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Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag

8.3 / 10
Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag cover art
Release Date
29 October 2013
Platforms
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Publisher
Ubisoft Entertainment
Developer
Ubisoft Montreal
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01Overview

Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag begins in 1715, when pirates established a lawless republic in the Caribbean and ruled the land and seas. These outlaws paralyzed navies, halted international trade, and plundered vast fortunes. They threatened the power structures that ruled Europe, inspired the imaginations of millions, and left a legacy that still endures. You play Edward Kenway, a pirate captain trained by Assassins. He switches between the Hidden Blade, four flintlock pistols and dual cutlass swords, and he meets figures such as Blackbeard and Calico Jack. You command the Jackdaw, plunder ships and use the loot to upgrade it with ammunition and equipment, then board large galleons. The open world runs from Kingston to Nassau. You loot underwater shipwrecks, assassinate Templars in cities and search ruins for treasure. The game also has an online multiplayer mode where you play a new set of pirate characters across colorful locations and test your assassination skills against other players. The main story is single-player.

Game Details

Genre
Adventure
Game Mode
Single player • Multiplayer • Co-operative
Perspective
Third person
Themes
Action • Fantasy • Science fiction • Historical • Stealth • Sandbox • Open world

Platform Availability

02Trailers & Gameplay Videos

15 Official Videos

03Screenshots & Artwork

04Editions, Expansions & DLC

Editions

Assassin's Creed: The Americas Collection
Base Game

Assassin's Creed: The Americas Collection

Assassin's Creed: The Americas Collection is a compilation consisting of three games in the Assassin's Creed series. The Americas Collection includes Assassin's Creed III, Assassin's Creed: Liberation HD and Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag.

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Assassin's Creed: The Rebel Collection
Premium Edition

Assassin's Creed: The Rebel Collection

Get two action-packed games and all single-player DLC with Assassin’s Creed: The Rebel Collection. Become the most feared pirate in the Caribbean in Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag and transform into the ultimate assassin hunter in Assassin’s Creed Rogue. Includes both Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag, Assassin’s Creed Rogue, and all past DLC. Become the most feared pirate in the Caribbean in Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag. Take part in an award-winning naval experience and explore a massive open world. Become the ultimate assassin hunter in Assassin’s Creed Rogue, and play as a Templar for the first time in franchise history. Includes all single-player DLC, such as Freedom Cry, Guild of Rogues, the Illustrious Pirate Pack, the Crusader & Florentine Pack, and the Death Vessel Pack. Experience enhanced features like Handheld Mode, HD Rumble, Touch Screen Interface, and Motion Control Aiming.

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Assassin's Creed Triple Pack: Black Flag, Unity, Syndicate
Ultimate Edition

Assassin's Creed Triple Pack: Black Flag, Unity, Syndicate

Assassin's Creed 4 Black Flag The Caribbean, 1715. Relive the truly explosive events that defined the Golden Age of Pirates. Assassin's Creed Unity Paris, 1789. Rise up against tyranny in the chaotic and brutal French Revolution. Assassin's Creed Syndicate London, 1868. The working classes struggle to survive the Industrial Revolution until a pair of Assassins emerge from the underworld.

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Assassin's Creed: Naval Edition
Ultimate Edition

Assassin's Creed: Naval Edition

This bundle contains: - Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag - Assassin’s Creed: Rogue

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Assassin's Creed Legendary Collection
Ultimate Edition

Assassin's Creed Legendary Collection

Experience the best of the legendary Assassin's Creed franchise with this collection that includes six classic Assassin's Creed games.

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Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag + Assassin's Creed Rogue Double Pack
Ultimate Edition

Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag + Assassin's Creed Rogue Double Pack

The official Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag + Assassin's Creed Rogue Double Pack edition for Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag.

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Assassin's Creed American History Pack
Ultimate Edition

Assassin's Creed American History Pack

The official Assassin's Creed American History Pack edition for Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag.

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Assassin's Creed Animus Pack
Ultimate Edition

Assassin's Creed Animus Pack

A bundle covering mainline and spinoff titles alike from the original Assassin's Creed through Valhalla.

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Expansions

Assassin's Creed: Freedom Cry
Major Update

Assassin's Creed: Freedom Cry

Born a slave, Adewale found freedom as a pirate aboard Edward Kenway’s ship, the Jackdaw. 15 years later, Adewale has become a trained Assassin who finds himself shipwrecked in Saint-Domingue without weapons or crew. He now has to acquire a ship and gather his own crew to free the slaves and avenge them. Over 3 hours of new single-player gameplay!

DLC & Add-ons

Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag: Aveline

Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag: Aveline

Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag: Blackbeard's Wrath

Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag: Blackbeard's Wrath

Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag: Guild of Rogues

Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag: Guild of Rogues

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