Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Steam Pre-Orders Already Surpass Skull and Bones Lifetime Sales

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is off to an impressive start on Steam, with pre-orders already exceeding the platform's estimated lifetime sales of Skull and Bones. According to analysis from Alinea Analytics, Ubisoft's remake has attracted more than 300,000 Steam pre-orders, generating an estimated $14 million in gross revenue before launch. The figures suggest the pirate adventure is on track to become one of Ubisoft's strongest releases in recent years.

The report also claims that Black Flag Resynced has dramatically outperformed Assassin's Creed Shadows at the same stage, recording 5.39 times more Steam pre-orders before release. Analysts believe the remake benefits from the original game's enduring popularity, with fans eager to return to the Caribbean in a modernized version featuring upgraded visuals, refined gameplay, and expanded content.

By comparison, Skull and Bones struggled to build momentum following its launch despite years of development. Analysts estimate that the remake has already sold more copies on Steam through pre-orders alone than Ubisoft's pirate live-service game managed during its entire time on the platform. While the figures are based on market estimates rather than official Ubisoft sales data, they highlight the strong demand for Edward Kenway's return.

Ubisoft has not released official sales numbers, but the early performance indicates that Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced could become one of the publisher's biggest commercial successes of 2026. If player interest continues after launch, the remake may provide Ubisoft with the major hit it has been seeking following several challenging years.