Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Steam Pre-Orders Have Already Beaten Skull & Bones’ Lifetime Sales, Analyst Claims
Steam pre-orders for Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, Ubisoft’s remake of the 2013 pirate-themed flagship title, have significantly outpaced recent mainline releases. According to analyst Rhys Elliot of Alinea Analytics, the remake’s pre-order numbers on Steam are 5.39 times higher than those for Assassin’s Creed Shadows, the franchise’s most recent entry.
Remarkably, Resynced’s pre-order revenue has already exceeded the lifetime sales of Skull & Bones, Ubisoft’s ambitious but underperforming pirate-themed spinoff that launched in 2024 after extended development. The strong pre-order performance suggests renewed player enthusiasm for Black Flag, widely regarded as a fan-favorite entry in the series.
Elliot’s analysis indicates Resynced represents a much-needed commercial opportunity for Ubisoft following Shadows’ softer market performance. The remake’s exceptional reception on Steam demonstrates substantial player demand for a modernized version of the classic title, positioning it as a potential franchise highlight.