Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced System Requirements: PC Specs, PS5, Xbox Series X|S & Steam Deck Performance Guide
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced is a full remake of the 2013 pirate classic, rebuilt in Ubisoft’s Anvil engine with ray-traced global illumination, expanded storylines for Blackbeard and Stede Bonnet, and a redesigned combat system built around parries and takedowns. It launched on 9 July 2026 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. Performance-wise, this is a demanding but well-optimised title: Digital Foundry describes it as a “technical triumph” on consoles, while the PC version offers four distinct specification tiers that scale from entry-level hardware up to a 24 GB graphics card for 4K. The PC specifications below are taken from the official Steam store page and the PlayStation support page, cross-checked against Gfinity Esports, GameSpot, and KitGuru.
System Requirements
Minimum (Windows, 1080p at 30 FPS, Low Preset)
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit) |
| Processor | Intel Core i7-8700K 3.7 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB (dual-channel setup required) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 (6 GB), AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT (8 GB), or Intel Arc A580 (8 GB) |
| VRAM | 6 GB minimum on the NVIDIA card; 8 GB on the AMD and Intel cards |
| DirectX | Version 12 |
| Storage | 65 GB available space on SSD (SSD required, no HDD fallback) |
| Additional Notes | Targets Low preset at 1080p, 30 FPS, standard ray tracing, upscaler set to Balanced. Dual-channel RAM configuration is mandatory. |
Source: Steam store page for Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, PlayStation support page, and Gfinity Esports. Last verified: 14 September 2026.
What this means in practice: The minimum tier targets 1080p at 30 fps on Low settings, and Ubisoft has been unusually transparent about the fact that this figure assumes both ray tracing and upscaling are active. The GTX 1660 is a 2019 entry-level card with just 6 GB of VRAM, which is the absolute floor here; a 4 GB card will not meet this spec regardless of its compute power. The 16 GB RAM requirement is non-negotiable and specifies dual-channel mode, meaning a single stick of 16 GB will not perform the same as two 8 GB sticks. The 65 GB SSD requirement has no HDD fallback, which is unusual for a minimum spec but reflects the game’s heavy asset streaming during naval traversal. If you have a gaming PC built in the last six to seven years with a 6 GB GPU and 16 GB of dual-channel RAM, you will clear this bar.
Recommended (Windows, 1080p at 60 FPS, Medium Preset)
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit) |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-10600K 4.1 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB (dual-channel setup required) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (12 GB), AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT (8 GB), or Intel Arc B580 (12 GB) |
| VRAM | 12 GB on the NVIDIA and Intel cards; 8 GB on the AMD card |
| DirectX | Version 12 |
| Storage | 65 GB available space on SSD (SSD required) |
| Additional Notes | Targets Medium preset at 1080p, 60 FPS, standard ray tracing, upscaler set to Balanced. |
Source: Steam store page for Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, PlayStation support page, and GameSpot. Last verified: 14 September 2026.
What this means in practice: The recommended tier targets 1080p at 60 fps on Medium settings, and the jump from 6 GB to 12 GB of VRAM on the NVIDIA card is the most significant change between tiers. The RTX 3060 is a 2021 mid-range card, and the i5-10600K is a 2020 processor. If you have a gaming PC from the last four to five years with a 12 GB GPU and 16 GB of dual-channel RAM, you will meet this tier comfortably. If you own an 8 GB GPU, you can still meet the recommended tier if it is an RX 6600 XT, but NVIDIA owners will need the 12 GB RTX 3060 specifically. The 65 GB SSD requirement remains unchanged across every tier.
High (Windows, 1440p at 60 FPS, High Preset)
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit) |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-11600K 3.9 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 3.7 GHz |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB (dual-channel setup required) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (10 GB) or AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT (16 GB) |
| VRAM | 10 GB on the NVIDIA card; 16 GB on the AMD card |
| DirectX | Version 12 |
| Storage | 65 GB available space on SSD (SSD required) |
| Additional Notes | Targets High preset at 1440p, 60 FPS, standard ray tracing, upscaler set to Balanced. |
Source: Gfinity Esports and KitGuru. Last verified: 14 September 2026.
What this means in practice: The High tier targets 1440p at 60 fps on High settings, and the RTX 3080 is a 2020 upper-mid-range card. The processor jumps to a 2021 i5 or Ryzen 5, which reflects the game’s increasing CPU load as ray-traced global illumination and denser vegetation are rendered at higher resolutions. The 10 GB VRAM on the RTX 3080 is the practical target for 1440p with ray tracing enabled. If you own a gaming PC from the last three to four years with an RTX 3080-class GPU and 16 GB of dual-channel RAM, you will meet this tier.
