Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced vs Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
Pirate action vs medieval rigor — one hands you a map and a ship, the other refuses to hold your hand.
Updated 25d ago
Faithful remake that dethrones the original — the naval combat is untouched, and the new Anvil engine makes sailing feel brand new.
The quest writing and side characters are why people replay it at 500 hours — it deserves the medieval-RPG crown, if you can live with save limits and slow travel.
By the numbers
Prices checked Aug 7; they move faster than we refresh, so confirm on the store page.
Recent-review figures are Steam's own last-30-days window, read Aug 7.
| Measure | Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced | Kingdom Come: Deliverance II |
|---|---|---|
| Value Kingdom Come: Deliverance II wins on value | ||
| Price now | $51.59 −14% · GamesPlanet US | $23.99 −60% · GOG |
| All-time low | $53.99 | $20.99 |
| Cost / hour | — | $0.44/hr $23.99 · 55 h main story |
| Off its low | At its low low was Jun 2026 | +14% low was Jul 2026 |
| Main story | — | 55 h |
| Health | ||
| Steam reviews | 80% 27k reviews | 94% 191k reviews |
| Recent reviews | improving trend only | 89% 3k votes · vs 94% lifetime · souring |
| Peak players | — Not yet charted | 29,234 Jul 2026 · ↑ 22% MoM |
| Launch peak | — | 11% of Feb 2025 launch peak · as of Jul 2026 |
| All-time peak | — | 255,607 Feb 2025 |
| Support | ||
| Last patch | 5 days ago | 6 weeks ago |
| Patch cadence | 5 in last 90 days | 1 in last 90 days |
| Steam Deck | Gold | Platinum |
What players say
Patterns from long-haul reviewers, taken from each game's verdict. Not live sentiment — each side is dated below.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced
The Jackdaw's naval combat and open-sea freedom still dominate 100-hour reviews, with the improved crafting and ship upgrades earning constant praise.
Boarding sea physics and stiff new cutscenes are the recurring frictions for long-time players, plus the $60 DLC policy that still stings.
from our August 2026 verdict
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
The writing and quest design stay unmatched to 500 hours — side characters and missions are what long-haul fans replay for.
Late-game save freedom and travel pacing still grate on 100-hour veterans, though the story keeps them pushing.
from our August 2026 verdict
Key differences
Which one is for you?
Pick Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced if
- You want a relaxed pirate adventure with forgiving combat and open-sea exploration.
- You can tolerate Ubisoft's DLC approach and 30fps cutscenes for visual fidelity.
- You've never played Black Flag and want the definitive graphical version.
Pick Kingdom Come: Deliverance II if
- You loved KCD1's realistic swordplay and its refusal to ease difficulty.
- You're patient with slow openings and punishing save mechanics like savior schnapps.
- You prefer a historically grounded RPG over a high seas fantasy.
Bottom line
Choose Black Flag for a polished, laid-back piracy experience; choose KCD2 if you crave a demanding historical simulation that respects your time but not your tolerance for failure.
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