Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced has £75 of day one DLC and fans are livid

As I scrolled through the Steam reviews for Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, one thing stood out - the collective frustration of fans. The game's remake of the 2013 classic, which follows Welsh pirate Edward Kenway on his travels through the West Indies in 1715, had a strong start on Steam, smashing the series' concurrent player record with almost 100,000 players. However, beneath the surface, a different story was unfolding.

For £76.21 worth of day one DLC, some players felt betrayed by Ubisoft's decision to release cosmetic packs that weren't included in the standard or deluxe edition of the game. The majority of these DLC packs were gear for Kenway and his ship, with an additional map pack that helped find collectibles. While they didn't add anything meaningful to the experience, the sheer cost and the fact that they were released on day one sparked outrage.

One commenter on Steam wrote, "Bought the Deluxe Edition, foolishly thinking I'd be buying the full game, one commenter wrote on Steam. Here I was thinking Ubisoft had turned a new leaf, then wham, they hit you with over £75 of additional day one DLC." The sentiment was echoed by others, who felt that the deluxe edition was not what they expected. "What's the point of getting the deluxe version when, immediately in game, there's $84.91 worth DLC that you don't own, another added."

In response to the backlash, Ubisoft replied to one of the comments, assuring fans that the standard edition was the full, complete experience. "We've seen your feedback since launch, and we're reading all of it. Thank you for caring this much about Black Flag Resynced. We want to be clear on one point: the standard edition is the full, complete experience. Every mission, every island, the full story and the complete world are all there, with nothing held back. The additional packs are entirely optional extras for players who want them, never a requirement to enjoy or complete the game."

For fans who felt deceived by Ubisoft's decision, the frustration runs deep. The game's remake was highly anticipated, and the fact that the deluxe edition didn't include the full experience was a major letdown. The additional cost of the DLC packs only added insult to injury. As one commenter pointed out, "Ubisoft who hurt you?!"

The backlash against Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced's day one DLC serves as a reminder for game developers to be mindful of their players' expectations. Gamers are increasingly savvy and vocal, it's essential to be transparent about what's included in the standard and deluxe editions of a game. For Ubisoft, this experience should serve as a lesson in communication and customer satisfaction.

As Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced continues to receive feedback from fans, it's clear that Ubisoft has a long way to go in winning back the trust of its loyal players. However, by listening to their concerns and addressing them in a transparent manner, the game developer can turn this negative experience into a positive one., will Ubisoft take the necessary steps to regain the faith of its fans, or will this be a missed opportunity to learn from their mistakes?