Daily Gaming Briefing: Assassin's Creed Remake Confirmed and Xbox Update
Ubisoft officially unveils the Assassin's Creed Black Flag remake, while Microsoft rolls out a highly-requested feature for Xbox Series X/S consoles.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Revealed
Ubisoft has officially confirmed the existence of 'Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced,' a ground-up remake of the beloved pirate adventure. The title is scheduled for release on July 9th for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
The project follows years of rumors and leaks regarding the game's development. While the official reveal has satisfied fans, questions remain regarding how the game's modern-day narrative segments will be handled in this updated version.
Xbox Series X/S Receives Quality-of-Life Update
Microsoft has released a new update for Xbox Series X/S consoles that finally allows users to disable the Quick Resume feature for specific games. This functionality has been a top request from the community since the feature's introduction in 2020.
The update aims to resolve stability issues, as disabling Quick Resume for problematic titles is expected to prevent game crashes that have frustrated users.
Industry Updates: Annapurna Switch 2 Ports and Behaviour Interactive Layoffs
Annapurna Interactive has announced five titles coming to the Switch 2, with 'Sayonara Wild Hearts' and 'Lorelei and the Laser Eyes' available immediately. Owners of the original Switch versions are eligible for free upgrades, with 'Stray' slated for release next month.
Meanwhile, Dead by Daylight developer Behaviour Interactive has confirmed layoffs within its mobile and external development teams. The studio cited a decline in demand for these sectors as the primary reason for the staff reductions.
Sources
- After three years of rumours, we've officially seen "ground-up remake" Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced in action (eurogamer.net)
- The best addition to Xbox's most recent update? You can now disable Quick Resume (eurogamer.net)
- Annapurna announces Switch 2 ports of five games (videogameschronicle.com)
- Behaviour Interactive Confirms Layoffs in Mobile and External Development Teams (Game Developer)