Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced: the big treasure hunt

Ubisoft has recently announced a unique marketing campaign to support the upcoming release of Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced. The campaign includes a real-life treasure hunt with an impressive $500,000 prize, set to take place in the Caribbean. Titled "Gold and Crystal – The Lost Treasure of Edward Kenway," the hunt has caught the attention of both fans of the game and puzzle enthusiasts.

About the treasure hunt

The treasure hunt consists of 15 complex riddles that participants must solve to find the location of the treasure. The treasure itself is made up of specially minted gold coins worth $350,000 and a rose quartz skull, adorned with a red opal, worth $150,000. While the riddles are inspired by the themes of Black Flag, no prior knowledge of the game is required to take part in the hunt.

Access to the riddles requires a payment, starting at around £31 (roughly $41). Payment options vary, and higher tiers offer extra physical versions of the puzzles and other items, with the most expensive packages reaching £177 (about $240).

The treasure and the prizes

The treasure’s total value of $500,000 makes this hunt especially appealing. The prize consists of:

• Specially minted gold coins, collectively worth $350,000.
• A rose quartz skull, set with a red opal in the bezel, worth $150,000.

Participants in the treasure hunt can work in teams, allowing them to puzzle things out together and solve the riddles. In the end, however, one person must be chosen to receive the prize. That person can then decide whether or not to share it with their teammates.

Taking part in the treasure hunt

Participants can currently sign up for the treasure hunt, with a starter package that includes the riddles. Although the idea is for participants to find the treasure location and submit it online, traveling to the Caribbean is not required. That makes it accessible to everyone, regardless of location.

While the puzzles are meant to be challenging, the organizers say the process could take between two and five years to fully solve. That adds to the experience’s complexity and gives participants plenty of time to stay immersed in the riddles while they wait for the game’s release.

Conclusion

The "Gold and Crystal – The Lost Treasure of Edward Kenway" treasure hunt is an exciting way for Ubisoft to build hype around Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced. It not only gives fans a chance to take part in a unique experience, but also taps into some of the franchise’s most beloved elements. The mix of riddles, teamwork, and a valuable prize promises to be an appealing challenge for anyone willing to take on this treasure hunt.