Game
Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag
84IGDB player score
1,821 ratings
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An 84 average from 1,821 ratings: not perfect, but the kind of game people keep recommending anyway. An adventure game, from Ubisoft leaning hard into fantasy, science fiction — more about the journey than the destination. A full single-player game with a multiplayer side that refuses to die.
About this game
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.
Into this world sails a young, cocky, and fearsome captain named Edward Kenway. His skill with a sword and disdain for authority earn him the respect of pirate legends like Blackbeard, but thrust him into an ancient conflict that threatens to destroy everything the pirates have built.
Screenshots
Trailers & videos
Stealth Gameplay Walkthrough Video
Announcement Trailer
Gamescom 2013 Trailer
Game facts
Release date
Oct 29, 2013
Developer
Ubisoft Montreal
Publisher
Ubisoft Entertainment
Platforms
Google Stadia, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Wii U, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Genres
Adventure
Themes
Action, Fantasy, Science fiction, Historical, Stealth, Sandbox
Game modes
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Franchise
Assassin's Creed
Perspective
Third person
Critic score
85 / 100 (21 reviews)
More in this series
Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag: Aveline2013 · Rated 74
Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag: Time Saver - Resources Pack2013
Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag: Death Vessel Pack2013
Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag: Kraken Ship Pack2013
Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag: Time Saver - Activities Pack2013
Assassin's Creed II2009 · Rated 88
Assassin's Creed Brotherhood2010 · Rated 83
Assassin's Creed Origins2017 · Rated 84More from Ubisoft Montreal
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