Ubisoft is releasing the 1.0.6 Title Update for Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced on August 4 at 14:00 UTC (10:00 ET / 07:00 PT / 16:00 CEST). This update introduces one of the most requested visual changes since launch, along with a comprehensive list of bug fixes.

Download Sizes Vary by Platform

Main Highlight: Hide the Blow Pipe

One of the most frequent community requests since launch was the always-visible blow pipe on Edward Kenway's back. With 1.0.6, you can now press R2 on the inventory outfit screen to enable the "Hide Gear" option. You can also make it visible again from the same menu whenever you want.

Autosave and Technical Improvements

• The number of autosave slots has increased from 5 to 10, letting you roll back further in case of corrupted saves during missions
• The issue where cutscenes would lock at 30 FPS when switching from "Low" preset in "Custom" graphics settings on PC has been fixed
• On PS5 Pro, PSSR2 support is now enabled even if you started your progress on a standard PS5
• The issue where the quest icon could be mistakenly toggled on and off when using mouse and keyboard on PC has been fixed
• Minor crashes during land and naval combat have been resolved
• The bug where enemy ships didn’t deal damage to the Jackdaw at certain angles has been addressed

Visual and Audio Fixes

• Various animation and ragdoll physics issues have been fixed
• Lighting problems underwater have been resolved
• Visual gaps in the Nassau Fortress wall have been closed
• Several missing audio issues, including some dialogues, have been addressed
• Incorrect localization for the game title and the "Ed the Diver" achievement in Simplified Chinese has been corrected

Other Small but Useful Changes

The update also adds the missing "Throw Money" tutorial and fixes the issue where DLC pack notifications would appear incorrectly when starting a new game. Ubisoft notes that while this update brings fewer new features compared to previous content updates, its main goal is to significantly improve overall game stability.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does hiding the blow pipe affect performance?

No, it's purely a visual change. The weapon remains fully functional in combat; it simply won't appear on your character's back.

Why are the update sizes so different across platforms?

This is due to differences in file packaging and compression methods for each platform, so it's not surprising that Xbox Series X|S has the largest size.

Does the update add new content?

No, according to Ubisoft, this update mainly focuses on stability and bug fixes, with limited new features compared to previous content updates.