Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced vs Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™ wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™ is $8.60 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced | Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™ |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Wait for Sale | 67 | 50 |
| Quality | 68 | 72 |
| Value | 80 | 30 |
| Popularity | 36 | 39 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $48.59 | $11.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 81.9% positive | 88.1% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 1.4K | 300 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced
Green Man Gaming Cheapest Authorized reseller$48.59−19%Buy 
Loaded Authorized reseller$50.89−15%Buy 
Kinguin Key marketplace$55.80−7%Buy Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™
Side by side over time
Assassin's Creed Black Flag ResyncedAssassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™
Details and requirements
| Item | Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced | Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™ |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | July 9, 2026 | January 1, 1901 |
| Developers | Ubisoft Singapore, Ubisoft Barcelona | Ubisoft Montreal |
| Publishers | Ubisoft | Ubisoft |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 (64 bit only), Windows 11 | Windows Vista SP2 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5-10600K 4.1 GHz, AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz | Intel Core i5 2400S @ 2.5 GHz or better or AMD Phenom II x4 940 @ 3.0 GHz |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (12GB),AMD Radeon RX6600XT (8GB), or Intel ARC B580 (12GB) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 470 or AMD Radeon HD 5850 (1024MB VRAM with Shader Model 5.0) or better |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 65 GB available space | 30 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced or Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™?
Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™ won the comparison against Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced worth buying over Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™?
Based on the metrics, Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™ won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:08 PM UTC