Following update 1.0.4 for Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, players can no longer toggle Edward Kenway’s hood during a Leap of Faith, according to social media reports highlighted by community members like Zephryss on X. The removal of this visual mechanic has sparked discussion among fans who previously used the feature for in-game photography and cinematic stunt captures.
What Changed in Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Update 1.0.4?
Patch 1.0.4 quietly disabled the ability to pull Edward’s hood up or down mid-air while executing a Leap of Faith. Before this update, players could time the hood toggle precisely during the descent into a haystack to create dramatic action shots. Ubisoft did not announce the removal beforehand, leaving the feature absent from the official patch notes. While the update officially targets clothing clipping and character mesh issues with surrounding environment geometry, it makes no explicit mention of hood-toggling mechanics.
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Community Reaction and Studio Silence
Ubisoft has not yet responded to player complaints regarding the missing animation feature. Because the patch notes focus entirely on collision fixes—such as preventing character models and garments from phasing through solid objects—the community remains divided on whether the removal was an intentional design choice to fix a bug or an unintended side effect of the new collision pass. Fans are actively discussing the change on social platforms, hoping the developer will restore the hood-toggling capability in a subsequent hotfix or patch.
Pro Tip: Keep an eye on official Ubisoft support channels and upcoming hotfix notes if you rely on specific character animations and cosmetic toggles for community video editing and virtual photography.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you still change Edward’s hood during regular gameplay?
Current player reports indicate that the restriction specifically affects the mid-air Leap of Faith animation introduced or altered in update 1.0.4.
Did Ubisoft mention the hood removal in the patch notes?
No. According to the patch notes, update 1.0.4 addresses clothing and character clipping issues, but contains no mention of removing the hood toggle feature.
Is there a fix or workaround available?
As of now, no official workaround exists, and players must wait for Ubisoft to issue a statement or a future patch addressing community feedback.
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