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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|assassins-creed-iv-black-flag|84}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|assassins-creed-iv-black-flag|84}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|316/assassins-creed-iv-black-flag|85}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|316/assassins-creed-iv-black-flag|85}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB| | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|assassins-creed-iv-black-flag|85}} |
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives|Third-person}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls|Direct control}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres|Action, Open world, Stealth}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles|Naval/watercraft}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes|Historical, Piracy}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series|Assassin's Creed}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, Open world, Stealth }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Naval/watercraft }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Historical, Piracy }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Assassin's Creed }} | ||
|steam appid = 242050 | |steam appid = 242050 | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
|official site= https://www.ubisoft.com/en-us/game/assassins-creed-iv-black-flag/ | |official site= https://www.ubisoft.com/en-us/game/assassins-creed-iv-black-flag/ | ||
|hltb = 12707 | |hltb = 12707 | ||
+ | |lutris = assassins-creed-iv-black-flag | ||
+ | |mobygames = assassins-creed-iv-black-flag_ | ||
|strategywiki = Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag | |strategywiki = Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag | ||
− | |||
|wikipedia = Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag | |wikipedia = Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag | ||
|winehq = 15867 | |winehq = 15867 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Uplay | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Uplay | | | Windows }} | ||
− | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | assassins-creed-iv-black-flagtm-gold-edition | Uplay | Gold Edition. | | Windows }} | |
− | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | assassins-creed-iv-black-flagtm | Uplay | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1186-4 | Uplay | Gold Edition. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1186- | + | {{Availability/row| GMG | assassins-creed-iv-black-flag-gold-edition-pc | Uplay | Gold Edition. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| GMG | assassins-creed-iv-black-flag | + | {{Availability/row| Humble | assassins-creed-iv-black-flag-gold-edition | Uplay | Gold Edition. | | Windows }} |
− | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 242050 | Steam, Uplay | Gold Edition. | | Windows | }} | |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Uplay | 56c4948088a7e300458b46aa | Uplay | {{store link|Uplay|575ffdb4a3be1633568b4e90|Gold Edition}} also available. This edition is included with {{Store feature|Uplay+}}. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 242050 | Steam, Uplay | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Amazon | B00BPEBG76 | Uplay | | | Windows | unavailable }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Uplay | 56c4948088a7e300458b46aa | Uplay | {{store link|Uplay| | + | {{Availability/row| Origin | assassins-creed/assassins-creed-iv-black-flag/standard-edition | Origin, Uplay | Deluxe Edition was also available. | | Windows | unavailable }} |
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Uplay}}. | {{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Uplay}}. | ||
===Version differences=== | ===Version differences=== | ||
− | {{ii}} The Gold Edition is a complete edition containing the base game and all DLC | + | {{ii}} The Gold Edition is a complete edition containing the base game and all DLC. |
{{ii}} The Deluxe Edition includes '''Aveline DLC''', '''The Castaway's Prize''' and '''Illustrious Pirates Pack'''. | {{ii}} The Deluxe Edition includes '''Aveline DLC''', '''The Castaway's Prize''' and '''Illustrious Pirates Pack'''. | ||
{{ii}} Freedom Cry is available as both DLC and a [[Assassin's Creed: Freedom Cry|standalone game]]. | {{ii}} Freedom Cry is available as both DLC and a [[Assassin's Creed: Freedom Cry|standalone game]]. | ||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
{{DLC/row| Season Pass | | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| Season Pass | | Windows }} | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Mods=== | ||
+ | ===4k Improved Story Characters=== | ||
+ | [https://www.nexusmods.com/assassinscreedivblackflag/mods/400?tab=files 4k Improved Story Characters] | ||
+ | |||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=File removal|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=File removal|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | # Go to the | + | # Go to the {{folder|{{P|game}}}}. |
