Hide Edward’s blowpipe in AC Black Flag Resynced The feeling is mutual

When you think about the best of the Assassin’s Creed franchise, Assassin’s Creed Black Flag often tops the list. The remake was a massive Steam launch for the series, quickly securing a place among the highest-rated titles and shattering sales records. Yet, even amidst this success, players have managed to find their focus shifted from battling corsairs and uncovering hidden secrets to dealing with some rather peculiar in-game mechanics.

One of the most persistent—and perhaps most whimsical—complaints centers on a very specific piece of equipment: Edward’s blowpipe. For those diving into the Black Flag Resynced experience, players noticed that the repositioning of this signature weapon added a layer of complexity that some found frustrating.

The issue wasn’t just aesthetic; it presented an obstacle to gameplay. Players voiced a desire for a simple quality-of-life improvement—a toggle or setting that would allow them to temporarily hide the blowpipe when not actively using it, smoothing out the experience considerably.

As is often the case with ambitious game development, things aren’t always laid out perfectly from the start. The developers admitted that the specific positioning of elements like the blowpipe was necessary due to the way the characters were set up within the environment. As one game director explained, it required a particular setup to make that element disappear only when activated.

However, even when official roadmaps seem vague, there are often internal efforts underway to address player feedback. Speaking with Richard Knight, the game director for Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, there is a clear commitment to addressing community concerns.

Knight confirmed that while a solution isn’t yet fully official, the development team is actively working on the requested feature. He acknowledged the shared sentiment among players, stating that they are working on implementing this kind of functionality soon. It seems Edward may soon enjoy a bit more peace and quiet, thanks to an impending technological tweak.