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Discover Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag, the classic pirate action-adventure game from 2013. Command your ship, hunt Templars and carve your legend as Edward Kenway across the Caribbean's Golden Age of Piracy.
Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™ is a pirates, open world and assassin game
developed by Ubisoft Montreal
and published by Ubisoft.
It's available only on Windows
in 16 languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese - Portugal, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Swedish and Simplified Chinese.
It has received 71,071 reviews of which 62,942 were positive and 8,129 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. 😎
The game is currently priced at 39.99€ on Steam.
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- OS *: Windows Vista SP2
- Processor: Intel Core2Quad Q8400 @ 2.6 GHz or AMD Athlon II X4 620 @ 2.6 GHz
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia Geforce GTX 260 or AMD Radeon HD 4870 (512MB VRAM with shader Model 4.0 or higher)
- Storage: 30 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card with latest drivers
- Additional Notes: Windows-Compatible keyboard and mouse required, controller optional.
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Revisiting the game for the first time after beating it way back in 2014, i went in remembering mostly and faintly only the naval battles. But with age comes a different perspective and replaying it again in 2026, i found myself resonating with more of the parts of the game than i did in the past... The story seemed and felt more complete, the characters and their motives more fleshed out and humane ( with their merits and also their bad habits and passions ) and the main game's premise of freedom more realistic and down to earth in comparison to the boundaries in which it was set in AC III. The soundtracks are amazing and really accompany the piracy theme perfectly, the visuals still look very nice, the variety of the missions, given the bigger impact of naval battles and exploration between land and sea, are top notch and of course the main attraction of the game that is the warfare at sea is the best in every game that had been released until and since then. Also by purchasing the Gold Edition, i was able to play for the first time the Freedom Cry DLC and the small sequence of missions starring Aveline. The story was focused around the end of slavery and it was quite good, however the game didn't innovate with anything else new ( also a few bugs here and there, way more than the main game ) and thus the content felt good but with a lot potential lost. As for the small 3 missions of Aveline, the compact nature of them, the more classic ac format and her reappearance ( and Connor's voiceover for the intro ) were a nice touch, strengthened the bond between AC III and AC Black Flag and gave an even better aftertaste to the complete closure of the game's content. The game is overall still worth it for both newcomers and fans of the series and can provide a lot of entertaining time for all men of fortune, therefore is recommended especially with the Gold Edition. Played part of it on the Steam Deck and the performance was great and the overall experience fluid and enjoyable. "In a world without gold, we might've been heroes!" - truer words couldn't have been said...
never thought the day I see a game I got to experience in real time be remade this quickly. I was eight when black flag originally dropped, I was as stoked as over, believed graphics couldn’t evolve any further. played the game and followed discourses concerning it in real time. 13 years later, we get a remake. still feels too early but I’m all in. black flag holds a special place in my heart, it’s one of ubisoft’s finest achievements from the assassin’s creed series. the naval combat here is second to none, it’s well developed, well thought out and yet you’ll see no one do it a similar level. the parkour, playing edward as a character, edward’s journey as an assassin, as a pirate. for the majority of the game, you play as edward larping being an assassin. his story with the brotherhood, his choice to stay with them, it’s all very beautiful. I beat this game not too long ago but this playthrough still feels as rewarding as ever in anticipation for resynched. I’ll be here for resynched. the developers have went on record saying that the original will still be available to play. however, I doubt it’ll go on a sale again soon or ever. if you do get your chance, be quick to nab it on a sale as it’ll likely be a rare circumstance or not one at all.