− | # Go into | + | # Go into {{folder|videos}} (for single player) or {{folder|multi\videos}} (for multiplayer). |
# Rename, delete or move these files: | # Rename, delete or move these files: | ||
<pre> | <pre> | ||
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warning_disclaimer.bik | warning_disclaimer.bik | ||
</pre> | </pre> | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} {{file|warning_disclaimer.bik}} is in a subfolder that corresponds with the set language. |
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===DLC Not Showing Up In-Game=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} If you bought the game with all its DLC (the gold edition for example), the game might not show these DLC in-game. This can be seen through the '''Stay tuned for more adventures''' message in the main menu. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Enter And Exit The Multiplayer Mode|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/242050/discussions/1/4943253385012878598/|title=Steam Forums: Missing DLC [Solution]|date=2023-06-02}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | {{ii}} ''While the multiplayer is loading, the game checks for '''Downloadable content''', which means our dlc.'' | ||
+ | #Select '''Multiplayer''' from the main menu. | ||
+ | # Upon reaching the multiplayer menu, go back to the '''Singleplayer''' menu. | ||
+ | # Once back in the '''Singleplayer''' menu, the top-right box should now be replaced with '''Freedom Cry/Aveline'''. | ||
+ | {{ii}} If '''step 3''' is not the case, repeat the previous steps. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Test if this fix is consistent by closing and relaunching the game. | ||
+ | {{++}} Also works with already existing savegames. | ||
+ | {{--}} This has to be done with every reinstall of the game. | ||
+ | {{--}} Fix might not be possible when the servers are eventually shutdown. | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===If you cannot reach 60fps cap the framerate to 35fps=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The game is not optimized to run above 30fps, therefore a lot of modern gaming systems (especially laptops) fail to reach and maintain 60fps. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Capping to 30fps provides a very choppy experience and 40fps provides a very stuttery experience. 35fps is much less stuttery than 40fps and is noticeably smoother than 30fps, therefore it is the recommended way to play if you cannot get 60fps. [https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Glossary:Frame_rate_(FPS)#Frame_rate_capping Information on various framerate capping tools can be found here] but the recommended tool to use is [https://www.guru3d.com/files-details/rtss-rivatuner-statistics-server-download.html RTSS]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Latest update breaking full screen fix=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} This "mod" fixes the full screen issues that the recent update introduced. This works for Steam and the Ubisoft Connect versions of the game. | ||
+ | [https://www.nexusmods.com/assassinscreedivblackflag/mods/426 Link to the fullscreen fix] | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag\}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag\*.ini|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag\GFXSettings.*.xml}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/saves| | + | {{Game data/saves|Uplay|{{p|uplay}}\savegames\{{p|uid}}\273\}} |
+ | {{Game data/saves|Steam|{{p|uplay}}\savegames\{{p|uid}}\437\}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|steam cloud notes = | |steam cloud notes = | ||
|ubisoft connect = false | |ubisoft connect = false | ||
− | |ubisoft connect notes = Disabled in 2013.<ref> | + | |ubisoft connect notes = Disabled in 2013.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://i.imgur.com/czuHfDi.png|title=Ubisoft Customer Service Screenshot|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|xbox cloud = | |xbox cloud = | ||
|xbox cloud notes = | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
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|widescreen resolution notes= {{term|Anamorphic}} 16:9; use [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen] to remove letterboxing. | |widescreen resolution notes= {{term|Anamorphic}} 16:9; use [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen] to remove letterboxing. | ||
|multimonitor = true | |multimonitor = true | ||
− | |multimonitor notes = {{term|Anamorphic}} 16:9;<ref> | + | |multimonitor notes = {{term|Anamorphic}} 16:9;<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.wsgf.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=64&t=26834|title=Assassin Creed 4 Black Flag - WSGF forums|date=May 2023}}</ref> use [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen]. Or if using an AMD card just use Catalyst version 14.4 |
|ultrawidescreen = hackable | |ultrawidescreen = hackable | ||
