Ubisoft has announced that Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced will include a fully customisable HUD, a feature borrowed from the RPG entries in the series. The developer confirmed the upgrade in a detailed Reddit post, explaining that players can toggle individual UI elements or choose from four presets to suit their playstyle.
The presets range from leaving everything on for maximum information to disabling all HUD elements for full immersion. For example, players can turn off visual cues for parrying and rely on enemy animations instead, adding a layer of difficulty.
Ubisoft also detailed combat overhauls, including a new Defense bar for enemies. Edward must reduce this bar to land more effective blows. A visual tell—such as an enemy's headpiece falling off—indicates when the defense is broken, aiding those who play without the UI.
Despite these RPG-inspired additions, Ubisoft emphasised that Black Flag Resynced remains an action-adventure game. “There are no levels, no gear scores and no progression gates,” the post reads. Health and defense bars are optional, and combat functions similarly to the original 2013 title.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced launches on July 9, 2026, for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
