Ubisoft confirmed that Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced will retain the original game's drunk load screen [1].
The decision preserves a specific piece of character-driven humor that became a hallmark of the original experience. For many players, the sequence where protagonist Edward Kenway stumbles around the Animus loading environment is a nostalgic detail that defines the game's tone.
The confirmation followed a period of uncertainty among the gaming community [2]. Fans expressed confusion after an earlier social media post from Ubisoft appeared to suggest the feature might be removed from the Resynced version [1]. The ambiguity sparked a wave of concerns that the remake would strip away the personality of the original loading sequences.
Ubisoft addressed these concerns on its official social media channels [2]. The company said that the feature is not being cut and that players can still expect to see the character's intoxicated state during the loading process [1].
In a brief statement regarding the inclusion of the mechanic, a Ubisoft spokesperson said, "There will be rum" [2].
The Resynced version aims to modernize the classic title while maintaining the core elements that fans appreciate. By confirming the return of the drunk load screen, the developer is signaling a commitment to preserving the quirky details of the 2013 original [1]. This approach helps mitigate fears that the update would be a sterile reimagining of the pirate-themed adventure [2].
“"There will be rum."”
This confirmation reflects a broader trend in the gaming industry where developers are increasingly cautious about removing 'legacy' features during remakes. By responding directly to fan confusion, Ubisoft is attempting to maintain goodwill with a core audience that values authenticity and nostalgia over a complete overhaul of game mechanics.
