You Can Now Stream The Best Part Of Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced: Its Sea Shanties

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced: A New Era for Sea Shanties

You Can Now Stream The Best Part Of Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced: Its Sea Shanties. Ahead of its July 9 release, Ubisoft has made available a playable portion of Assassin’s Creed Black Flag: Resynced—specifically, its iconic sea shanties. This collection, now accessible through major streaming platforms, includes all the original shanties from the game, brand-new compositions, and an unreleased rendition of The Parting Glass by Sarah Greene. With a total of 57 tracks, this collection is a must-listen for fans of the original Black Flag and newcomers alike.

The shanties can be streamed on platforms like Spotify, YouTube Music, Apple Music, Deezer, Amazon Music, Qobuz, and Tidal. While the full game is still months away, you can already enjoy the music that made sailing in Black Flag an unforgettable experience. The track The Wellerman, in particular, has been a fan favorite and is likely to be on repeat for many.

The Origins of the Sea Shanties in Black Flag

In the original Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag, players had to physically collect the shanties by performing acrobatics to grab glowing pieces of sheet music scattered throughout the game. Once collected, the songs would be sung by Edward Kenway’s crew as players sailed the high seas. The game even included a companion app that allowed players to sync the tracks to their smartphones, though the app has since been discontinued.

The music was recorded in Montreal by a group of contemporary folk singers and musicians. Interestingly, the soundtrack predates the rise of ShantyTok on TikTok around 2021, when Scottish musician Nathan Evans recorded a viral version of The Wellerman. Ubisoft worked with musician and professor David Gossage to produce the in-game music, ensuring it fit the historical context of the game’s setting.

One notable detail about the shanties is that the singers had to adjust their performances to sound more like sailors rather than a well-rehearsed choir. This added to the authenticity of the music and made it feel more immersive during gameplay.

What to Expect from the Remake

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag: Resynced is set to launch on July 9 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. Preorders have been available for several months, and Ubisoft has been promoting the remake with various marketing initiatives, including a collaboration with Red Bull Gaming. Athletes were tasked with recreating Edward Kenway’s signature “leaps of faith,” a nod to the original game’s iconic gameplay mechanic.

The remake will include a mix of graphical upgrades and quality-of-life improvements. While some fans have expressed mixed opinions about the changes, the overall goal seems to be to modernize the experience while preserving the core elements that made Black Flag a beloved title.

For those interested in preordering the game, there are multiple editions available, including the Standard Edition, Digital Deluxe Edition, and Collector’s Edition. Each offers different perks and price points, with the Collector’s Edition retailing at $200.

If you're a fan of the original Black Flag or simply enjoy the charm of sea shanties, now is the perfect time to get familiar with the music that will accompany your journey through the remake. With the full game just around the corner, the shanties are a great way to get into the spirit of the adventure ahead.