Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag Resynced is a remaster that remixed plenty of the original's mechanics to bring it more in line with the action-oriented RPG nature of other recent AC games.
One feature players noticed missing was New Game Plus, a massive selling point for a game with as many upgrades and unlockables as Black Flag. Luckily, after weeks of eager fan anticipation, Ubisoft has revealed that the update is dropping next week, right before Halloween!
Second Verse, Same As the First
New Game Plus is a mechanic baked into gaming for decades now, allowing players who clear the game to start a new run, often at a greater difficulty, with all of their unlocks, levels, and items intact. This can provide a unique way to see the game, clearing obstacles the moment they come, while allowing the devs to create a more challenging gameplay experience.
Once they know you're all stocked up, they can throw late-game threats at you right from the outset, maybe even hiding special encounters or items behind early sections you wouldn't be able to access without your full suite of abilities. The Assassin's Creed games have housed New Game Plus systems for ages...
