Anyone who played the original Black Flag back in 2013 probably still holds onto fond memories of Edward Kenway's pirate life, but they also know the graphics from that era just don't hold up anymore. Ubisoft decided to prove exactly that with the release of Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, the remaster arriving this week that promises to rewrite how the Caribbean classic looks graphically. The most obvious update in the remaster is the visuals, reworked to take advantage of modern technology. We're talking global illumination with ray tracing, dynamic weather systems, completely rebuilt character models, and continuous refinement of the game's geometry. On paper that sounds like technical jargon, but GameSpot's video team went further and put the 2014 game side by side with the remastered version, no need to hook up an old console next to a PS5. The result speaks for itself and shows just how much new life the Jackdaw and Edward's crew have gained. For console players, the PS5 Pro seems to be the platform offering the best visual experience. Sony and Ubisoft have already revealed how the game will run on this console, targeting 2160p through upscaling across the three available graphics modes. Frame rates range between 30 and 60 fps depending on the mode chosen, but all of them include extended ray tracing, good news for anyone who enjoys realistic water reflections while sailing the Caribbean. But Resynced isn't just about visuals. The game also brings a series of quality of life improvements over the original, though some players have already noticed that certain changes introduce new problems that didn't exist in the 2013 version. Nothing surprising when you tinker this much with old code, but it's worth keeping an eye on community reactions in the first few days after launch. The release date is set for July 9, and Ubisoft has already confirmed global unlock times for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, which vary by region. For anyone wanting to get into the pirate spirit before setting sail, there's even a playlist of the game's shanties available to listen to while getting ready to board. So here's the question for anyone who already played the original: is it worth returning to Nassau and the Caribbean after more than a decade, or does the nostalgic charm of the 2013 game remain irreplaceable even with all the new graphics?