Ubisoft Celebrates AC Black Flag Remake With Real-Life Treasure Hunt

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  • Primary Subject: Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced
  • Key Update: Ubisoft has partnered with Unsolved Hunts for a real-world treasure hunt featuring 15 puzzles and a $500,000 prize buried in the Caribbean.
  • Status: Confirmed
  • Last Verified: May 13, 2026
  • Quick Answer: Register for "Gold & Crystal" starting at $41 to solve 15 riddles; the first to finish wins $500,000 in gold and a jeweled crystal skull.

Ubisoft is giving you the chance to experience looting like a pirate with their real-life treasure hunt.

When Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced was announced, people (understandably) lost their minds. Not only is Black Flag getting a much-needed refresh, but Ubisoft promised new content, better graphics, and improved combat.

Now, Ubisoft is hyping up the game even more in a massive way - a $500,000 treasure hunt.

Ubisoft Launches Massive Treasure Hunt In Celebration of Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced

To celebrate Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, Ubisoft is launching a $500,000 treasure hunt that's supposedly set to last for up to five years.

An open treasure chest overflows with gold coins, set in a dimly lit room. A glass skull with a red mark sits nearby, creating a mysterious, eerie tone.
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Credit: Ubisoft

Ubisoft teamed up with Unsolved Hunts to launch Gold & Crystal - The Lost Treasures of Edward Kenway. $500,000 worth of treasures have been buried somewhere in the Caribbean - and it's up to AC fans to dig up the treasure. The experience is a large-scale puzzle challenge inspired by the golden age of piracy, which lives up to the plot of Black Flag.

The items up for grabs are directly related to Black Flag. Some of the things up for grabs include a replica of a crystal skill and golden dabloons with the AC Black Flag logo.

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It's not just about digging up treasure. Players will have to decipher cryptic messages, solve puzzles, study a treasure map - and all the hints are tied to the game. If you get all the hints right, you'll be led to one specific location in the Caribbean where all the treasure is buried.

It costs $35 to enter and can be completed remotely, so no need to travel to the Caribbean. You also don't need any knowledge of Black Flag to play, but it definitely helps, as there will be several hints connected to Edward Kenway and AC lore.

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Credit: Ubisoft

The lucky player who solves the puzzles will be flown out to the Caribbean by Ubisoft to dig up the chest themselves.

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The treasure hunt goes live on November 9, 2026, but players can sign up early to solve an extra puzzle and warm up to the challenge. Signing up early will also give them early access to the first clue, which is a massive head start. You can sign up on their website.

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