How to claim preorder and Deluxe Edition items in Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced comes down to your edition, your account, and staying connected online. This guide covers every bonus pack available, what each edition includes, and exactly how to get your items showing up in-game.
TL;DR
- Preordering any edition gives you Blackbeard’s Crimson Pack for free
- The Deluxe Edition adds the Master Assassin Character and Naval packs
- The Collector’s Edition includes all digital content plus physical items
- Items appear automatically in your loadout and customization menus
- You need a connected Ubisoft account and internet access to unlock them
- Assassin’s Creed Shadows players can unlock extra cross-game rewards
What Editions Are Available
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced ships in four versions. The Standard Edition costs $59.99 and includes the base game plus the preorder bonus if you order before launch. The Deluxe Edition costs $69.99 and adds two extra digital packs on top of everything in Standard. The Collector’s Edition costs $199.99 and bundles in all Deluxe digital content along with a set of physical collectibles. There is also a Launch Edition at $59.99, a retail-exclusive physical release that includes an artbook, a world map poster, and the preorder bonus.
How to Claim Blackbeard’s Crimson Pack
Blackbeard’s Crimson Pack is the main preorder bonus, and it comes free with every edition as long as you order before the game’s July 9, 2026 launch date. It includes a crimson-colored costume for Edward, a matching sword, and a pistol, with the sword and pistol both carrying unique in-game perks. These items are cosmetic and do not affect your character’s stats, but they will not be available through normal gameplay after release. Once your preorder is confirmed, the pack unlocks automatically. Launch the game, sign into your linked Ubisoft account, and check Edward’s costume and weapon selection menus. The Crimson costume will appear under outfits, while the sword and pistol show up in their respective weapon categories.
How to Claim the Master Assassin Packs (Deluxe Edition)
If you own the Deluxe Edition, you get two additional packs beyond the preorder bonus. The Master Assassin Character Pack includes another costume for Edward along with a sword, a pistol, and a trinket, each carrying its own unique perk. The Master Assassin Naval Pack focuses on the Jackdaw itself, adding a sail set, crew attire, a new ship’s wheel, a figurehead, hull trim, and a ship’s pet. To claim these, make sure you’re signed into the Ubisoft account tied to your purchase, then check the customization menus for Edward’s gear and the Jackdaw’s upgrade screen. Both packs should appear automatically once the game recognizes your Deluxe Edition ownership. If either pack is missing, verify that your account is properly linked before reporting an issue.
What’s Included in the Collector’s Edition
The Collector’s Edition is the most complete version of the game and includes every piece of Deluxe digital content plus a set of physical extras. On consoles you get a physical disc, while PC buyers receive a digital key instead. The physical collectibles include a 12-inch Edward Kenway figurine, an exclusive steelbook case, a recreated leather logbook, a metal Assassin brooch, a cloth world map, and a printed sea shanty music sheet. Because this edition is limited in quantity, it has sold out through Ubisoft’s own store in many regions, so checking local retailers is often the only way to still find one.
Retailer and Platform-Specific Bonuses
A few extra bonuses depend on where you preorder rather than which edition you buy. GameStop has offered an exclusive steelbook case with preorders, though supplies are limited and not guaranteed for every order. On Xbox, preordering the Deluxe Edition through the Microsoft Store also included a $5 Xbox gift card and an in-game Resources Pack containing materials and trade goods for upgrading the Jackdaw, though this particular promotion had a cutoff date ahead of launch. It’s worth checking your specific storefront’s listing, since these platform bonuses can change or expire without much notice.
Claiming Cross-Game Rewards from Assassin’s Creed Shadows
Players who own Assassin’s Creed Shadows have access to a separate set of rewards tied to Black Flag Resynced. A late Shadows update added a quest called The Black Tides, which bridges the story between the two games, along with two new Projects inside the Shadows Animus Hub. One Project grants pirate-themed cosmetic rewards for Naoe and Yasuke to use inside Shadows. The other unlocks Japan-inspired outfits for Edward Kenway, but these only become wearable once you actually launch Black Flag Resynced, even if you completed the Project earlier in Shadows. To claim these, you need to own and progress through the relevant content in Shadows first. The rewards then appear automatically in Black Flag Resynced’s loadout menu after launch, without any extra redemption step.
Troubleshooting Missing Items
If a pack you paid for isn’t showing up, a few things are worth checking before assuming something’s broken.
- Confirm your preorder or purchase was completed before the game’s official launch date
- Make sure you’re signed into the same Ubisoft account used for the purchase
- Check that your internet connection is active, since online features are required to unlock digital entitlements
- Sign out and back in, then fully reload the game if an item still isn’t appearing
- For Steam or Epic purchases, allow some time after a same-day launch purchase, since late orders can occasionally take longer to sync
Once your bonus items are showing up correctly, you might want to check whether your PC can actually push the game’s visuals to their best. Our best graphics settings guide for Black Flag Resynced covers exactly which options to tweak based on your hardware.
