Black Flag Resynced, while making several modifications to the original game, introduces a wealth of new content that enriches the beloved Assassin’s Creed experience. Players can look forward to an array of new sidequests, including an entirely new chapter that becomes accessible later in the game. Enhancements have also been made to combat, stealth mechanics, the Jackdaw, and the legendary ships that players have come to admire. This guide aims to navigate you through the fresh content as you progress, ensuring you unlock everything without missing a beat.
How to access all new content in Black Flag Resynced
- Mayan Stones now provide a Trinket that absorbs gunfire, in addition to the Mayan Armor.
- Players can no longer pick up enemy weapons.
- Hidden blade combat is limited to finishers only.
- Stealth missions no longer have fail conditions if you are detected.
In terms of the Jackdaw and ship combat, the outfits have received a makeover, with the Jackdaw’s Ship Plans now referred to as Ultimate Plans, and the Treasure Maps have undergone some changes as well. Below is a detailed list of everything new, organized by the sequence in which it unlocks during gameplay.
1. Rope Dart (Sequence 3: Sugarcane and Its Yields)
This new combat tool allows players to hang enemies or pull them closer, although it comes with a cooldown period.
2. A bunch of quests, Rifts, and two new pets (Sequence 4: This Old Cove)
Once you take the cove at Great Inagua, a significant set of unlocks becomes available:
- Art Lover quest: Meet the butler, Bernard, who will guide you in collecting art pieces to restore the manor’s lost collection.
- Two new officer quests: A Second Chance and A Proper Shipwright will appear, allowing you to recruit two officers for the Jackdaw, each providing unique abilities and a pair of pistols upon completion.
- Rifts and Animus Projects: New narrative activities called Rifts explore Edward Kenway’s choices, with the first appearing on the south coast of Great Inagua after completing This Old Cove. Data Fragments for Animus Projects can also be earned, unlocking cosmetics and gear.
- Two new pets: Soot the Cat can be found in Great Inagua, while Albert the Monkey awaits you in southeast Havana, adding a charming touch to your adventures.
3. Blackbeard’s Treasure sidequest (Sequence 8: Do Not Go Gently)
This sidequest activates after completing Do Not Go Gently in Sequence 8, leading players on a treasure hunt for Blackbeard’s riches via a special map, serving as an epilogue for Ed Thatch’s character.
4. Captain Stede Bonnet sidequest (Sequence 8: Marooned)
Following the completion of Marooned, players will discover the Captain Stede Bonnet sidequest marker in the manor at Great Inagua. This quest revolves around the merchant-turned-pirate, Stede Bonnet, whom players encounter throughout their journey.
5. A World Without Gold chapter and one more officer quest (Sequence 11: Everything is Permitted)
This late-game unlock is particularly noteworthy, adding an entirely new chapter to the narrative. After completing Everything is Permitted, players will find the That Bastard Maynard quest marker near the tavern in Great Inagua. This quest delves into the story of Maynard, the pirate-hunter briefly encountered in the original game.
Completing this questline will unlock the officer Tobias Smith, along with his upgrade. His journey continues separately from A World Without Gold, leading to further quests that culminate in unlocking a new mortar type for the Jackdaw, capable of firing a continuous stream. This represents the final major addition in Black Flag Resynced.
