Black Flag Resynced Horizon Launch Trailer — Full Circle

Ubisoft published the **Horizon Launch Trailer** for Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced on **July 9, 2026** — the same day the remake went live worldwide. The two-minute video recreates the iconic 2013 Black Flag horizon trailer structure with modern Anvil engine footage, Half Moon Run's **"Full Circle"** as the musical centerpiece, and the tagline *"The horizon belongs to those bold enough to chase it."* This guide analyzes what the trailer emphasizes for returning players and newcomers before the embedded official video below.

Homage to the 2013 Trailer

The original 2013 Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag launch trailer ended with Edward Kenway standing at a ship's bow facing an open Caribbean horizon — a defining image for the franchise's pirate fantasy. Resynced's Horizon Launch Trailer deliberately mirrors that composition with rebuilt character models, ray-traced water, and updated Jackdaw rigging detail. Ubisoft frames the video as a **faithful remake of a fan-favorite trailer** rather than a gameplay-first showcase — signaling confidence that the remake honors what players loved thirteen years ago.

What the Footage Shows

• Open-ocean sailing: Seamless Caribbean traversal with dynamic weather and updated water simulation
• Naval combat glimpses: Broadside exchanges and storm sequences demonstrating Anvil engine fidelity
• Edward Kenway: Matt Ryan's returning pirate captain in reworked costume and animation
• Platform badges: PS5, PS5 Pro, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Steam Deck Verified confirmation
• Accolades text: Launch-week critic quotes including Metacritic 84 and Digital Foundry praise

Full Circle by Half Moon Run

The trailer soundtrack uses **"Full Circle"** by Canadian indie rock band Half Moon Run — a different musical choice from Woodkid's "Leave Her Johnny Resynced" featured in Summer Game Fest marketing. The song's build mirrors the trailer's pacing: quiet horizon contemplation escalating into naval action. Ten new in-game shanties join the classic roster; Full Circle is trailer-exclusive scoring, not a collectible crew song. See the shanties guide for all 45 collectible tracks.

Launch-Day Context

The Horizon Launch Trailer dropped alongside retail availability — not months ahead like pre-launch marketing. It serves as a **day-one celebration video** paired with Ubisoft's announcement of **2 million copies sold within 24 hours**. Watch after reading our launch success page and review scores for full context on how critics and players received the remake.

Related Official Videos

For deeper pre-launch coverage, continue with the 30-minute Worldwide Reveal Showcase, Game Overview trailer breakdown, FGS deep dive interview, and PS5 Pro immersion trailer. New players should follow with the beginner guide after watching.