Ahoy, Matey! AC Black Flag Resynced Devs Are Listening to Your Combat Calls!

Alright, fellow gamers! If you’ve been diving back into the high seas with Edward Kenway in what’s being called Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, you might have noticed a few things feel different. While many aspects of our favorite pirate assassin feel smoother and more polished, some of Edward’s classic combat flair seems to have gone missing at sea.

Players have been quick to point out that certain beloved techniques, like those trusty throwing weapons and even the iconic hidden blade combat we remember from the original, aren’t part of the package this time around. Naturally, this has sparked a bit of a discussion within the community – after all, who doesn’t love sending an enemy sprawling with a well-aimed knife?

So, what’s the deal? Game director Richard Knight recently shed some light on these decisions. He explained that during the development of Resynced, the team had to prioritize. Edward, as a character, already boasts an impressive arsenal and a multitude of ways to dispatch foes. The core combat experience was paramount, and getting that absolutely right was the main goal.

Knight elaborated, “Something like the throwing weapons, while it’s cool, it’s just like, he already has 10 ways to kill somebody.” He highlighted the significant effort and cost involved in completely rebuilding such features from the ground up to fit modern character models, animations, and systems. Essentially, these elements were deemed lower priority compared to perfecting the fundamental action.

But here’s the exciting part for all you nostalgic assassins: while no concrete promises can be made just yet, the development team is definitely paying attention. Knight emphasized that they are “listening to the community” and are “interested in what people want the most.” It seems throwing weapons are high on the list of fan requests, even if reintroducing them would require substantial work.

So, keep those feedback channels buzzing, PakGamers! Your voices are being heard. And as a bonus treat, the director also confirmed that a highly anticipated New Game Plus mode for Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced is indeed in the works. Looks like there’s more pirating adventure on the horizon!