Pre-Load & Release Time Guide — When Can You Play?
Complete pre-load and release time guide for AC Black Flag Resynced. Download start dates, file size, and unlock times for every platform and timezone.
Launch archive: Black Flag Resynced is now available. This page preserves the original unlock schedule; for current problems, see the Known Issues tracker.
When you can download and start playing in your region.
Pre-Load Start Dates
| Platform | Pre-Load Starts |
|---|---|
| Xbox Series X/S | June 22, 2 PM UTC (available now!) |
| PlayStation 5 | July 7, 12 AM local time |
| PC (Steam, Ubisoft Connect, Epic) | July 7, 2 PM UTC |
Pre-load is available for all digital pre-orders. Download the game ahead of time and start playing the moment it unlocks.
File Size
Estimated at ~65 GB (based on system requirements listing 65 GB SSD required). Exact size may vary by platform.
Global Release Times — July 9
| Region | Console (PS5/Xbox) | PC |
|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇺 Sydney | 12 AM AEST | 12 AM AEST |
| 🇰🇷 Seoul | 12 AM KST | 11 PM KST (July 8) |
| 🇯🇵 Tokyo | 12 AM JST | 11 PM JST (July 8) |
| 🇬🇧 London | 12 AM BST | 3 PM BST |
| 🇺🇸 New York (ET) | 12 AM ET | 10 AM ET |
| 🇺🇸 Los Angeles (PT) | 9 PM PT (July 8) | 7 AM PT |
Console: Midnight local time. PC: Simultaneous global unlock at 2 PM UTC (10 AM ET / 3 PM BST / 7 AM PT).
Tips
- Xbox users: you can pre-load right now if you pre-ordered
- PS5 users: pre-load goes live July 7 at midnight your local time
- PC users: pre-load July 7 at 2 PM UTC
- Use an SSD — the 65 GB requirement specifies SSD, not HDD
- Console players in the Americas can play the evening of July 8 (timezone advantage!)
Related: Pre-Order Guide · Console Performance Guide · Beginner's Guide