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Assassins Creed: Black Flag Resynced vs Marvel's Spider-Man 2
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| Jul 9, 2026 | Oct 20, 2023 |
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| Ubisoft Singapore | Insomniac Games |
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| Ubisoft | Sony Interactive Entertainment |
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| Action-Adventure | Action-Adventure, Open World, Superhero, Third-Person |
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| Anvil Engine | Proprietary (Insomniac Games' in-house engine, evolved from previous Spider-Man titles) |
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| Mature | Teen |
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| 4.8 / 5.0 | 4.8 / 5.0 |
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| $69.99 | $69.99 |
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Ubisoft explicitly confirmed that Resynced is not an RPG; it stays true to the classic action-adventure roots of the original game. Character progression focuses on acquiring new tools (like the blowpipe and rope dart) and crafting health and stealth upgrades using hunted animal pelts. The most significant upgrade system is tied to the Jackdaw, Edward's ship. Players must pillage resources like metal, wood, and cloth to upgrade the ship's hull armor, broadside cannons, mortars, and ram, which is essential for surviving encounters with legendary ships and taking over high-level forts. |
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The map spans a massive, seamless recreation of the Caribbean Sea. Key urban hubs include the bustling Spanish settlement of Havana, the British-controlled Kingston, and the pirate haven of Nassau. Between these major cities lies a vast ocean filled with uncharted islands, hidden Mayan ruins, smuggling dens, and heavily fortified naval forts. The Anvil engine's improved streaming capabilities allow for completely seamless transitions from sailing the open sea to docking and exploring landmasses, enhancing the sense of scale and freedom. |
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 features an expanded open-world New York City, roughly twice the size of the map in the first game. It includes all of Manhattan from the previous titles, plus two new boroughs: Queens (Peter's home borough, featuring residential areas like Astoria) and Brooklyn (Miles' home borough, featuring areas like Williamsburg and Coney Island). The map is incredibly detailed, with seamless transitions between boroughs via bridges or web-swinging/gliding. Traversal is significantly enhanced with the addition of Web Wings for gliding and Slingshot Launch for rapid forward momentum. |
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There are no multiplayer modes in Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced. The asymmetrical 'cat-and-mouse' stealth multiplayer from the original game has been removed to focus development resources on the single-player campaign and the graphical overhaul. |
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is a purely single-player experience. There are no multiplayer modes. |
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The game is available in multiple editions. The Standard Edition includes the base game. A Deluxe Edition is available, which (on Xbox) includes a promotional $5 digital gift card and an 'Assassin's Creed Resources Pack' to boost early-game progression. A premium Collector's Edition, priced at $199.99, includes a highly detailed physical statue of Edward Kenway, exclusive in-game cosmetic packs (such as the Master Assassin Naval pack), and premium packaging. Notably, the original 2013 game will remain available for purchase digitally and will not be delisted. |
Available in Standard Edition, Digital Deluxe Edition (10 unique suits - 5 for Peter, 5 for Miles, additional Photo Mode items, 2 skill points), and Collector's Edition (SteelBook display case, 19-inch statue featuring both Spider-Men battling Venom, all Digital Deluxe content). |
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In a controversial move, Ubisoft has confirmed that the game will not be 'content complete' relative to the original release. The highly praised standalone DLC expansion, 'Freedom Cry,' which followed Edward's quartermaster Adéwalé, is not included in the Resynced package. Developers stated this was a 'clear choice' to focus exclusively on Edward Kenway's adventure. There are currently no announced plans to release Freedom Cry or multiplayer components as post-launch DLC. |
Insomniac Games has released free updates including New Game+, new suits, mission replay, and accessibility features. Larger story DLC or expansions have not been officially announced as of mid-2024, but are a possibility based on past Insomniac titles. |
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Rebuilt from the ground up on the latest Anvil engine, the visual leap is staggering. The game features advanced ray-traced lighting, transforming the sun-drenched Caribbean with realistic shadows and water reflections. Foliage density and character models are brought up to ninth-generation standards. On the PlayStation 5 Pro, the game supports 'PSSR 2' upscaling technology to deliver an uncompromised high-framerate experience with advanced ray tracing enabled. |
