Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Hits 2 Million Sales in 24 Hours as Reviews Swing Positive
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced has achieved 2 million sales in its first 24 hours, overcoming initial negative reviews regarding microtransactions. The game set a new concurrent player record for the franchise on Steam, despite ongoing labor issues at Ubisoft Barcelona.
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The game's commercial success despite controversy highlights the enduring popularity of established gaming franchises and the complex relationship between consumer spending and industry labor practices.
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Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Hits 2 Million Sales in 24 Hours as Reviews Swing Positive
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced has seemingly managed to turn things around following a wave of negative reviews on launch day. Not only has its Steam review rating swung from "Mixed" to "Mostly Positive"—with 77% of the game's 3,555 English reviews now positive—Ubisoft has also announced that Black Flag Resynced has sold over 2 million copies in just over 24 hours since its launch. This at least matches but possibly exceeds the day-one performance of 007 First Light , which sold 1.5 million units in 24 hours.
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