Ubisoft details graphical options and performance for Assassin’s Creed Black Flag RE: Sync on PlayStation and Xbox consoles By Beatriz
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Important details about the next version of Assassin’s Creed Black Flag RE: Sync, the highly anticipated remake, have been released. The information covers specifications and target frames per second (FPS) for console platforms.
First details for the PC version of Assassin’s Creed Black Flag RE: Sync
Ubisoft has detailed the complete technical sheet for the game’s PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S consoles.
Once again, the Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag revamp project is close to completion, with performance information and FPS targets finally made public.
The new edition of the acclaimed Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag was developed with a cutting-edge graphics engine, promising to deliver never-before-seen elements and a superior gaming experience. As July 9, 2026 approaches, the company has released technical data for the main consoles on the market.
Visual and performance settings on PlayStation 5
Graphics options available to players on PS5 include:
- Performance Mode:It offers 60 frames per second (FPS) with standard Ray Tracing, ideal for maximum fluidity in gameplay.
- High Quality Mode:Prioritizes visual fidelity, with 30 FPS and improved Ray Tracing for more detailed graphics.
- Balanced Mode:It features 40 FPS with improved Ray Tracing, seeking a middle ground between fluidity and graphic quality.
- Resolution:Upscaled to 2160P in all options.
What to expect from the game on PlayStation 5 Pro
For PS5 Pro owners, the graphics settings are as follows:
- Performance Mode:Maintains 60 frames per second (FPS), but with improved Ray Tracing.
- High Quality Mode:It runs at 30 FPS, also with improved Ray Tracing.
- Balanced Mode:Delivers 40 FPS, taking advantage of improved Ray Tracing.
- Resolution:Supports upscaled 2160P, with the added benefit of PSSR technology for optimized upscale.
Version for Xbox Series S will have specific settings
The Xbox Series S version will have dedicated settings:
- High Quality Mode:It will run at 30 frames per second (FPS) with standard ray tracing.
- Resolution:Reaches 1620P through magnification.
Performance and image details on Xbox Series X
The visual alternatives for the Xbox Series X are:
- Performance Mode:Reaches 60 frames per second (FPS) with standard Ray Tracing, prioritizing fluidity.
- High Quality Mode:Operates at 30 FPS, utilizing enhanced Ray Tracing for a richer visual.
- Balanced Mode:It offers 40 FPS with improved Ray Tracing, seeking a balance between quality and smoothness.
- Resolution:It is expanded to 2160P.
It is important to understand the distinctions: standard ray tracing is used to calculate the global illumination scattered across the scene. Improved Ray Tracing goes further, also incorporating the rendering of surfaces that reflect light, adding greater visual realism.
Information about the recommended specifications for the desktop edition, which includes requirements from the minimum setting for Full HD to the Ultra 4K preset, had already been published in April 2026.
The global launch of Assassin’s Creed Black Flag RE: Sync is scheduled for July 9, 2026, with versions for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. Edition prices vary: the standard edition will cost 8,360 yen (including taxes, 8,350 yen on Xbox only), the Deluxe will sell for 9,790 yen (tax included, 9,800 yen on Xbox), and the Collector’s Edition package for PS5 will cost 27,940 yen (taxes already applied).
