Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag

by Ubisoft Montreal · published by Ubisoft Entertainment

Released October 29, 2013 on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Wii U.

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About Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag

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.

Release dates by platform

PlayStation 3October 29, 2013 · Out now

Xbox 360October 29, 2013 · Out now

Wii UNAOctober 29, 2013 · Out now

PlayStation 4NANovember 15, 2013 · Out now

PCNANovember 19, 2013 · Out now

Wii UAUNovember 21, 2013 · Out now

PCAUNovember 21, 2013 · Out now

Wii UEUNovember 22, 2013 · Out now

PCEUNovember 22, 2013 · Out now

Xbox OneNovember 22, 2013 · Out now

Wii UBRNovember 26, 2013 · Out now

PlayStation 4EUNovember 29, 2013 · Out now

PlayStation 4AUNovember 29, 2013 · Out now

Nintendo SwitchDecember 6, 2019 · Out now

Reviews & players

Critic score8521 reviews

Steam reviewsVery Positive88% of 79K positive

Player score831800 ratings on IGDB

Playing now384on Steam at last update

PC system requirements

Official specs from Steam

Full specs

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

Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag FAQ

When did Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag come out?

Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag was released on October 29, 2013 for PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Wii U.

Is Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag on PlayStation 5?

No. Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag has not been announced for PlayStation 5. It is available on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Wii U.

Is Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag on Xbox Series X|S?

No. Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag has not been announced for Xbox Series X|S. It is available on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Wii U.

Is Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag on Nintendo Switch 2?

No. Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Wii U.

Who is making Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag?

Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag is developed by Ubisoft Montreal and published by Ubisoft Entertainment.

Is Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag multiplayer?

Yes. Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag supports single player, multiplayer, and co-operative.

How much does Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag cost?

Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag costs $39.99 on Steam. Prices checked October 9, 2026.

Is Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag good?

Steam players rate it "Very Positive" — 88% of 78,690 reviews are positive. Critics average 85/100.

What are the minimum PC requirements for Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag?

The minimum GPU is Nvidia Geforce GTX 260 or AMD Radeon HD 4870 (512MB VRAM with shader Model 4.0 or higher). See the full minimum and recommended specs on our Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag system requirements page.