- Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced launched with a bundle of cosmetic microtransactions that cost more than the full game.
- The game's reviews on Steam initially tanked due to the microtransactions, but they have since recovered.
- Over the weekend, Ubisoft Connect suffered an outage, rendering the game unplayable even in offline mode.
- Ubisoft Connect is essential for the game's functionality, which has led to issues when its servers go offline.
- The offline mode of Ubisoft Connect is known to be spotty, which was highlighted during the recent outage.
- The outage lasted about an hour, affecting the offline capability of the game, which is not how offline mode should function.
- Players expressed their frustration on Reddit, where the issue has gained significant attention.
- Ubisoft has not addressed the outage issue on its social channels or responded to player complaints.
Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced recently experienced significant turmoil, with its reviews on Steam plummeting due to a controversial array of microtransactions. The game, which features a collection of cosmetic items costing more than the full game itself, initially faced backlash from players.128
The Ubisoft Connect outage over the weekend exacerbated the situation, rendering the offline mode unplayable for many users. The outage lasted about an hour, but it highlighted ongoing issues with the platform's offline capabilities, which are often described as unreliable.345
Players took to Reddit to express their frustrations, with one post amassing over 15,000 upvotes. Many users shared similar experiences with other Ubisoft titles, indicating a broader concern regarding the functionality of Ubisoft Connect. Despite the uproar, Ubisoft has yet to address the issue on its social media channels or respond to the growing discussions on Steam and Reddit.7
While the reviews for Black Flag Resynced initially tanked, they have since shown signs of recovery, suggesting that the community's response may be shifting as players reassess their experiences with the game.
“The Ubisoft Connect outage lasted roughly an hour, but the offline mode failure was widely criticized on Reddit, with a post amassing over 15,000 upvotes. Ubisoft has not yet commented on the issue, and the game also launched with a microtransactions bundle costing more than the full game, which sparked the initial review slump.”
Eurogamer.net
