Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced — PS5 & PS5 Pro performance
Technical analysis last updated
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is a native PS5-generation release built on the latest Anvil engine, and it is one of the better-optimised console games of 2026. Both PS5 and PS5 Pro expose the same three graphics modes - Performance (60fps), Balanced (40fps, 120Hz displays only) and Fidelity (30fps) - all of which output an upscaled 4K image. Ray-traced global illumination is always on; on base PS5 the extended suite with ray-traced specular reflections is reserved for Balanced and Fidelity, so the 60fps Performance mode trades reflection quality for fluidity. PS5 Pro removes that compromise: extended ray tracing runs in every mode, PSSR 2 reconstructs a visibly cleaner 4K image, and strand-based hair is added for Edward throughout. The practical result is that the Pro Performance mode delivers roughly base-console Fidelity-level visuals at 60fps, which makes it the recommended way to play. Loading is identical on both consoles at 7-8 seconds for a save, though the initial boot to the title screen takes around 40 seconds because of unskippable logos and online checks. Remaining caveats: foliage density is still reduced in Performance mode even on Pro, and Fidelity adds very little over Performance there.
Graphics modes on PlayStation 5 Pro
PS5 Pro pairs PSSR 2 with extended ray tracing in every mode, delivering base-console Fidelity-level image quality at 60fps.
PSSR 2 reconstruction, extended ray tracing (GI + specular reflections) in every graphics mode and strand-based hair for Edward in all modes.
Performance
PS5 ProUnverifiedHighest internal resolution is reserved for Fidelity, but PSSR 2 keeps distant detail clean.
Balanced
PS5 ProUnverifiedExtended ray tracing with a noticeably higher internal resolution than Performance.
Fidelity
PS5 ProUnverifiedOnly a negligible image-quality gain over Performance on PS5 Pro.
Graphics modes on PlayStation 5
A polished native PS5 release: three well-separated modes, dynamic ray-traced GI everywhere and a stable frame rate.
Native PS5 release with three graphics modes; extended ray-traced reflections limited to Balanced and Fidelity.
Performance
PS5UnverifiedLower foliage density and reduced distant detail versus Balanced and Fidelity.
Balanced
PS5UnverifiedExtended ray tracing (GI + reflections) at a higher internal resolution than Performance.
Fidelity
PS5UnverifiedHighest internal resolution with the full extended ray-tracing suite.
PS5 vs PS5 Pro
Side-by-side comparison of graphics modes, resolution and technical features.
On PS5 Pro the Performance mode looks close to the base-console Fidelity mode: extended ray tracing is active in every mode and PSSR 2 rebuilds the 4K image far more cleanly.
| Metric | PS5 | PS5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| PSFoundry Score | 84Great | 85Great |
| Recommended mode | Performance | Performance |
| Modes available | 3 | 3 |
| Highest target FPS | 60 | 60 |
| Highest verified capability | 60 fps target | 60 fps target |
| PSSR | No | Yes |
| Ray tracing | Yes | Yes |
| VRR | Yes | Yes |
| 120 Hz support | Yes | Yes |
| PS5 Pro Enhanced | No | Yes |
- PSFoundry Score
- 84Great
- Recommended mode
- Performance
- Modes available
- 3
- Highest target FPS
- 60
- Highest verified capability
- 60 fps target
- PSSR
- No
- Ray tracing
- Yes
- VRR
- Yes
- 120 Hz support
- Yes
- PS5 Pro Enhanced
- No
- PSFoundry Score
- 85Great
- Recommended mode
- Performance
- Modes available
- 3
- Highest target FPS
- 60
- Highest verified capability
- 60 fps target
- PSSR
- Yes
- Ray tracing
- Yes
- VRR
- Yes
- 120 Hz support
- Yes
- PS5 Pro Enhanced
- Yes
Known issues
We haven't documented technical issues for this title yet — this doesn't mean the game is bug-free.
Video analysis
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Sources and verification
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- UnverifiedAssassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced: PS5 Pro enhancements detailedPlayStation.Blog2026-06-29
Graphics modes, frame-rate targets and ray-tracing coverage on PS5 and PS5 Pro.
Open source - UnverifiedAC Black Flag Resynced best console Graphics Mode: Performance vs Balanced vs FidelityVGC2026-07-10
Graphics modes, frame-rate targets and ray-tracing coverage on PS5 and PS5 Pro.
Open source - UnverifiedBlack Flag Resynced is stunning on all three consolesRPG Site2026-07-08
Graphics modes, frame-rate targets and ray-tracing coverage on PS5 and PS5 Pro.
Open source - UnverifiedBlack Flag Resynced: Accomplished on All Consoles - but a Cut Above on PS5 ProDigital Foundry2026-07-14
Graphics modes, frame-rate targets and ray-tracing coverage on PS5 and PS5 Pro.
Open source
Frequently asked
Answers built from the verified data on this page.
What frame rate does Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced run at on PS5 Pro?
On PS5 Pro, Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced offers 3 graphics modes: Balanced targets 40 FPS at 4K (upscaled); Fidelity targets 30 FPS at 4K (upscaled); Performance targets 60 FPS at 4K (upscaled).
What frame rate does Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced run at on PS5?
On PS5, Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced offers 3 graphics modes: Performance targets 60 FPS at 4K (upscaled); Balanced targets 40 FPS at 4K (upscaled); Fidelity targets 30 FPS at 4K (upscaled).
Does Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced support 120 Hz on PlayStation?
Yes. Balanced on PS5 Pro, Balanced on PS5 run with 120 Hz output on a compatible display. That is a 120 Hz output container with a higher frame-rate range — no mode targets a locked 120 FPS.
Does Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced use PSSR on PS5 Pro?
Yes. At least one PS5 Pro graphics mode of Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced uses PSSR, Sony's machine-learning upscaler, according to the sources cited in our analysis.
Is Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced worth playing on PS5 Pro?
On PS5 Pro the Performance mode looks close to the base-console Fidelity mode: extended ray tracing is active in every mode and PSSR 2 rebuilds the 4K image far more cleanly.
What is the best graphics mode for Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced on PS5 Pro?
Best overall balance: Performance — Performance targets 60 FPS at 4K (upscaled). Best ray-traced image quality: Fidelity targets 30 FPS at 4K (upscaled).
Patch history
Only updates that changed graphics modes, resolution, frame rate or visual features.
General performance and stability fixes; no change to the console frame-rate targets or graphics modes.
The data on this page reflects the game as of this patch.
- 1.04PS516 Jul 2026First major post-launch updateGAMES.GG
Fixed multiple lighting issues in interiors and caverns, where scenes were rendering far darker than intended even with light sources present, and adjusted the weather system to bring more sun and clear skies into the rotation. Also includes texture corrections and character/clothing clipping fixes.
Performance: General performance and stability fixes; no change to the console frame-rate targets or graphics modes.
The players' verdict
Recent player impressions of how the game runs on PS5 and PS5 Pro.
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