Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™

> Install game, Excited to re-play a classic > Game installs Ubisoft connect without permission > Deletes Ubisoft connect > Game won't run without it > Refund Valve seriously needs remove third party launchers. I've already paid for the game on steam, I don't need nor want Ubisoft's adware on my pc. OH and I just looked at my DLCS, if you don't connect to Uplay, you won't get the DLCs you paid for. Just don't buy this game.

I literally can't even play the god damn game, not only do you need an Ubisoft account, but you also need an activation key to even verify that you have this 12 year old game. On top of all that, I can't even reset my Ubisoft account password, it says that it sends an email to change the password and it never comes. How tf does anyone justify playing an Ubisoft game? I don't think I've enjoyed a single one.

"You don’t need a reason to be free." In Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag, Ubisoft hoists the black sails and trades city rooftops for the wide, uncharted sea — and it’s a gamble that pays off in full. This entry isn’t just a pirate game with a hidden blade; it’s a daring adventure that captures the chaotic beauty of the Golden Age of Piracy and delivers one of the most exhilarating open-world experiences of its generation. You play as Edward Kenway, a charismatic Welsh privateer-turned-pirate who stumbles into the eternal conflict between Assassins and Templars. Unlike most protagonists in the series, Edward doesn’t begin with a noble cause — his journey is driven by greed, self-interest, and ambition. But that’s what makes his evolution into something more meaningful so compelling. The narrative is a swashbuckling blend of Pirates of the Caribbean-style spectacle and Assassin's Creed's philosophical underpinnings. Edward's relationships with historical pirates like Blackbeard, Charles Vane, and Anne Bonny are gritty, nuanced, and often tragic — painting a complex picture of freedom and its cost. Meanwhile, the present-day segments — set in a satirical version of Ubisoft’s own office (via Abstergo Entertainment) — offer clever meta-commentary without overstaying their welcome. Black Flag is where the franchise let the wind take the wheel. The naval mechanics, introduced in Assassin’s Creed III, are fully realized here — and they're a joy. Steering the Jackdaw across stormy seas, engaging in ship battles, boarding enemy vessels, and upgrading your fleet delivers constant thrills and genuine progression. Land-based gameplay is classic AC: stealth, parkour, and stylish assassinations. But it’s the freedom of the open world that makes this game sing. The Caribbean is dotted with islands, shipwrecks, treasure maps, and hidden coves. Every horizon feels like an invitation. Underwater exploration, harpooning, tavern brawls, and shanty hunting all enrich the world and give it texture — and few games have made sailing with your crew feel this alive. The ability to recruit crew members and hear them break into sea shanties is iconic and never gets old. For its time — and even now — Black Flag is gorgeous. The shimmering Caribbean waters, dense jungles, and bustling port cities are vibrant and full of detail. The weather system adds dynamic tension, especially when squalls suddenly darken the sky mid-battle. The sound design is stellar. From the creak of your ship’s hull to the roar of cannons and the emotional vocals of sea shanties echoing across the waves — the game is a sensory feast. Brian Tyler’s score strikes a perfect balance between epic and melancholic. Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™ is not just a highlight of the franchise — it’s a masterclass in open-world game design. It took a risk by prioritizing freedom over structure, and in doing so, delivered a pirate experience that remains unmatched. Edward Kenway’s tale is one of ambition, loss, and eventual redemption — all set against the most exciting backdrop the series has ever offered. Whether you're a longtime fan or a newcomer to the franchise, this is one voyage you shouldn't miss. Recommended For: Fans of pirate lore, open-world adventuring, naval combat, and morally complex characters. Avoid If: You're looking for traditional Assassin-centric gameplay or dislike seafaring mechanics. Rating: 8/10

[h3]Simply the best Assassin's creed game[/h3] Fun and action packed, this pirate themed game has no real equivalent. It has loads of content, great sea shanties, enjoyable nautical missions... I mean, if you can excuse the few modern era scenes that take place every so often, this is an amazing pirate themed game. One of my all time favorites, yaaar !

Nothing to say about the game, I 100% love it. Too bad the game only started once and after that nothing. I verified files. Tried re-installing. Followed every solution suggested on Steam Community and Reddit but nothing seems to work. Considering that all AC games are notoriously giving issues to many as of 2025, I'm gonna assume that the monkeys at Ubisoft simply didn't know how to make a game...how do you say it...ACTUALLY playable on PC. No surprise you guys failed, good fucking riddance.

