Ubisoft has officially announced the global release and preload times for the much-anticipated remaster of Assassin's Creed: Black Flag. After an oceanic wait, gamers will finally set sail with Edward Kenway in this revamped adventure, now optimized for PC and modern consoles. The game boasts improved visuals, enhanced gameplay mechanics, and a heap of new story content. However, the multiplayer mode and first-person modern day gameplay have been axed to focus on the Caribbean's exploration. Preload times vary for different platforms – Xbox Series X/S already offers preloads, while PC and PS5 pre-loads begin at 2pm UTC or 12am local time on July 7, respectively. The game releases worldwide at midnight local time on July 7 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, while timings differ by territory on PC and cloud streaming services. For a detailed breakdown of when and where the game goes live, check out the provided chart below. Tom Phillips, IGN's News Editor, is your guide through this pirate-filled adventure; connect with him at [email protected] or @tomphillipseg on Bluesky for more updates!