Black Flag Resynced system requirements
The remake is heavier than the 2013 release but still targets common midrange hardware at 1080p. The biggest practical requirement is the 65 GB SSD install.
Minimum PC target
Ubisoft lists the minimum target as 1080p, 30 FPS, low preset, standard ray tracing, and balanced upscaling.
- CPU: Intel Core i7-8700K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600.
- GPU: NVIDIA GTX 1660 6 GB, AMD RX 5500 XT 8 GB, or Intel Arc A580 8 GB.
- Memory: 16 GB dual-channel RAM.
- Storage: 65 GB, SSD required.
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit or Windows 11 appears across support/store listings; Ubisoft's launch article lists Windows 11 for the board.
Recommended 1080p target
For 1080p at 60 FPS on medium preset, Ubisoft moves the GPU target to an RTX 3060, RX 6600 XT, or Arc B580 class card.
- CPU: Intel Core i5-10600K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600.
- GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3060 12 GB, AMD RX 6600 XT 8 GB, or Intel Arc B580 12 GB.
- Memory and storage remain 16 GB RAM and 65 GB SSD.
- Higher 1440p and 4K targets scale into RTX 3080 and RTX 4090 class hardware.
Steam Deck and offline notes
Ubisoft's official page lists Steam Deck availability, and third-party Linux coverage reports Steam Deck Verified status before launch. The main campaign can be played offline after the initial download, while Animus Hub live features need an online connection.
Questions
How large is Black Flag Resynced on PC?
Ubisoft's listed PC requirement is 65 GB of available storage on an SSD.
Does Black Flag Resynced require internet all the time?
No for the main campaign after download. Ubisoft says a one-time internet connection is required to download the game, while Animus Hub live content remains online.