Edition comparison
Which Black Flag Resynced edition should you buy?
Standard is for the base remake, Deluxe is for players who want extra digital packs, and Collector's Edition is for players who also want physical items.
| Edition | What it means | Best fit |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | The base Black Flag Resynced game | Players who only want Edward's core remake campaign |
| Deluxe | Base game plus Master Assassin character and naval packs | Players who want extra in-game packs without physical items |
| Collector's Edition | Deluxe content plus physical collectibles | Players who want Edward's figurine, SteelBook, cloth map, logbook, brooch, and shanty sheet |
| Launch Edition | Physical retail launch package in supported regions | Players buying a boxed version where retailer stock is available |
| Crimson Pack | Edward costume, sword, and pistol bonus | Players checking whether their store or edition still includes the listed bonus |
Edition decision
The simple buying rule
Do not pay for a higher edition unless the extra content matches how you plan to play or collect.
- Buy Standard if you only care about the remake campaign and normal route completion.
- Buy Deluxe if the Master Assassin character and naval packs matter to your save or collection.
- Buy Collector's Edition only if the physical items are worth the price, shipping, and regional availability.
- Check your chosen store before expecting Blackbeard's Crimson Pack on your platform.
Bonus pack
What is Blackbeard's Crimson Pack?
Blackbeard's Crimson Pack is the listed bonus pack with an Edward Kenway costume, a sword, and a pistol, so treat it as cosmetic and equipment-style content rather than a separate story route.
Ownership decision route
Check what your account already owns before buying an upgrade
Edition names can describe the same base campaign plus different digital or physical extras. Start with the account library and receipt, then compare only the content still missing. This keeps a duplicate full-game purchase separate from a genuine add-on decision.
- Make two short lists: already owned and still wanted. Put the platform, store, and account next to each item.
- Keep digital entitlement, physical stock, and gameplay progression separate; a pack can be owned without being a story requirement.
- Open the current store page before checkout because bundle names, regional stock, language, and add-on inclusion can change.
- After the library shows the expected content, move to Platforms or Game Info for install proof and then to Walkthrough for the first route.
| What you want | Check in the account | Decision after the check |
|---|---|---|
| Core campaign | The owned library entry names Black Flag Resynced and opens the install control | Use the existing base game; a higher bundle is not required to start Edward's story |
| Master Assassin or naval packs | The selected store lists the pack as included or separately owned | Compare the eligible add-on with a full bundle before paying again |
| Crimson Pack | The exact platform listing or receipt names the costume, sword, and pistol bonus | Treat an absent entitlement as a store or edition question, not a missing story unlock |
| Collector's physical items | The retailer listing, region, stock, delivery, and game format | Value the physical contents separately from digital access |
| Moving between stores | The account and platform that hold the purchase | Do not assume ownership on Ubisoft Store, Steam, Epic, PlayStation, or Xbox transfers automatically |
| Gift or second copy | Which account will receive the licence and where the save will be played | Confirm the receiving account before redeeming or starting a second campaign |
