Despite having an offline mode, Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced was unplayable when Ubisoft Connect went down

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Even an anticipated re-release like Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced fell victim to familiar DRM woes recently. Players found themselves unable to access their single-player pirate adventure when Ubisoft Connect servers hit a snag, despite the game supposedly offering an offline mode. It's a stark reminder that even our solo gaming experiences can be completely tethered to online services.