Updated
Updated · Push Square · Jul 11
Black Flag Resynced Sells 2 Million Copies in 24 Hours, Doubling Shadows' Day-One Player Count
Updated
Updated · Push Square · Jul 11

Black Flag Resynced Sells 2 Million Copies in 24 Hours, Doubling Shadows' Day-One Player Count

3 articles · Updated · Push Square · Jul 11

Summary

  • More than 2 million copies of Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Resynced were sold in its first 24 hours, giving Ubisoft a bigger launch than Assassin’s Creed Shadows.
  • That total doubles Shadows’ opening-day figure of 1 million players, a stronger benchmark because Black Flag Resynced’s number reflects sales rather than overall players.
  • Ubisoft marked the milestone with a redemption code for Crimson Storm sails and 1,500 Animus Keys, while brand chief Martin Schelling tied the response to long-running fan demand for Edward Kenway’s return.
  • The early sales surge matters beyond this release: Ubisoft has said plans for more Assassin’s Creed remakes depend on Black Flag Resynced’s performance, even as Ubisoft Barcelona—one team on the project—recently cut 51 jobs.

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