Ultra (Windows, 4K at 60 FPS, Ultra Preset)
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit) |
| Processor | Intel Core i7-12700K or AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB (dual-channel setup required) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 (24 GB) or AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX (24 GB) |
| VRAM | 24 GB on both cards |
| DirectX | Version 12 |
| Storage | 65 GB available space on SSD (SSD required) |
| Additional Notes | Targets Ultra preset at 4K, 60 FPS, extended ray tracing, upscaler set to Quality. |
Source: Gfinity Esports and KitGuru. Last verified: 14 September 2026.
What this means in practice: The Ultra tier targets 4K at 60 fps on Ultra settings with extended ray tracing and a Quality upscaler preset, and it requires a 24 GB graphics card. The RTX 4090 is a 2022 flagship, and the i7-12700K is a 2021 high-end processor. This is a genuinely demanding tier aimed at enthusiasts with high-refresh 4K displays. The 24 GB VRAM requirement is the highest of any tier, and it reflects the memory demands of rendering ray-traced reflections and global illumination at native 4K with a Quality upscaler rather than Balanced. If you are running anything below an RTX 4080 or RX 7900 XT, you cannot meet this tier.
PlayStation 5
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Firmware | Latest PS5 system software |
| Storage | 61.9 GB (digital download) |
| Performance Modes | Performance: 60 fps target, ~1080p internal, standard ray tracing; Fidelity: 30 fps target, ~1440p internal, extended ray tracing; Balanced: 40 fps target, ~1080p internal, extended ray tracing, 120Hz displays only |
| Additional Notes | Ray-traced global illumination preserved in all modes; cutscenes locked to 30 fps; PS5 Pro enhanced with PSSR upscaling to 2160p and extended ray tracing across all modes |
Source: Digital Foundry’s technical review, VGC’s graphics mode guide, and VGtimes’ file size report. Last verified: 14 September 2026.
What this means in practice: The PS5 version offers three distinct modes, and Digital Foundry’s testing confirms that the Performance mode holds a stable 60 fps at around 1080p internal resolution, while the Fidelity mode locks to 30 fps at roughly 1440p. The key technical achievement is that ray-traced global illumination is preserved in all modes, including Performance, which is rare for console games and gives the Caribbean lighting a consistency that previous Assassin’s Creed titles lacked. The Performance mode does drop ray-traced reflections on water surfaces in favour of screen-space reflections, and reduces foliage density and cloth simulation quality, but Digital Foundry describes the visual differences as “globally discreet.” The 61.9 GB download size is slightly smaller than the Xbox version. If you own a PS5, the Performance mode is the sweet spot for most players, and the Balanced mode is a good compromise for 120Hz display owners.
PlayStation 5 Pro
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Firmware | Latest PS5 Pro system software |
| Storage | Approximately 61.9 GB (same as base PS5) |
| Performance Modes | Performance: 60 fps target with extended ray tracing and strand-based hair; Fidelity: 30 fps target with higher-resolution RTGI; Balanced: 40 fps target with extended ray tracing |
| Additional Notes | PSSR upscaling to 2160p across all modes; strand-based hair for Edward in all modes; crowd characters receive strand simulation in Fidelity mode; known bug affecting saves transferred from base PS5 to PS5 Pro, fix confirmed by Ubisoft |
Source: VGC’s PS5 Pro enhancements report, Digital Foundry’s technical review, and Xboxygen’s Digital Foundry analysis. Last verified: 14 September 2026.
What this means in practice: The PS5 Pro is the best console version of Black Flag Resynced, and the differences are meaningful rather than cosmetic. The Performance mode gains ray-traced reflections and strand-based hair rendering that are absent on the base PS5’s Performance mode, while maintaining a 60 fps target. Sony’s second-generation PSSR upscaling delivers a “crisp, 4K-like image” according to Digital Foundry, and the Pro’s extended ray tracing is available across all three modes rather than just Fidelity and Balanced. The one caveat is a confirmed bug affecting saves transferred from a base PS5 to a PS5 Pro, which prevents PSSR from activating correctly and degrades image quality. Ubisoft has acknowledged the issue and confirmed a fix is coming in a future update. If you are upgrading from a base PS5 to a Pro, you may want to wait for that patch before transferring your save.
Xbox Series X
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Firmware | Latest Xbox system software |
| Storage | 64.1 GB (digital download) |
| Performance Modes | Performance: 60 fps target, 4K upscaled, standard ray tracing; Fidelity: 30 fps target, 4K upscaled, extended ray tracing; Balanced: 40 fps target, 4K upscaled, extended ray tracing, 120Hz displays only |
| Additional Notes | Three graphics modes identical to base PS5; slight resolution advantage over PS5 in Digital Foundry’s testing |
Source: Digital Foundry’s technical review, Gamerant’s graphics mode guide, and VGtimes’ file size report. Last verified: 14 September 2026.