|ultrawidescreen notes = See [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1419-assassins-creed-iv-black-flag-ultrawide-and-multimon-hack/ the community page]. | |ultrawidescreen notes = See [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1419-assassins-creed-iv-black-flag-ultrawide-and-multimon-hack/ the community page]. | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = [[TXAA]] (Nvidia only), [[FXAA]], [[SMAA]] (actually [[SMAA]] T2X) and [[MSAA]]/[[CSAA]] (also using [[FXAA]]). | |antialiasing notes = [[TXAA]] (Nvidia only), [[FXAA]], [[SMAA]] (actually [[SMAA]] T2X) and [[MSAA]]/[[CSAA]] (also using [[FXAA]]). | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = Double buffered. See [[#FPS drops to 30 when Vsync is enabled|FPS drops to 30 when Vsync is enabled]] for triple buffered v-sync. | |vsync notes = Double buffered. See [[#FPS drops to 30 when Vsync is enabled|FPS drops to 30 when Vsync is enabled]] for triple buffered v-sync. | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
− | |60 fps notes = | + | |60 fps notes = Frame rate is capped at 63 FPS. |
− | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = hackable |
− | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = See [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]]. |
|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
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===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Run patcher|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Run patcher|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.deadendthrills.com/forum/discussion/55/guide-assassin-s-creed-4-black-flag|title=[GUIDE] Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag - Dead End Thrills|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1094-assassins-creed-iv-black-flag-window-mode-patcher/ AC4 Window Mode Patcher]. | # Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1094-assassins-creed-iv-black-flag-window-mode-patcher/ AC4 Window Mode Patcher]. | ||
# Copy it to the installation folder and launch it. | # Copy it to the installation folder and launch it. | ||
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'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
{{ii}} You may want to further customize the window style with WS_THICKFRAME, WS_BORDER or WS_DLGFRAME options | {{ii}} You may want to further customize the window style with WS_THICKFRAME, WS_BORDER or WS_DLGFRAME options | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=240 FPS Patch|fix= | ||
+ | # Download [https://www.nexusmods.com/assassinscreedivblackflag/mods/453 240 FPS Patch] | ||
+ | # Replace {{file|AC4BFSP.exe}} in {{folder|{{P|game}}}}. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|dualshock 4 = true | |dualshock 4 = true | ||
|dualshock 4 notes = | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
− | |dualshock prompts = | + | |dualshock prompts = hackable |
− | |dualshock prompts notes = | + | |dualshock prompts notes = Use [https://www.nexusmods.com/assassinscreedivblackflag/mods/18 this mod] for singleplayer. Multiplayer natively supports Dualshock 4 prompts. |
|light bar support = unknown | |light bar support = unknown | ||
|light bar support notes = | |light bar support notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Japanese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Japanese Subtitles can only be enabled when the Interface/Menu Language is set to Japanese. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Turkish | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = [https://animusprojesi.com/assassins-creed-3-remastered-turkce-yama/ Fan translation]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|native 3d notes = | |native 3d notes = | ||
|nvidia 3d vision = hackable | |nvidia 3d vision = hackable | ||
− | |nvidia 3d vision notes = Use [ | + | |nvidia 3d vision notes = Use [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2014/05/assassins-creed-4-black-flag-directx-11.html Helix Mod: Assassins Creed 4 Black Flag]. |
|tridef 3d = unknown | |tridef 3d = unknown | ||
|tridef 3d notes = | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
− | |||
− | |||
− | ===Missing Audio during combat | + | ===Missing Audio during combat=== |
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} If game was bought as DLC instead of standalone copy, you will come across an issue where Adewale's Machete and various other weapon sounds appear to be silent which Ubisoft never released a proper fix. |
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Override DLC file|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.ubisoft.com/showthread.php/1905435-Assassin-s-Creed-IV-Freedom-Cry-Audio-Bug-during-Combat|title=Thread: IMPORTANT Assassin's Creed IV Freedom Cry Audio Bug during Combat Forums|date=July 7, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/assassinscreed/comments/858dmh/missing_sound_effects_in_freedom_cry_pc/|title=Missing Sound Effects in Freedom Cry (PC)|date=March 17, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/242050/discussions/1/2985285449004798042/|title=Adewale's weapons make no sound|date=March 24, 2018}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Download [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1B8j5p2nR9My88jv92AQSqC8IEl5eyqxQ DataPC_10_dlc.forge] | ||
