Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Update 1.0.4 Fixes Gameplay and Performance Issues

by Ali Haider

Ubisoft has announced Title Update 1.0.4 for Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, bringing a broad range of bug fixes and improvements across all platforms. The update addresses gameplay issues, performance, stability, visuals, audio, quests, and quality-of-life improvements.

Players can also expect several fixes for save and loading problems, PC-specific improvements, weather adjustments, and multiple quest progression fixes. The patch will be available on July 16.

Patch Notes

Patch Sizes

  • Xbox Series X|S: 15.35 GB
  • PlayStation 5: 2.44 GB
  • PC: 3.71 GB
  • Steam: 2.7 GB

General

  • Fixed multiple save and load issues.
  • Fixed various localization issues affecting Simplified Chinese, Italian, and Arabic.
  • Fixed a dubbing issue affecting voice-over playback and cutscene visuals in localized versions.
  • Improved overall performance and stability.
  • Fixed an issue on PC where cutscenes were locked to 30 FPS when graphics settings were set to Custom.
  • Fixed multiple indoor and cavern lighting issues.
  • Added gameplay hints explaining how to break El Tiburon’s defence during the boss battle.
  • Fixed an issue allowing players to perform a double jump when Advanced Parkour was enabled.

Gameplay

  • Fixed issues allowing players to clip into a ship’s hull while swimming.
  • Fixed an issue where players became locked after moving immediately following a mini-game.
  • Fixed an issue where allies stopped moving if players assassinated their target.
  • Fixed an issue where players could become stuck while harpooning if boarding immediately after beginning the activity.
  • Fixed an issue where civilians entered Brawl zones.
  • Fixed an issue preventing players from dodging the Humpback Whale’s tail slap during harpooning.
  • Fixed an issue where aiming with the Rope Dart or Smoke Bomb would not resume after being hit by an enemy.
  • Fixed an issue where upgrading the Jackdaw while docked could cause the ship to disappear.
  • Fixed an issue where Edward’s hands did not animate during a mini-game.

World

  • Fixed various Animus Wall issues.
  • Fixed various Fast Travel issues.
  • Fixed several locations that players should not have been able to access.
  • Fixed an issue where foggy weather never appeared.
  • Fixed floating bushes by grounding them correctly.
  • Rebalanced the weather system to increase sunny and clear weather conditions.

UI and Menu

  • Fixed an issue where repeatedly opening and closing menus could trap players on the Desynchronization screen.
  • Fixed an issue where map activity icons disappeared after restarting the game.

Visuals and Graphics

  • Fixed various minor graphical issues.
  • Fixed visual issues affecting some Hideout ship models.
  • Fixed multiple character clipping issues.
  • Fixed various clothing clipping issues.
  • Corrected texture issues affecting some side characters.

Audio

  • Fixed an issue where defeating a single enemy could trigger multiple body drop sound effects.

Quest Fixes

  • Rift: Wayward Desires
    • Fixed an issue where players could miss the second zipline after falling from the first.
  • Imagine My Surprise and The Commander’s Ruse
    • Fixed an issue preventing both quests from being completed simultaneously.
  • The Other Brother
    • Fixed an issue allowing Upton to be assassinated too early.
  • The Observatory
    • Fixed an issue where allies failed to arrive alongside Roberts.
  • A Governor No Longer
    • Fixed a progression blocker caused by the Animus Wall.

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced is an action-adventure game developed primarily by Ubisoft Singapore and published by Ubisoft. The game launched on July 9, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. Title Update 1.0.4 will be released on July 16.

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