Ubisoft Singapore has unveiled Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag Resynced, a remake that promises to recapture the essence of classic level design. Creative director Paul Fu confirmed that buildings will be closer together to facilitate parkour, moving away from the vast open fields of Origins or Odyssey. Additionally, graphics, systems, story, and missions will be updated.
Enhanced Anvil Engine for physics and smooth traversal 🏃♂️
The remake will use an updated version of the Anvil engine, optimized to provide smoother transitions between ledges and rooftops. Fu explained that the key lies in urban density: narrow streets and adjoining balconies allow for uninterrupted escape routes. Collision detection has also been redesigned to prevent Edward Kenway from getting stuck on corners, a recurring issue in the more recent titles with open maps.
Parkour is back, but without hurting your fingers 😅
After years of running through endless deserts in Origins and jumping between rocks in Odyssey, returning to a port with railings every few meters will be a relief for your tendons. Veteran players will remember that time when climbing a rooftop didn't require a master's degree in navigation. That said, don't expect the guards to be dumber: they'll have better AI now, but at least you'll be able to escape through an alley without having to cross half of Egypt.