Old but good story abouts Pirates rule the Caribbean and have established their own lawless Republic where corruption, greediness and cruelty are commonplace.Among these outlaws is a brash young captain named Edward Kenway. story 10\10 sound track 10\10 gameplay is old but not the worse 10\10 https://youtu.be/M_RoX7kOs_I?si=IwnjpWsfo8MUBL9M

This game doesnt launch anymore dont buy it. I also heard a lot of people saying support wont help them. I also got declined a refund because its been over two weeks which I would normally not have a problem with but this game doesnt even launch. So in the end I dont know if the game is good because it doesnt even work. EDIT I asked ubisoft for help five days ago and no one has responded on my ticket. I wish I could post the picture but I cant. I just really want to play this game!

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Holds up, This game is just classic. Steam probably charges too much but If you catch a good sale you should get it

Every time I start this game Ubisoft Connect forces me to enter my account password. EVERY SINGLE TIME!

I'm sick of having to play a game online which does not need to: logging into both steam and ubisoft. I bought it now can't play as i've not got my ubi password or email!

One of my top favorite Assassins Creed games. I feel like this is where they started to drift off into the not so great games but it still keeps the core/essential parts of an AC game. Also they finally are adding achievements to the older games. YAY!

Best AC game, purely because it's also the best pirate game. Unfortunately, I had to refund it because the game crashed and refused to go full screen, and nothing I've tried worked. If this game can somehow work for your device, I 100% recommend it, it's very fun.

never buy a ubi soft game, you never know when you will no longer have access or be able to play it.

Dammit Ubi! Where are my previous saves? Granted it's been more than a decade but still. The upside is I get to play this one from scratch again so... it's sort of a win? Easily the best pirate game out there and the visuals are still stunning in 2025. Could do without the Abstergo sequences though (on any AC game, really). Still works on modern systems but frames are locked to 60fps. Kinda hoping Ubi provides some update to the graphics like removing the frame lock and adding DLSS maybe but it's a Far Cry.

its Black Flag a Nice game a Big sea Game i like the Ships and Sea i was liked Before

ubisoft connect ruins the experience, since you have spend time figuring out a password every time you want to play the game you bought.

Ubisoft, I'm having trouble with Assassin's Creed Black Flag. When I log in on different computers one at a time and launch the single-player game, my story progress is lost, and I'm forced to start a new game. My saved game should be preserving my progress why is this happening? Please help!

[h1] Better than Skull & Bones. Ubisoft should remake Assassin's Creed Black Flag [/h1]

by far the best Assassin's Creed game overall. Personally, the story was a little dull, didn't really enjoy it. But the post story gameplay is PEAK, you quite literally can't get bored from the amount of stuff you can do. I sometimes like to say that the story is just an introduction to the game from the sheer amount of stuff there is to do. so story mode: 6/10 kinda slow, but memorable characters. post story game: 10/10 best pirate game I've ever played, and pretty dang close to being the best game I've ever played. Overall: 9.5/10.

Literally one of the best Assassin's Creed / Pirate Games ever made. I thought it was overrated but I got it during the Steam Summer Sale and it's absolutely awesome 10/10 if you haven't played it and have a chance to do so DO IT!!

What isn't to like about this game? You play a pirate assassin...it is peak AC

The first AC that I played on PC. I remember that at launch it was utterly bugged and unplayable but after that day 1 patch is was nothing but smooth sailing and I enjoyed every second of it. I might one day come back to play it again just to unlock all the achievements on Steam too.

i've played it before and to be honest out of all i've played edward is my favorite assassin the most lethal and scary one.Never get tired of playing it again and again

This game is equal parts gamma radiation poopy water, and absolute pirate masterpiece. Everything it sucks at comes down to the most subtle, smallest issues but those issues make the gameplay feel horrendous. A tiny corner clips you, or the character suddenly darts in the wrong direction. The movement is so precise that it ends up being a mess you basically have to look exactly where you're going at all times. I can't even explain how many times I've rage quit because of it. But still... the masterpiece side keeps pulling me back in. Smooth combat, rewarding fights, amazing sailing, and epic ship battles it nails the pirate experience. It's such a good pirate game at its core. If only the sticky movement and random glitches didn’t make it so frustrating to play sometimes.

After many years and many assassin's creed games that i have played that might be the best one after ezio trilogy. Engaging story (even modern times one wasn't that bad) and an interesting main character is something I haven't seen in this series for a long time.

The modern story and the normal Assassin's Creed gameplay hamper it but Edward's story and the sailing is so good that it makes up for it.