What this means in practice: The Xbox Series X version offers the same three modes as the base PS5, and Digital Foundry’s testing found a slight resolution advantage for the Series X in internal rendering. The Performance mode targets 60 fps with standard ray tracing, the Fidelity mode targets 30 fps with extended ray tracing, and the Balanced mode targets 40 fps on 120Hz displays. The 64.1 GB download size is the largest of the console versions. If you own a Series X, the experience is functionally identical to the PS5 version, with the only meaningful difference being the marginal resolution advantage that Digital Foundry identified.
Xbox Series S
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Firmware | Latest Xbox system software |
| Storage | 64.1 GB (digital download) |
| Performance Modes | Single mode: 30 fps target, 1620p upscaled, standard ray tracing |
| Additional Notes | No Performance mode available; ray-traced global illumination preserved despite hardware limitations |
Source: Digital Foundry’s technical review, VGtimes’ console mode report, and Xboxygen’s Digital Foundry analysis. Last verified: 14 September 2026.
What this means in practice: The Xbox Series S is the outlier. It offers only a single 30 fps mode with no Performance option, and the resolution is capped at 1620p upscaled. The positive news is that Ubisoft has managed to preserve ray-traced global illumination even on the Series S’s weaker hardware, which Digital Foundry describes as an impressive technical achievement. If you own a Series S, the game is playable at 30 fps with ray-traced lighting, but you will not have access to the 60 fps mode that Series X and PS5 owners enjoy. The 64.1 GB download size is identical to the Series X version, which means you are downloading the same asset package with lower-quality settings applied at runtime.
Steam Deck
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Compatibility | Steam Deck Verified |
| Performance | 30 fps with default settings; 30 to 45 fps with custom settings using dynamic resolution scaling |
| Additional Notes | Full graphics options menu accessible on Steam Deck; Ubisoft Connect version also runs via Desktop Mode; Steam Machine benchmarks show performance comparable to an RTX 4060 desktop |
Source: Rock Paper Shotgun’s Steam Deck analysis and Express’ Steam Deck performance report. Last verified: 14 September 2026.
What this means in practice: Black Flag Resynced carries a Steam Deck Verified badge, and Rock Paper Shotgun’s testing confirms it runs at 30 fps with default settings. Unlike Assassin’s Creed Shadows, which locked Steam Deck users into a Deck-specific quality preset, Resynced gives access to the full graphics options menu, allowing you to push frame rates to around 45 fps by lowering settings and tinkering with dynamic resolution scaling. Rock Paper Shotgun describes the Steam Machine’s performance as “punching above its weight,” with average frame rates comparable to a desktop RTX 4060. If you own a Steam Deck, this is a genuinely playable handheld experience, and the Verified badge means you will not need to fight with compatibility layers.
macOS and Linux: Not Available
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced is a Windows-only release on PC. There is no macOS or native Linux version available, and Ubisoft has not announced plans for either. Steam Deck users run the Windows version through Proton, and the Verified badge confirms that this works well.
Final Verdict: Can Your Setup Run Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced?
Black Flag Resynced is more demanding than the original 2013 game by a wide margin, but Ubisoft has been transparent about what each tier delivers. The minimum spec asks for a GTX 1660 with 6 GB of VRAM and 16 GB of dual-channel RAM, and it targets 1080p at 30 fps with ray tracing and upscaling enabled. This is a reasonable bar for a 2026 AAA release, but the dual-channel RAM requirement is worth highlighting: if you are running a single stick of 16 GB, you may not hit the stated performance targets. The 65 GB SSD requirement has no HDD fallback, so if you are still running a mechanical drive, you will need to upgrade before playing.
The recommended tier for 1080p at 60 fps asks for an RTX 3060 with 12 GB of VRAM, which is a mid-range card from 2021. If you have a gaming PC from the last four to five years with a 12 GB GPU and 16 GB of dual-channel RAM, you will meet this tier comfortably. The 4K Ultra tier requires a 24 GB graphics card, which is a significant investment, but the 1440p High tier asks for an RTX 3080 with 10 GB, which is achievable for most high-end gaming PCs from 2020 onward.
On console, the PS5 and Xbox Series X both offer a stable 60 fps Performance mode with ray-traced global illumination preserved, which is a strong result. Digital Foundry describes the console versions as a “technical triumph,” and the differences between PS5 and Series X are minimal. The PS5 Pro is the best console version, with PSSR upscaling, strand-based hair rendering, and extended ray tracing available even in Performance mode. The Xbox Series S is the weakest version, capped at 30 fps with no Performance mode, though Ubisoft has preserved RTGI even on that hardware. If you own a PS5 or Series X, either version will serve you well. If you own a Series S, set your expectations accordingly.
Specs may be revised by Ubisoft in future patches, and the developer has already released multiple updates since launch. This article reflects the Steam store page, PlayStation support page, Digital Foundry’s technical review, Gfinity Esports, GameSpot, KitGuru, VGC, Rock Paper Shotgun, and VGtimes as of 14 September 2026. Chen Xi verifies all specifications by checking official store pages and dating each table; no numbers in this article are estimated or inferred.