Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Global Release and Preload Times Set
▼ Summary
– Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced releases on July 7, 2026, with preloads starting earlier for Xbox Series X/S on June 22.
– The remastered 2013 game features improved visuals, gameplay enhancements, and new story content but removes the original multiplayer and first-person modern-day segments.
– Preloads begin on Xbox Series X/S from June 22 at 2pm UTC, and on PC and PS5 from July 7 at 2pm UTC or 12am local time respectively.
– On PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, the game launches at midnight local time on July 7.
– On PC and cloud streaming services, release times vary by region, aligning with 10am Eastern / 7am Pacific / 3pm UK on July 7.
Ubisoft has officially locked in the global release and preload schedule for Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, bringing Edward Kenway’s legendary voyage back to modern hardware after years of anticipation and a flood of leaks.
Originally launched in 2013, this swashbuckling adventure has been rebuilt from the ground up for PC and current-generation consoles. Players can expect enhanced visuals, meaningful gameplay refinements, and a wealth of new story content. However, as previously confirmed, the original multiplayer mode and first-person modern-day segments have been cut to keep the focus squarely on exploring the Caribbean.
The game launches on July 9, but preloads and staggered release windows begin earlier. Here’s the full breakdown of when you can set sail, no matter where you live.
Preload times kick off on Monday, June 22, 2026, for Xbox Series X/S at 2pm UTC. Then, on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, PlayStation 5 preloads go live at 12am local time, while PC preloads begin at 2pm UTC.
The actual release schedule is more layered. On PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, the game unlocks at midnight local time on July 7. For PC across Ubisoft Connect, Steam, and the Epic Games Store , as well as via cloud streaming on GeForce and Blacknut , the rollout varies by region. All PC versions align with 10am Eastern / 7am Pacific / 3pm UK time on July 7.
Below is the complete list of global release times by territory:
- AEST (Sydney): 12am (PC), 12am (PS5, Xbox)With preloads already rolling on Xbox and the full launch just days away, the Caribbean awaits. Get ready to raise the anchor.
