Ubisoft have recently confirmed their development of and plans to release the fourth major numbered installment in the Assassin’s Creed franchise – Black Flag – on the 31st October 2013. Titled Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag, this installment is set to introduce a brand new hero and setting, and they hope to feature the most diverse and seamless world in the franchise set.
Having been in development for nearly two years by one of the veteran Assassin’s Creed teams at Ubisoft Montreal (With support from their other studios from Annecy, Bucharest, Kiev, Quebec, Singapore and Sofia), Black Flag will be released on the XBox360, Playstation 3, Playstation 4, Wii U, Windows PC and other unannounced next generation consoles. The game will be available on currently available consoles from the 31st October 2013, with other consoles to see a release upon launch of the console.
Yves Guillemot | Chief Executive Officer at Ubisoft
With the new hero and new setting we are creating the boldest and most unique Assassin’s Creed game yet, while still respecting the pillars of the franchise that have made it such a fan favourite. Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag is based on a true, harsh and exciting part of a legendary era and will thrill longtime fans and newcomers alike.
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Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag tells the story of Edward Kenway, a young British man with a thirst for danger and adventure, who falls from privateering for the Royal Navy into piracy as the war between the major Empires comes to an end. Edward is a fierce pirate and seasoned fighter who soon finds himself embroiled in the ancient war between Assassins and Templars. Set at the dawn of the 18th Century, the game features some of the most infamous pirates in history, such as Blackbeard and Charles Vane, and takes players on a journey throughout the West Indies during a turbulent and violent period of time later to become known as the Golden Age of Pirates.
Gameplay in Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag is based upon the franchise’s principles. Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag features a vast open world with more than 50 navigable locations. Combat combines the weaponry of the Assassin’s Order with armaments of the era, and rewards both daring and stealth. And the series’ multiplayer experience is planned to be more varied and ruthless than ever.
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Ubisoft have confirmed that those who purchase the game on Playstation consoles will be able to download approximately 60 minutes of additional gameplay content via the Playstation Network – although further specifics have not been formally announced yet. In addition, collector’s editions will be made available.