Powered by Insomniac Games' proprietary engine, Marvel's Spider-Man 2 showcases stunning visuals on the PlayStation 5. It features incredibly detailed character models, lifelike animations, a densely populated and realistic New York City, and advanced lighting and reflection effects (including extensive ray tracing options for reflections and shadows). Offers various graphics modes (Fidelity for max visuals/RT at 30FPS, Performance for 60FPS with dynamic resolution/less RT, and modes for 120Hz displays with VRR). |
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Audio has received a massive upgrade. Matt Ryan officially returns to reprise his role, providing new voice lines for Edward Kenway. The ambient sounds of the ocean and naval combat are more immersive than ever. Most importantly, the beloved mechanic of the crew singing sea shanties returns, with the developers confirming the addition of brand new, previously unheard shanties to collect and sing while sailing. |
Original score composed by John Paesano, featuring heroic orchestral themes for both Spider-Men, intense action cues, and emotional character motifs. The soundtrack dynamically shifts with gameplay. Sound design is immersive, with distinct web-swinging sounds, impactful combat effects, unique sounds for Symbiote and Venom powers, and the bustling ambience of New York City. |
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The UI has been modernized to match the clean, minimalist aesthetic of recent Assassin's Creed titles. Furthermore, the game is fully integrated into the 'Animus Hub' (formerly known as Assassin's Creed Infinity), which acts as a centralized launcher and menu system for all modern AC titles. This hub features sections like Memories, Projects, Exchange, and Vault, streamlining the player's connection to the broader franchise universe. |
Features a clean and dynamic HUD displaying health, Focus meter (for finishers/healing), gadget/ability cooldowns, and contextual prompts. A mini-map aids navigation. The main menu provides access to the map, missions, character (skills, suits, gadgets), collectibles, and settings. The FNSM App is used for side activities and requests. Photo Mode is robust. |
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While specific features weren't exhaustively detailed, Ubisoft's modern standards imply robust accessibility options. A major gameplay change addressing long-standing player frustration is the complete revamping of the game's notorious 'tailing and eavesdropping' missions, ensuring they are less punishing and flow better with modern game design philosophies. |
Offers a wide range of accessibility options, building on Insomniac's previous efforts. Includes customizable controls, extensive subtitle and caption options, options to simplify QTEs, aim assist, options for puzzle timing, high contrast modes for shaders, audio cues for collectibles and combat, gameplay speed modifiers (slow down game speed), and more. |
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| 1080p (Full HD) - Recommended (Estimated 1080p ~60 FPS, High Preset, Upscaling likely needed) (High Preset, Upscaling (DLSS/FSR Quality/Balanced)) CPU: Estimated recommended desktop CPU for 1080p/60FPS High on PC. CPU (Laptop): High-end laptop CPUs for PC version. GPU: Estimated recommended desktop GPU for 1080p/60FPS High on PC. GPU (Laptop): High-performance laptop GPUs for PC version. 8GB VRAM crucial. RAM: 16GB minimum, 32GB strongly recommended for PC. Storage: NVMe SSD mandatory for PC. | |
| — | memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-9700K or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X (Estimated for PC) developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super (8GB) / RTX 3070 (8GB) or AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (12GB) (Estimated for PC) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-10875H / AMD Ryzen 7 5800H or better (Estimated for PC) laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (8GB, High TGP) / RTX 4060 Mobile (8GB, High TGP). **An RTX 3070 Ti Mobile or RTX 4070 Mobile would be better.** layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 100 GB NVMe SSD |
| 1080p (Full HD) - Recommended (High Preset, 60 FPS) CPU: Higher single-core performance ensures smooth frame pacing during complex ship-to-ship boarding. CPU (Laptop): 8-core mobile CPU provides excellent overhead for sustained 60 FPS gameplay. GPU: Provides enough rasterization muscle for 60 FPS without ray tracing enabled. GPU (Laptop): Can easily hold 60 FPS at 1080p using DLSS Quality mode. RAM: Recommended for optimal texture caching and background task management. Storage: Significantly reduces pop-in when sailing at high speeds. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-9700K / AMD Ryzen 5 3600X developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT laptop_macCPU (L): AMD Ryzen 7 5800H laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA RTX 4060 Mobile (100W+) layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 100 GB NVMe SSD | — |
| 1080p (Full HD) - Minimum (Low Preset, 30 FPS) CPU: Six physical cores are the baseline for handling the game's background simulations and AI. CPU (Laptop): Capable of maintaining 30 FPS provided thermal limits are not exceeded. GPU: 6GB of VRAM is required for low-resolution texture streaming. GPU (Laptop): Requires upscaling set to 'Performance' to maintain a locked 30 FPS in heavy combat. RAM: Absolute minimum; occasional traversal stutter may occur. Storage: Fast storage is required for the seamless open-world design. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 / AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i5-10300H laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA RTX 3050 Mobile (75W) layersRAM: 8 GB saveStorage (Tier): 100 GB SSD | — |
