Side Activities in Black Flag Resynced

Ubisoft confirmed that classic Black Flag side activities return in Resynced — whaling, shark hunting, bell diving, bar games, and harpoon QTE hunts all remain available. Creative director Paul Fu told IGN the team prioritized Edward's story but preserved the Caribbean sandbox distractions fans expect. This page catalogs each activity, where to start, and Resynced-specific tweaks.

Whaling and Harpoon Hunts

Harpoon events spawn on open water — white whales, sharks, and other sea creatures trigger chase sequences with timed button prompts. Upgrade the Fisherman's Wharf at Great Inagua to increase hide and bone yields from successful hunts. Materials feed crafting and ship upgrades. Hunting remains optional for story completion but accelerates economic progression before legendary ship attempts.

Bell Diving and Underwater Exploration

Classic diving bell locations return with updated visuals. Resynced also allows **dive-anywhere** freedom — Edward can swim from the Jackdaw without hunting bells first. Bell sites often anchor scripted treasure routes; free diving rewards explorers who spot sonar pings manually. See diving and exploration for wreck coordinates.

Bar Games and Social Hubs

Taverns in Nassau, Kingston, and Havana host bar games including **checkers** — unchanged in spirit from 2013. These activities build world atmosphere and occasionally intersect with side contracts. They do not gate main story progression.

Ship Pets and Island Encounters

Recruit a **monkey in Havana** and a **cat on Great Inagua** as Jackdaw companions near the wheel. Reworked island **playas** host optional combat scenarios, Rift fragments, and officer quest steps tied to the new story content endgame.