IGN First released an eight-minute gameplay tour of Havana for Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, guided by lead level designer Jean Strachen. The video highlights the remake's visual overhaul and some redesigned mission beats ahead of the game's July 9 launch for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
The tour gives players a close look at Havana's rebuilt streets, architecture and lighting, demonstrating how the team refreshed the Caribbean city while keeping the original level layout intact. IGN's coverage positions the feature as part of its month-long IGN First focus on the remake.
What the Havana tour highlights in Resynced
Jean Strachen walks viewers through an updated Havana, pointing out changes to environmental detail, textures and lighting that aim to modernize the setting for current-gen hardware. The footage emphasizes more realistic surfaces, denser cityscapes and improved visual polish compared with the original release.
The video also teases how some missions play in the remastered city, offering a look at reworked encounters and pacing without revealing full spoilers. IGN pairs the tour with additional pieces covering mission changes and larger gameplay adjustments in Resynced.
Why this Havana preview matters before July 9
The Havana walkthrough serves as an early indicator of how Ubisoft approached the remake: fidelity to the original map combined with contemporary graphical upgrades. For fans of the original Black Flag, the tour helps set expectations about visual fidelity and environmental improvements rather than wholesale redesigns.
IGN notes that this feature is part of its IGN First coverage for June, and points readers to other exclusive content such as a preview of the Ducasse mission and an exclusive cutscene showing Edward and Caroline sharing an awkward moment over hot chocolate.
This IGN First video complements other pre-release material and gives players a concise look at what to expect from Havana when Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced launches on July 9. The full eight-minute tour is embedded in IGN's feature for those who want a direct guided look from the lead level designer.
