Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced preloads will open on June 22 for Xbox Series X/S, July 7 for PlayStation 5, and PC at 2 PM UTC ahead of its July 9 launch.
Preload Availability by Platform
Ubisoft’s launch plan splits preload windows by console. Xbox Series X/S users can begin downloads immediately on 22 June 2026 at 2 PM UTC. PlayStation 5 entries go live 7 July 2026 at 12 AM local time, a full day’s head start. PC players receive the window 7 July 2026 at 2 PM UTC, but the exact time shifts worldwide as follows:
- US (West) – 7 AM PDT, 7 July
- US (East) – 10 AM EDT, 7 July
- Brazil – 11 AM BRT, 7 July
- UK – 3 PM BST, 7 July
- Germany – 4 PM CEST, 7 July
- France – 4 PM CEST, 7 July
- South Africa – 4 PM SAST, 7 July
- Turkey – 5 PM TRT, 7 July
- Russia (Moscow) – 5 PM MSK, 7 July
- UAE – 6 PM GST, 7 July
- India – 7 PM IST, 7 July
- Singapore – 10 PM SGT, 7 July
- Philippines – 10 PM PHT, 7 July
- China – 10 PM CST, 7 July
- South Korea – 11 PM KST, 7 July
- Japan – 11 PM JST, 7 July
- Australia (Sydney) – 12 AM AEST, 8 July
- New Zealand – 2 AM NZST, 8 July
File Size and Storage Requirements
The remastered title uses Ubisoft’s new Anvil Engine, delivering lush visuals while keeping the archive lean. Estimated sizes are:
- PlayStation 5 – approximately 61.87 GB
- Xbox Series X/S – around 64.13 GB
- PC – about 63.10 GB
System checks are available on Ubisoft Connect and further details can be found in the platform‑specific technical specifications.
How to Preload on Each Platform
Xbox Series X/S
Navigate the Microsoft Store or My games & apps. Pre‑ordered titles appear in the ready‑to‑install queue; click Download to begin.
PlayStation 5
Open the PlayStation Store and select the Black Flag Resynced page. If pre‑ordered, go to your library and hit Download. Without a pre‑order, purchase before July 7; the download button will activate afterward.
PC – Steam
Access the game’s Steam page. After pre‑ordering, find it in your library. At the July 7 launch, the Preload button will enable. Choose a target folder and confirm.
PC – Epic Games Store
Open Epic Games Library. Pre‑ordered games will reveal a preload option on July 7. Click to begin installation.
PC – Ubisoft Connect
Launch the Ubisoft Connect client, go to the Games tab, locate Black Flag Resynced, and select Pre‑load once it becomes available.
All editions – Standard, Deluxe, and Collector’s – share these download paths. The game will ship worldwide on July 9, 2026, with preloads ensuring players can start at launch.
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