AC: Black Flag Resynced breaks Steam series record in 40 minutes amid dev layoffs

Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced set a new Steam record for the series in its first 40 minutes on sale, despite launching to a wave of negative reviews that have since improved. Ubisoft is celebrating strong sales figures, but some of the game's developers have simultaneously been laid off and are looking for new jobs. The contrast highlights the tension between commercial success and studio welfare.

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