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Ubisoft’s much-awaited return to the Golden Age of Piracy is almost here, with Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced less than a week away from release. To help players make sure they can play as Edward Kenway as soon as the game goes live, we have compiled everything you need to know about how you can access the Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced preload.

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Preload Start Date and Time

Ubisoft has confirmed the preload times for Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced for all platforms, which will vary depending on your system. Here is a breakdown of the preload start times across all the different platforms:

  • Xbox Series X/S: June 22, 2026, at 2 PM UTC (Preload available now)
  • PlayStation 5: July 7, 2026, at 12 AM (local time)
  • PC: July 7, 2026, at 2 PM UTC

Since Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced is set to launch on July 9, 2026, players can have the game ready to launch 2 days before it actually releases. Additionally, preloads for the game on the PlayStation Store will release at midnight local time for players, regardless of where they are in the world.

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As the preload time will be different for PC players around the world, here is when the Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced preload will begin all over the world:

RegionPreload TimesUS (West)7 AM PDT, July 7US (East)10 AM EDT, July 7Brazil11 AM BRT, July 7UK3 PM BST, July 7Germany4 PM CEST, July 7France4 PM CEST, July 7South Africa4 PM SAST, July 7Turkey5 PM TRT, July 7Russia (Moscow)5 PM MSK, July 7UAE6 PM GST, July 7India7 PM IST, July 7Singapore10 PM SGT, July 7Philippines10 PM PHT, July 7China10 PM CST, July 7South Korea11 PM KST, July 7Japan11 PM JST, July 7Australia (Sydney)12 AM AEST, July 8New Zealand2 AM NZST, July 8

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Download Size

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced using the new Anvil Engine for overhauled visuals and refined gameplay. However, despite this overhaul, Ubisoft has managed to keep the game’s file size relatively small compared to other modern AAA titles. Here is a breakdown of the file sizes for the Assassin’s Creed Black Flag remake:

PlatformEstimated File SizePlayStation 5~61.87 GBXbox Series X/S~64.13 GBPC~63.10 GB Image Credit: Ubisoft

If you want to check if your system can handle the game, you can check out the Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced system requirements.

How to Preload Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced on PS5

  • Navigate to the Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced PlayStation Store page.
  • If you have pre-ordered Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, head to your library.
  • Find the game in your library and select the Download button.
  • If you have not pre-ordered, you need to purchase the game before the preload option becomes available on July 7.
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How to Preload Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced on Xbox Series X/S

  • Head to the Microsoft Store page for Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced.
  • You can head directly to the My games and apps section if you have pre-ordered the game.
  • Select the game and choose the Download button.
  • If you do not see the option to download, make sure you have pre-ordered the game. Once you purchase it, the game should appear in your “Ready to Install” queue.
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How to Preload Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced on PC (Steam)

  • Head to the Steam page for Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced.
  • Make sure you have pre-ordered the game.
  • Head to your Steam library and find the Assassin’s Creed title.
  • Once the preload becomes available on July 7, the Preload button will become clickable.
  • Select your desired installation directory and confirm the download.
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How to Preload Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced on PC (Epic Games Store)

  • Head to the Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced page on Epic Games Store.
  • Navigate to your Epic Games library if you have already pre-ordered the game.
  • Find Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced in your library and click on it.
  • Once the preload window opens on July 7, the option to preload will become available.
Image Credit: Epic Games

How to Preload Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced on PC (Ubisoft Connect)

  • Launch the Ubisoft Connect app and make sure you have pre-ordered Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced.
  • Head to the Games tab and locate the game.
  • Once the preload is live on July 7, you will see the option to pre-load the game.

That’s everything you need to know about preloading Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced. Will you be preloading the game and taking on the Caribbean waters as Edward Kenway? Tell us in the comments below!

When do preloads go live for Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced?

The Black Flag Resynced preloads are currently live for Xbox players, with PC and PS5 preloads set to go live on July 7, 2026.

How many editions does Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced have?

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced has three editions: Standard Edition, Deluxe Edition, and Collector’s Edition.

When does Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced come out?

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced comes out on July 9, 2026.

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