that they're working on, and a blowpipe mechanic is being added to the game. Additionally, the catch ledge game mechanic from Assassin's Creed Shadows is being tested and should be added to Resynced in the future.
However, one thing players might not see in Black Flag Resynced is hidden blade combat. Knight has heard the community's demand for it, but they can't make any promises. Despite this, the developers are committed to supporting the game post-release and adding new features and updates.
In conclusion, Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is a game that's already received glowing reviews and is on track to be one of the best-selling games in the franchise. But the developers are still working hard to support the game post-release with new features and updates, including New Game+ and a blowpipe mechanic. However, they're also facing a challenge: the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6 is set to release soon, and many players might be tempted to drop Black Flag Resynced in favor of the new GTA game.