Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag
- First release
- Oct 29, 2013
- Developer
- Ubisoft Montreal
- Publisher
- Ubisoft Entertainment
- Engine
- AnvilNext
- Genres
- Adventure · Sandbox, Open world, Action, Fantasy, Science fiction, Historical, Stealth
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Details
Storyline, release dates, time to beat, age ratings, modes, links, keywords
- Storyline
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.Read more
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.
- Release dates
- PlayStation 3
- Oct 29, 2013
- Wii U
- Oct 29, 2013
- Xbox 360
- Oct 29, 2013
All 14 release dates
- PlayStation 4
- Nov 15, 2013
- PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Nov 19, 2013
- PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Nov 21, 2013
- Wii U
- Nov 21, 2013
- PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Nov 22, 2013
- Wii U
- Nov 22, 2013
- Xbox One
- Nov 22, 2013
- Wii U
- Nov 26, 2013
- PlayStation 4
- Nov 29, 2013
- Nintendo Switch
- Dec 06, 2019
- Google Stadia
- Sep 14, 2021
- Time to beatIGDB · recorded
- Main Story
- 24h
- Main + Extras
- 36h
- Completionist
- 57h
- Game modes
- Co-operative, Multiplayer, Single player
- Perspective
- Third person
- Where to buy
- External links
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- Keywords
- pirates, assassin, hunting, bloody, minigames
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At a Glance
- Critic Score
- 85
- Main Story (IGDB)
- 24h
- Main + Extras (IGDB)
- 36h
- Completionist (IGDB)
- 57h
Overview
Steam review summary
Steam users rate this Very Positive, 72,321 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026
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Multiplayer
- Online multiplayerIGDB · 1 Nov
- Online co-opIGDB · 1 Nov
Feature data: IGDB
How it plays
From Steam
- Pirates
- Open World
- Assassins
- Adventure
- Action
- Stealth
- Parkour
- Third Person
Steam content notes
- General Mature Content
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Accessibility features
Developer lists on Steam:
Steam · recorded 16 Oct 2026Audio
- Stereo sound, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
- Surround sound, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
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Languages
- Englishinterface, audio, subtitles
- Češtinainterface, subtitles
Language data: IGDB · recorded 1 Nov 2026
Features
Steam features
- Steam Achievements
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Steam Deck
Valve rates this game Playable · recorded 16 Oct 2026
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Media
Screenshots
Videos
Community
Player reviews
Behind the game
Credits
Composer
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Won
- Golden Joystick Awards − Best Visual Design — Golden Joystick Awards 2014
Nominated
- British Academy Games Award for Action and Adventure — BAFTA Games Awards 2014
- British Academy Games Award for Best Game — BAFTA Games Awards 2014
- British Academy Games Award for Game Design — BAFTA Games Awards 2014
- British Academy Games Award for Music — BAFTA Games Awards 2014
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Story & setting
Setting
- Set in Caribbean
- Set in Montreal
- Set in 18th century
- Set in 21st century
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Purchases
- In-app purchases, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
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Elsewhere
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- HowLongToBeat (opens in a new tab)
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Expansions
DLC
Editions
Add-ons & Ports
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