Surge in Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag Players Following Skull & Bones Release

The release of Ubisoft's Skull & Bones has led to a significant increase in players returning to the 2013 title Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag.

Skull & Bones, released by Ubisoft on February 16, has received mixed feedback, prompting players to return to Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag.
Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag's player count on Steam saw a peak of more than 3,500 players recently, surpassing other Assassin’s Creed titles.
The spike in Black Flag's player count is attributed to players' dissatisfaction with Skull & Bones and their preference for the older title's portrayal of piracy.
Despite being a decade old, Black Flag is considered by many as the best Assassin’s Creed title, with rumors of a remake in the works.
Skull & Bones, described as 'AAAA' quality and priced at $70, has struggled to meet expectations, with around 850,000 players trying the game, many through a free trial.