Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced is currently experiencing frame rate drops in cutscenes, which community members are addressing via the ACBlackFlagFix mod. According to reports from Nexusmods and PC Games Hardware (PCGH), the mod removes frame rate caps and enables Frame Generation during cinematic sequences to prevent performance from dipping to 30 FPS.
The “Ultra High” Bug Affecting Cutscene Performance
The performance issue isn’t universal; it triggers under specific hardware and software configurations. According to PCGH, the bug appears when players manually set Raytracing, BVH quality, or Terrain quality to “Ultra High.”
When these settings are active, cutscenes can plummet to 30 FPS even if the main gameplay runs at a much higher rate. This creates a jarring visual stutter during transitions. Ubisoft is reportedly working on an official update to fix the issue, though no specific patch date has been announced.
How ACBlackFlagFix Solves the Frame Rate Gap
Nexusmods user rippoff developed ACBlackFlagFix specifically for the Resynced version of the game. The latest version 2.1 focuses on maintaining a consistent visual experience by keeping Frame Generation active during cutscenes.
Without this fix, Frame Generation often disables itself during cinematics. For players running at 100 FPS or more, the sudden drop to 30 FPS in a cutscene is highly noticeable. The mod bridges this gap, ensuring the frame rate remains stable across both gameplay and story sequences.
Technical Origins: From ACShadowsFix to Resynced
The mod isn’t a simple copy-paste. Rippoff stated that the technical architecture of Black Flag Resynced differs significantly from Assassin’s Creed Shadows. While the mod used ACShadowsFix (created by Lyall) as a starting point, the developer had to rebuild functions to accommodate the specific technical requirements of the Resynced engine.
Performance Comparison: Modded vs. Vanilla
| Setting/Feature | Vanilla (Ultra High) | With ACBlackFlagFix |
|---|---|---|
| Cutscene FPS | Capped at 30 FPS | Uncapped / High |
| Frame Generation | Off in Cutscenes | Always Active |
| Visual Consistency | Jarring Transitions | Smooth / Uniform |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find ACBlackFlagFix?
The mod is available on Nexusmods, uploaded by user rippoff.
Will Ubisoft release an official patch?
Yes, according to PCGH, Ubisoft is already working on an update to correct these frame rate issues.
Does the mod work for all AC games?
No. ACBlackFlagFix is designed specifically for Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, though it was inspired by the ACShadowsFix mod.
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