12 years later still a great game apart from the ubisoft bugs but still fun

What can I say other than it's best AC game in the franchise and it's not because of the AC part. I have replayed this game at least 3-4 times across multiple platforms and I always spend 30-40 hours just sailing the seas and attacking Man O' Wars with my elite mortars and then ramming the sh*t out of them. More hours spent sailing the seas while pirating, killing and capturing sharks/whales than playing the main story.

Love this game but why did u remove the Fleet option in PC. I wanted to check it out

ngl its addictive truly reccomend for a first assasins creed runs on any device too

This game is really good bro. I don't have much to say. But this is the 2nd game that I really finished and the most addictive one. At first I didn't like this game. But in the end. this game is the best ac game. And the most exciting pirate game. With a story that makes me sad for every betrayal haha. LOVE this game so much

BEST AC game unfortunately buggy and optimized on steam but if you can endure

this is one of the strongest in the franchise and only big dislike i have for the game is the modern day being kind of pointless because it seems like they didn't know what to do with it after how ac3 ended

very lit game, best of the series before it slowly tanked

I haven't enjoyed an AC ending since the very first one. AND I haven't enjoyed the gameplay since the first one as well. Combat mechanics are simple, easy to learn and easy to conquer but also easy to blunder if you don't know how to handle large crowds of enemies (when the opportunity presents itself). Now, with the addition of naval fights brought new life to the series. I enjoyed thoroughly the naval fights, even though I keep bumping into islands during fortress captures. lol If you're playing through the entire series like I am, I recommend taking your time with this one and not just powering through the main missions (like I did with brotherhood, revelations and AC3). Black Flag was an enjoyable experience for me and I think you'll enjoy it too. Hopefully. Though, I didn't 100% the game, cause there's soooooo much collectibles in this one, only the truly dedicated ones will be able to complete it but it was fun trying to complete every island that I had to go to. Some I had to go out of my way to explore. So yeah. If you do decide to play this game, play at your own pace or however you want it. Happy plundering!

Well its assassins creed with a pirate. Probably the best AC series out there. Bug with kenway fleet still there though, ubisoft doesnt care anymore. Hopefully when they try remastering this one, they fix the bug too

Best pirate game out there i've played. Always come back to this game, whether you like the ac series or not, pick this game up and you won't be disappointed. The game is just fun. hits every nail on the head it's trying to. Just finished 100% playthrough on my steam version. (yes i've re-bought the game over and over for different consoles like a silly goose) and that'll be like my fifth time beating the game.... If you like beautiful scenery, amazing smoke effects (makes sure the physX is on and you comp can run it, those effects tend to lag slightly cause is simulated smoke, but fuck they look amazing) A great story with a rich protagonist, pirates of the carribean with a little more grit, then pick this up. I've shown this game to people who dont like the ac series and bought it just for its pirating. i could go on and on but honestly, you just have to play it to feel it. 10/10 I WILL PIRATE AGAIN

awesome game, although the game features more pirates than assassins.

DLC IS UNACCESSIBLE The Freedom Cry DLC is required to 100%. This DLC is not available. It is currently impossible to 100% without buying the GOLD Edition, which involves rebuying Black Flag.

well AC that i have play are totally best and not found boring yet because i like stealth game. and this game also provide us with other things such as can steer a ship. better play if it in discount

Bought this game when it was on sale because it's a great memory for my childhood still holds up in the modern gaming industry especially the graphics although a little dated shine through as something that I was pleasantly surprised with if you ever want to play any of the older Assassin's Creeds I'd recommend this one although it does have a significant focus on Naval Combat at some points which I understand may turn some people off, however I see it as a huge benefit definitely think about buying this game especially if it's on sale.

Assassin's Creed Black Flag is a very good game. It has excellent gameplay and a good story. The graphics are a bit dated, but overall it's a good game and fun. My only problem is the damn Ubisoft launcher. I have to re-enter my password every time I start the game, and sometimes I have to change it because it's not accepted even though it's correct. And now I can't even change my password because Ubisoft says the captcha is wrong! Ubisoft sucks!!!

If you have already played other titles in the Assassin's Creed series, then The Black Flag will undoubtedly make you love this series even more. However, if this is your first time experiencing the Assassin's Creed series, The Black Flag might not be the best choice for you, as some details need to be improved.

Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag is remembered very fondly by the community, both by fans of the older, pre-RPG era (some would even say, pre-unity) and by fans of the newer games. It is the first AC title which focuses on not just the assassin fantasy, but an entirely different one as well: Piracy. It is fair to call AC4 not just an AC title, but a standalone pirate game; many, including myself, would go further and say that AC4 is the best pirate game ever made. Let's focus on its flaws: AC4 is the worst representative of the counter mechanic of any pre-Origins game. Whereas in other games, the counter-kill served to fulfill the fantasy of playing as a master of all lethal forms of combat, allowing a break from more thoughtful combat in favor of stylish and cinematic blood fests (especially well done in AC3), AC4 does not function without the counter-kill. The counter window is large enough to 100% complete AC Valhalla twice and leaves enough time to finish the years of therapy required to cope with having played that bore of a game. It is mind-numbingly stupid. In all other AC games prior, the player was confined to stealth, not just out of the instrinsic motivation to stylishly creep around, killing enemies without being seen and then hiding in plain sight to escape any enemy left alive to witness you, but also by respect of large numbers of guards fighting you. You never wanted to enter overt combat with masses of guards because it was actually dangerous, so the player is motivated to keep the upper hand by not being seen. In AC4, you never have that worry. It does not matter how many enemies are fighting you, you're Edward Kenway after all, father of Haytham Kenway and Grandfather of Connor Kenway. You feel like a cartoonishly strong beserk, though not intimidating, like in AC3 with Connor, but just unbalanced and broken. It's just not fun. Then comes the bugs. THE BUGS. I am only mentioning combat and bugs as flaws, but trust me, the bugs count as an entire game's worth of flaws. To put it simply: AC4 is broken. You sheathe swords in the middle of combat, enemies don't register that you're in combat with them, you clip through walls, you cannot FOR THE LIFE OF YOU dare to traverse the upper masts of any ship during a boarding because 5/10 times Edward will decide that you actually didn't want to hang onto a rope and instead fall to your death during a level 60 Man'o'War boarding. Your weapons don't make sounds, and if they do, they do it too late. There is an actual skill ceiling for the parkour: Over time, you just learn which objects will cause Edward to have a seizure and how to avoid them efficiently. That is not satisfying. Over time, you learn to block out these bugs mentally, you learn instinctively how to avoid objects and routes that will trigger them, but they are there. After finishing the game, you can enjoy the DLCs: Aveline and Freedom Cry. And after you finished those too, you can maybe waltz around the Abstergo offices and complete all hacking minigames. And after all THAT, you can try out the ridiculously and unjustifiably fleshed-out Multiplayer of AC4. Don't worry, you will encounter all of these bugs there too. You will ask yourself the following question multiple times: "What on earth have Ubisoft been smoking to work on SO MUCH DLC just to leave the base game like it has been coded on LSD?????" It's stupid. P.S.: Prepare to sign into Ubisoft Connect EACH time you launch AC4. You cannot circumvent this. Also, Edwards fleet is stupid. Not being able to skip the boring mobile-game-esque ship battles is stupid. Missions going on for real time DAYS is stupid. What it does VERY good is everything else. Story, pacing, ship combat, visuals, NPCs, characters, post-game, etc. Talking about all of those in detail would take too long, feel free to watch Whitelight's review of AC4 on YouTube. In conclusion, AC4 is not a master-piece, nor is it perfect. I don't even think it's the best AC game. It's deeply and frustratingly flawed. But all it does good, it does amazingly. And despite all of this, it is the best pirate game ever made, and one of the most enjoyable games you'll probably play.

The real star of the show is the naval gameplay. Sailing the open seas, engaging in ship battles, and boarding enemy vessels never gets old. There’s something deeply satisfying about broadside cannon blasts, swinging onto an enemy deck, and cutting down their crew until they surrender. The freedom to explore the Caribbean, hunt for treasure, and upgrade the Jackdaw makes this one of the most immersive pirate experiences in gaming. That said, being an older title means some features are dated or broken without mods. I had to download a fix just to get Kenway’s Fleet working properly. It’s a shame the game no longer receives support, as a few quality of life updates could have smoothed over these rough edges. Despite its flaws, Black Flag remains a must play for fans of open world adventures and pirate lore. The story wobbles when it jumps between past and present, but the high seas action, memorable characters, and sheer sense of freedom make it one of the best in the series

been my favorite game for years felt like playing it again to get the feel of old AC games. the new ones just arent the same

Overall disappointed with the pc port of the game. Story is good and solid gameplay, but I often have issues with either input delay or the game generally not picking up an input at all, an issue I dont have with other games. A few crashes but nothing major too. If those issues did not happen however, this game would be a solid 7/10, but with these issues a 4/10

One more trail mission and I would've considered not recommending the game. It was good though, but hard to play for a long time as it is just so old and bad mechanics. Fun for a few hours a day. Definitely not a game I will re-play though.

I would most definitely recommend this game. I've been playing since I was 5, it has very good graphics the game runs very smooth. If I had to choose between Valhalla and this, I would choose this.