This voyage marked me return to the Assassin’s Creed since the very first tale, many a year ago and by Neptune’s beard, what a journey it was. The world still shines like gold, the towns and ports teeming with life, each harbor boasting its own soul and character. From sailing the open ocean to hacking through dense jungles, plunging beneath shark-infested waves, and storming mighty forts, every adventure added more gunpowder to the voyage. This game captures the Golden Age of Piracy in the Caribbean better than any tale I’ve heard...a perfect 10/10, says I. The combat ran smooth as rum down me throat, though it creaked a little bit like an old deck plank but for a game over a dozen years old, I’ve little to complain about except that it was perhaps too easy for a hardened sea dog. The finishing blows were a joy and nothing beats a clean double assassination pulled off at full sprint. Naval combat is where Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag truly earns its legend. Battles at sea felt glorious and I can see why fellow captains and sailors swear by it. Smashing enemy hulls with rams, mortars, and heavy shot was grand but the real thrill came after: swinging aboard on a rope and performing an air assassination and battling it out on the enemy deck…or taking a whole ship with nothing but a swivel gun! A shame Skull n’ Bones didn’t follow this charted course. The story is where this tale truly claimed my loyalty. Watching Edward Kenway begin as a selfish rogue, chasing only gold and glory, then slowly grow into a captain of principle after joining the Brotherhood and the proper course from Adewale and Kidd...'twas a fine character arc. Speaking of the side characters, they were absolute treasures. Adewale (more on him later), Kidd, Blackbeard, Vane; all bursting with personality. The story hits hard with betrayal, loss, and death (filthy pirates, the lot of ’em). I found it satisfying that Edward finally earned a measure of peace with his daughter at journey’s end. The ability to customize Edward’s attire, weapons, and ship added a fine personal touch. There’s something special about plundering the seas in a ship that truly feels like yours. Aveline DLC — I’ve yet to sail through AC III, so this was a fine introduction to her character and likely sealed my next Assassin’s Creed adventure. Short, but well worth the time. Freedom Cry — By the stars, nothing filled my heart with more joy than seeing Adewale claim his own story. Ubisoft truly went all out here, adding new weapons, animations, and mechanics instead of reusing Edward’s kit. The missions and narrative were strong, and the mechanics felt just right. I’d gladly sail a full standalone game with Adewale fighting for the revolution and others freedom. TL;DR: A legendary voyage. Hoist the sails, grab your cutlass, and play this game. Yes, I used ChatGPT to make me sound like a pirate.
I have been playing through the old titles recently and have now made my way to Black Flag. I didn’t actually like Black Flag initially, as I didn’t think boat warfare was the best fit as the primary activity in an Assassin’s Creed title. But as time went on, I found myself missing it more and more. While I do really like the newer Assassin’s Creed format, I agree with the criticism it has gotten about not feeling like the old games did, and I am also starting to miss the old titles now. This campaign is better than I remembered it. I had a lot of fun boarding enemy ships while climbing around the masts and taking out enemies one by one. The story was also better than I remembered and the pacing feels pretty good. The graphics are naturally dated now and it was probably the only issue I really had with the game, though not a big one if you are used to them. I just haven’t played since release and it surprised me a bit just how old it does look. I can definitely recommend playing this game again if it has been a while, though I probably wouldn’t recommend it to any newcomers. It feels old and I think you need to have been with the game since release to really appreciate it. _________________________________ [url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/45534557/]Help me out by following my Curator, I’d really appreciate it!!
A Sea of Regrets: Edward Kenway's Unlikely Redemption Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag is a masterpiece of pirate fantasy that often feels like it transcends its own franchise. It delivers an unforgettable adventure on the high seas, even if it can't fully escape the series' most tedious traditions. https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3480966131 The game's greatest strength is its surprisingly heartfelt story. Following Edward Kenway, a brash privateer out for glory, you witness a raw and personal journey of greed, loss, and redemption. It's a deeply human tale set against the romanticized Golden Age of Piracy, far removed from the convoluted ancient conspiracies. This fresh perspective allows you to meet legendary figures like Blackbeard and Charles Vane not as historical caricatures, but as flawed, living men. Of course, the star of the show is the thrilling naval combat. Sailing your ship, the Jackdaw, across the vibrant Caribbean is pure joy. Chasing Spanish galleons, boarding man-o'-wars, and weathering violent storms is an endlessly rewarding gameplay loop that remains arguably the best in the entire series. https://youtu.be/fLEw9IMC2Q4 However, this paradise has its pests. To truly upgrade the Jackdaw and survive in dangerous waters, you must engage in a colossal, mind-numbing grind. Hunting whales, looting countless ships, and clearing underwater shipwrecks becomes a repetitive necessity. Furthermore, the game is plagued by the series' worst trope: an overwhelming number of tailing and eavesdropping missions. These tedious assignments brutally disrupt the pacing of an otherwise brilliant pirate epic. It's a journey worth taking, but you'll need patience to see it through. https://youtu.be/E89RYjU54mA
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Frequently Asked Questions
Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™ is currently priced at 39.99€ on Steam.
No, Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™ is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 39.99€ on Steam.
Yes, Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™ received 62,942 positive votes out of a total of 71,071 achieving a rating of 8.72.
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Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™ was developed by Ubisoft Montreal and published by Ubisoft.
Yes, Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™ is playable and fully supported on Windows.
No, Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™ is not playable on MacOS.
No, Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™ is not playable on Linux.
Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™ offers both single-player and multi-player modes.
Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™ offers both Co-op and PvP modes.
No, Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™ does not currently offer any DLC.
No, Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™ does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
No, Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™ does not support Steam Remote Play.
No, Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™ does not currently support Steam Family Sharing.
You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™.
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