A popular feature in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced has been removed, leaving players seeking answers from Ubisoft. Following the release of title update 1.0.4 last week, the ability to toggle Edward’s hood during a Leap of Faith is no longer available.
Previously, players could use a button prompt to pull the hood up or down while exploring, including during the game's most cinematic moments. The feature had been widely celebrated by the community, with recent social media posts highlighting how it allowed for more stylistic control during high-altitude jumps.
Patch Notes and Player Response
The 1.0.4 patch notes do not explicitly mention the removal of the hood toggle. While the document details general updates such as "fixed various clothes clipping issues" and "fixed various character clipping issues," it remains unclear if the hood functionality was inadvertently disabled by these technical adjustments or if its removal was intentional.
The community reaction has been swift, with threads on Reddit and Twitter expressing frustration. Fans are actively tagging Ubisoft and requesting that the developer restore the feature, citing it as one of the game's most enjoyable aesthetic options.
Future Updates
While the status of the hood toggle remains unaddressed by the studio, Ubisoft has shown responsiveness to other player requests. Game director Richard Knight recently confirmed that the development team is working on an option to hide Edward’s blowpipe, stating that the "feeling is mutual" regarding player feedback.
For now, players waiting for a fix for the hood toggle have no official confirmation from the developer regarding whether the change will be reverted.