Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced, Ubisoft's PS5 remake of the nautical open-world title, will require an internet connection to install even when purchased on physical disc. A disclaimer on the box art for both the US and European editions states "Internet is required to install the game".

Push Square reported the wording on the physical packaging and noted the messaging mirrors that seen on recent releases such as Crimson Desert.

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Reaction from the fan community has been largely critical, with Push Square describing responses as furious. The notice follows an industry pattern in which publishers flag mandatory downloads and online activation for new releases to accommodate large day-one patches and online services.

The original report is available on Push Square.

Source: Push Square