Ethan Crossfield 
If you’ve been put off by one particularly repeated animation in Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced—fans have been calling it out for years—Ubisoft has made a subtle change. The update doesn’t promise a full gameplay overhaul, but it does remove (at least in some cases) one of the series’ most disliked visual moments in specific cutscenes.
What Ubisoft changed in Black Flag Resynced
Ubisoft has quietly shipped an update for Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced that, in certain instances, removes one of the most complained-about features from recent entries in the franchise. The fix is described as largely visual rather than mechanical, so players should not expect new missions, altered combat, or systemic changes.
The target of the adjustment is a recurring animation tied to Edward Kenway. During new content, Kenway will sometimes hit what the community calls the “Kassandra Pose”—a stance associated with Kassandra from Assassin’s Creed Odyssey. Fans have argued that the pose has become too common across Ubisoft games since Odyssey, and that its repeated use can feel noticeable or even immersion-breaking.
Who is affected—and why the pose drew backlash
According to community reporting, Ubisoft has altered at least one instance of the Kassandra Pose within Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, as shared by a user known as The Hidden One. The update likely does not remove the animation everywhere it appears, but it’s still a meaningful step toward addressing a specific criticism.
Even where the pose remains, the same discussion notes that Kenway can still look awkward in those scenes because of how the animation is presented. The community also points out that Kenway may appear uncanny in parts of the cutscenes, in part because players are not used to seeing him move with robotic-like motion—even within the game’s other cinematic moments.
What comes next for the series and this “1%” problem
Ubisoft’s willingness to address “the little things” is being framed as a positive sign for Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced and for the broader Assassin’s Creed IP. The source emphasizes that the game has been a critical and commercial success, and suggests that closing the gap on the remaining “1%” of issues can matter for long-term sentiment.
The next mainline entry is reportedly Assassin’s Creed Hexe, expected in 2027. While this update doesn’t confirm any future animation policy, fans are hoping Ubisoft will be more selective about when the Kassandra Pose is used—especially in future protagonists’ cutscenes. In other words: this doesn’t end the conversation, but it shows the studio is listening.
What players should know
- Ubisoft’s update for Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced is described as a subtle visual fix, not a gameplay rebalance.
- The change affects at least one instance of the community-called “Kassandra Pose” in certain cutscenes featuring Edward Kenway.
- The pose may still appear elsewhere, but the reported adjustment signals Ubisoft is addressing specific complaints.
- Fans are encouraged to keep pushing for cutscenes that feel less awkward and more consistent with player expectations.
| Area | What changed (source-backed) | What to expect next |
|---|---|---|
| Cutscenes / animations | At least one instance of the Kassandra Pose has been altered or removed in some scenes. | No guarantee of a full removal across the entire game. |
| Gameplay | No major gameplay changes are indicated. | Wait for larger updates if Ubisoft plans broader modifications. |
Expert View
This is the kind of patch that won’t make headlines for mechanics, but it can still land with the audience—especially when the complaint is specific and repeatable, like a signature animation that breaks immersion. Ubisoft showing restraint and targeting a disliked visual moment is a good sign. The real test will be whether future cutscenes in Black Flag Resynced—and later Assassin’s Creed releases—use the pose more sparingly or retire it entirely where it no longer fits.
