One of the largest and best changes in Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced is the new combat system. It’s still faithful to the original’s lethality, but it’s no longer just about standing still waiting to counter an attack.
But you know what I don’t love? The confusing removal of hidden blade combat and the ability to pick up enemy weapons. It’s dual cutlasses all the way, matey, which gets old pretty fast. In fact, it’s been a pretty big point of contention for fans of the original game ever since the remake was revealed.
Black Flag Resynced game director Richard Knight has spoken on the topic in a new interview with YouTuber JorRaptor, revealing why these mechanics were cut and if they’re ever coming back.
Firstly, don’t stop asking for it: “We can’t make any promises [but] we’re listening to the community,” Knight explains. “We’re interested in what people want the most,” he adds, and I’d say that these missing features are surely high up the list.