| 1440p (QHD/2K) - Recommended (Very High Preset, 60 FPS (Ray Tracing Off)) CPU: Modern architectures are needed to feed higher-end GPUs without bottlenecking. CPU (Laptop): High core count and boost clocks keep frame times consistent. GPU: Ample VRAM and raw performance for sharp 1440p rendering. GPU (Laptop): Desktop-class performance in a laptop, handling 1440p with ease. RAM: Standard for high-end modern gaming. Storage: Ensures assets load instantly. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i5-12600K / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 / AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-12700H laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA RTX 4080 Mobile (150W) layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 100 GB NVMe SSD | — |
| 1440p (QHD/2K) - High Performance (Estimated 1440p ~60 FPS, High/Ultra Preset, Upscaling crucial) (High/Ultra Preset, Upscaling (DLSS/FSR Quality/Balanced)) CPU: CPU for 1440p/60FPS High/Ultra on PC. CPU (Laptop): Top-tier laptop CPU for PC version. GPU: Desktop GPU for 1440p/60FPS High/Ultra on PC. Upscaling essential. GPU (Laptop): Flagship laptop GPUs for PC version. 12GB+ VRAM critical. RAM: 32GB RAM essential for smoother 1440p high settings on PC. Storage: NVMe SSD required for PC. | |
| — | memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-11700K or AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D (Estimated for PC) developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (10GB) / RTX 4070 Ti (12GB) or AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT (16GB) / RX 7900 XT (20GB) (Estimated for PC) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i9-11980HK / AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX or better. **Modern flagship Intel/AMD HX series.** laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile (16GB, Max TGP) / RTX 4080 Mobile (12GB, Max TGP). **An RTX 4090 Mobile would be ideal.** layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 100 GB NVMe SSD |
| 2160p (UHD/4K) - Ultra (Ultra Preset, 60 FPS (Ray Tracing On)) CPU: Top-tier CPUs needed to eliminate any potential stutter when rendering the densest scenes. CPU (Laptop): The highest-end mobile processors are required to keep up with 4K asset streaming. GPU: Required to handle the immense load of 4K native rendering combined with advanced ray-traced lighting. GPU (Laptop): The only mobile GPU capable of driving this game at 4K Ultra with stable frame rates. RAM: Provides a massive buffer for 4K textures and high-fidelity assets. Storage: Maximum bandwidth is critical for 4K texture streaming. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-13700K / AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 / AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i9-13980HX laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA RTX 4090 Mobile (175W) layersRAM: 32 GB saveStorage (Tier): 100 GB Gen 4 NVMe SSD | — |
| 2160p (UHD/4K) - Ultimate (Estimated 2160p/4K ~60 FPS, High/Ultra Preset, Aggressive Upscaling + Frame Gen Required) (High/Ultra Preset, Upscaling (DLSS/FSR Performance/Ultra Performance + Frame Generation)) CPU: Flagship CPU for attempting 4K/60FPS Ultimate on PC. CPU (Laptop): Absolute flagship laptop CPUs for PC. GPU: Flagship desktop GPU for 4K Ultimate on PC, heavily reliant on DLSS/FSR with Frame Generation. GPU (Laptop): The absolute best laptop GPU, would be pushed to its limits. Aggressive upscaling mandatory for PC. RAM: 32GB RAM highly recommended for 4K Ultimate on PC. Storage: NVMe SSD required for PC. | |
| — | memoryCPU: Intel Core i9-13900K or AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D (Estimated for PC) developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 (24GB) or AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX (24GB) (Estimated for PC) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i9-13980HX/14900HX / AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D (Estimated for PC) laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile (16GB, Max TGP). **This would be the target. A hypothetical next-gen flagship (e.g., RTX 5090 Mobile or AMD equivalent) would aim for a more comfortable experience. (Highly Speculative for PC)** layersRAM: 32 GB saveStorage (Tier): 100 GB NVMe SSD |
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| Spec: 100 GB NVMe SSD Note: An SSD is strictly required for seamless streaming of high-resolution textures across the open ocean without loading screens. Type: NVMe | Spec: 98 GB minimum install size (PS5). PC version likely similar or larger (Speculative). NVMe SSD Required. Note: An NVMe SSD would be mandatory for the PC version for optimal performance and to leverage fast loading. Type: NVMe |
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| Spec: Windows 10 / Windows 11 (64-bit) Explanation: Mandatory for DirectX 12 Ultimate support and advanced memory management required by the Anvil engine. | Spec: Windows 10 64-bit (Version 1909 or newer) / Windows 11 (Speculative for PC) Explanation: 64-bit Windows 10/11 would be required for a PC port. |
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| Spec: DirectX 12 Ultimate Explanation: Required for hardware-accelerated ray tracing, mesh shaders, and variable rate shading. | Spec: DirectX 12 Ultimate (Speculative for PC) Explanation: DX12 Ultimate would likely be required for advanced features like extensive ray tracing on PC. |
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