Ubisoft Even Censored Female Statues in Black Flag Resynced

Black Flag Resynced has sparked controversy not only with its visual innovations and gameplay improvements, but also with some content changes. Comparative images shared on social media suggest that Ubisoft has made the historical pirate Anne Bonny’s outfit more covered and altered some of the female statues in the environment. These interventions have ignited a new debate among players about how faithful the remake is to the original game.

Black Flag Resynced Takes a New Step in Censorship

According to the shared images, Anne Bonny’s outfit in the Black Flag Resynced version has a more covered design compared to the original game released in 2013. The décolletage, especially in the chest area, appears to have been reduced. Whether this change is simply a preference for a more modern character design or a conscious censorship decision is currently unknown. Ubisoft has not made any statement on the matter.

The controversy isn’t limited to Anne Bonny. It’s alleged that female figures found on ships and in various environments have also been reworked. Comparisons show that some statues have their chests covered with fabric or other details. While players find even these minor environmental changes unnecessary, they argue that these alterations were a conscious choice by the development team.

A significant portion of social media comments suggest that such interventions weaken the atmosphere of a game with a historical piracy theme. Some players, however, believe that the changes to character and environmental designs don’t directly affect the gameplay experience. Nevertheless, the censorship allegations against Black Flag Resynced are noteworthy because they show that the modernization process wasn’t solely focused on technical improvements.

Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag Resynced offers improved visuals, a revamped combat system, and various quality-of-life adjustments while adapting the original adventure to modern platforms. However, the changes to Anne Bonny and the female statues have called into question the remake’s commitment to fidelity. It remains to be seen whether Ubisoft will explain the reasons behind these alterations. For now, players’ assessments are based on shared comparative images and personal opinions.

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