Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™ — Is It Worth Playing?
Discover Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag, the classic pirate action-adventure game from 2013.
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About Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™
DISCOVER ASSASSIN'S CREED IV BLACK FLAG, THE CLASSIC PIRATE ACTION-ADVENTURE GAME FROM 2013. LIVE THE GRITTY REALITY BEHIND THE PIRATE FANTASY Become Edward Kenway, a charismatic pirate captain trained by Assassins. Effortlessly switch between the Hidden Blade of the Assassin Order, four flintlock pistols, and dual cutlass swords. Stand amongst legendary names such as Blackbeard and Calico Jack as you establish a lawless Republic in the Caribbean, where corruption, greediness, and cruelty are commonplace. BECOME THE MOST FEARED PIRATE IN THE CARIBBEAN Command the Jackdaw, and strike fear in all who see her. Plunder and pillage to upgrade your ship with ammunition and equipment needed to fight off enemies. Attack and seamlessly board massive galleons and embark on an epic and infamous adventure. EXPLORE AN OPEN WORLD FILLED WITH OPPORTUNITIES Discover a large and diverse open world. From Kingston to Nassau, explore unique locations where you can live the life of a pirate: looting underwater shipwrecks, assassinating Templars in blossoming cities, searching for treasure in lost ruins, and more. DIVE INTO A MULTIPLAYER EXPERIENCE Put your assassination skills to the test. Discover a brand-new set of pirate characters and explore exotic and colorful locations.
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Should You Play Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™?
DISCOVER ASSASSIN'S CREED IV BLACK FLAG, THE CLASSIC PIRATE ACTION-ADVENTURE GAME FROM 2013. LIVE THE GRITTY REALITY BEHIND THE PIRATE FANTASY Become Edward Kenway, a charismatic pirate captain trained by Assassins. Effortlessly switch between the Hidden Blade of the Assassin Order, four flintlock pistols, and dual cutlass swords. Stand amongst legendary names such as Blackbeard and Calico Jack as you establish a lawless Republic in the Caribbean, where corruption, greediness, and cruelty are commonplace. BECOME THE MOST FEARED PIRATE IN THE CARIBBE…
Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™ is multiplayer on Steam and runs on Windows. It's drawing steady follower growth right now.
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System Requirements & Platforms
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Platforms: Windows
Minimum
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.
Recommended
OS *: Windows Vista SP2 · Processor: Intel Core i5 2400S @ 2.5 GHz or better or AMD Phenom II x4 940 @ 3.0 GHz · Memory: 4 GB RAM · Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 470 or AMD Radeon HD 5850 (1024MB VRAM with Shader Model 5.0) or better · Storage: 30 GB available space · Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card with latest drivers · Additional Notes: Supported video cards at the time of release: Nvidia GeForce GTX 260 or better and GeForce GTX 400, GTX 500, GTX 600 and GTX 700 series. AMD Radeon HD4870 or better and Radeon HD5000, HD6000 and HD7000 series. Note: Latest GeForce drivers tested: 327.23 for all series. Latest Radeon drivers tested: 13.1 for Radeon HD4000, 13.4 for Radeon HD5000, HD6000 and HD7000 series on Vista and 13.9 for Radeon HD5000, HD6000 and HD7000 series on Win7 and Win8. Laptop versions of these cards may work but are NOT officially supported.
Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™ — Frequently Asked Questions
- When does Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™ release?
- Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™ released on — and is available now on Steam.
- What kind of game is Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™?
- Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™ is a Rpg game. Discover Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag, the classic pirate action-adventure game from 2013.
- Is Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™ multiplayer or co-op?
- Yes — Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™ supports multiplayer on Steam.
- Is Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™ on Steam Deck or consoles?
- Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™ runs on Windows via Steam; Steam Deck compatibility has not been confirmed. No console release has been confirmed.
- How much does Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™ cost?
- Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™ is priced at $39.99 on Steam.
- What are Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™'s system requirements?
- The developer has not published detailed system requirements yet.
- Is Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™ worth playing in 2026?
- Yes — Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™ holds 88% positive across 71,652 Steam reviews, making it an easy recommendation in 2026.
- Who made Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™?
- Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™ is developed by Ubisoft Montreal and published by Ubisoft.
- What games is Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™ similar to?
- Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™ sits alongside Rpg games such as SoulQuest, Console Kingdom, The Witch's Bakery.
- What platforms is Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™ on?
- Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™ is available on Windows.
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