Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced sells 2 million copies on launch, sets Steam record

Ubisoft released Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced on 9 July 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam, Epic, Ubisoft Store). The remake sold 2 million copies worldwide in its first 24 hours, marking the first time Ubisoft disclosed exact unit sales for a launch. It topped Twitch’s launch‑day chart and reached a peak of 99,451 concurrent players on Steam – the highest ever for the franchise (some reports later cited a peak of 104,756). Critical reception was strong, with Metacritic scores of 84 % and OpenCritic at 85 %, and IGN awarding a 9/10.

Despite the commercial success, the game faced backlash over optional microtransaction packages, which some players felt were priced higher than the base game. The controversy was reflected in mixed Steam user reviews. Ubisoft responded by emphasizing that all extra content is optional.

The launch was accompanied by promotional events, including a themed experience at Skypark Macau Tower and a high‑diving tribute in Sardinia that recreated the series’ iconic “Leap of Faith”. The strong start pushed total Assassin's Creed franchise sales past 250 million copies worldwide, reaffirming its status as one of the best‑selling video‑game series.