Official confirmation from Ubisoft states that Edward Kenway will remain able to stagger around the Animus loading sequence while intoxicated in the upcoming Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced. This assurance comes after worries emerged regarding the feature’s inclusion.
Studio staff responsible for the stealth action series confused followers yesterday when sharing
that showed gameplay of what it called a “AC Black Flag Resynced drunk loading screen”. The video appeared odd because the pirate lead moved with a consistent pace while the display frame shook side to side.
Those who played the original Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag recall how the 2013 game let Edward consume rum and stumble across the Animus loading area during a specific story segment. However, the recent update from Ubisoft left some worried the remake might swap this classic moment for something else entirely.
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One individual on X, formerly known as Twitter, commented that the situation was awkward. They wrote, “I’m sorry man but this is genuinely embarrassing why would you post this,”
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Another observer noted the discrepancy in the character’s animation. They remarked, “But he’s not acting or moving like he’s drunk at all…”
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Uncertainty surrounds whether the initial update was intended as humour, yet it prompted many enthusiastic followers of Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced to seek clarification. Fortunately, the publisher returned within 24 hours to confirm that the memorable sequence would indeed return. The footage demonstrating the fresh take on an inebriated Edward Kenway appears further down.
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Lead producer Justin Ng added a final note in a subsequent post. His message read, “Keep Rum and Carry On,”
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The title is scheduled to launch on July 9, 2026, across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X | S. In addition to the alcohol themed loading sequence, the studio verified that players can toggle the heads-up display off and that blood effects will remain visible during fights.
Discussions with the Ubisoft Singapore team revealed details regarding the effort required to revisit Edward Kenway’s narrative during a recent preview gathering. For our early impressions, you can click here.