+ | # Replace file located in <code>{{p|game}}\dlc_10</code>. | ||
+ | {{--}} This may cause achievements, story progression and unlockables to be deemed as incomplete / locked unless file is reverted back to default. | ||
+ | }} | ||
===Crash when installed in a Storage Space=== | ===Crash when installed in a Storage Space=== | ||
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===Game freezes on AMD GPUs=== | ===Game freezes on AMD GPUs=== | ||
{{ii}} This issue first manifests upon starting a new file when the game freezes on a black screen with the 'saving' icon. | {{ii}} This issue first manifests upon starting a new file when the game freezes on a black screen with the 'saving' icon. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Avoid using MSAA or EQAA|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Avoid using MSAA or EQAA|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/242050/discussions/0/144512942751579374/|title="Game freezing on black "saving" screen- Please help!" - Steam Community Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>}} |
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Turn soft shadows off}} | ||
===The image freezes but the game still runs in the background=== | ===The image freezes but the game still runs in the background=== | ||
− | {{ii}} Sometimes the game might appear to be frozen, but you can still hear the sound and the HUD works.<ref> | + | {{ii}} Sometimes the game might appear to be frozen, but you can still hear the sound and the HUD works.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/242050/discussions/0/558756168091445803/|title=Steam Forums: AC4 freezes but the HUD still okay???|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
{{Fixbox|description=Enabling "Volumetric Fog" and / or disabling "FXAA" fixes the issue|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Enabling "Volumetric Fog" and / or disabling "FXAA" fixes the issue|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | {{ii}} "Volumetric Fog" may cause artifacts on screen edges in-game, Use Driver AA instead if MSAA is being used.<ref> | + | {{ii}} "Volumetric Fog" may cause artifacts on screen edges in-game, Use Driver AA instead if MSAA is being used.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/242050/discussions/0/558748822711618462/#c540744474971873347|title=Steam Forums Post|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
}} | }} | ||
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# Add a profile pointing to AC4BFSP.exe or AC4BFMP.exe. | # Add a profile pointing to AC4BFSP.exe or AC4BFMP.exe. | ||
# Select the exe profile by clicking on it. | # Select the exe profile by clicking on it. | ||
− | # Go to the tweaks tab leave | + | # Go to the tweaks tab leave Vsync to driver default and check triple buffering. |
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ===Nvidia PhysX performance issues=== | + | ===Nvidia PhysX performance issues on newer GPUs=== |
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Disable Nvidia PhysX in the in-game settings menu|fix= | ||
+ | |||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
{{Fixbox|description=Disable Shadowplay|ref=<ref name="physx">[https://forums.geforce.com/default/topic/714270/pc-games/-finally-assassins-creed-4-physx-performance-fix-/ (Finally) Assassins Creed 4 Physx Performance Fix!! - GeForce Forums]</ref>}} | {{Fixbox|description=Disable Shadowplay|ref=<ref name="physx">[https://forums.geforce.com/default/topic/714270/pc-games/-finally-assassins-creed-4-physx-performance-fix-/ (Finally) Assassins Creed 4 Physx Performance Fix!! - GeForce Forums]</ref>}} | ||
+ | |||
{{Fixbox|description=Change process affinity|ref=<ref name="physx" />|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Change process affinity|ref=<ref name="physx" />|fix= | ||
# Press {{Key|Ctrl|Alt|Del}} to open Task Manager. | # Press {{Key|Ctrl|Alt|Del}} to open Task Manager. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | |||
{{Fixbox|description=Remove old PhysX files|ref=<ref name="physx" />|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Remove old PhysX files|ref=<ref name="physx" />|fix= | ||
# Install updated PhysX drivers | # Install updated PhysX drivers | ||
# Go to the {{P|game}} | # Go to the {{P|game}} | ||
# Delete or rename {{file|PhysX3_x86.dll}}, {{file|PhysX3Common_x86.dll}}, {{file|PhysX3Cooking_x86.dll}}, {{file|PhysX3Gpu_x86.dll}}, {{file|PhysXDevice.dll}} | # Delete or rename {{file|PhysX3_x86.dll}}, {{file|PhysX3Common_x86.dll}}, {{file|PhysX3Cooking_x86.dll}}, {{file|PhysX3Gpu_x86.dll}}, {{file|PhysXDevice.dll}} | ||
− | + | This will disable PhysX in the game. This has the same effect as simply disabling PhysX in the in-game menu. | |
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|physics = | |physics = | ||
|physics notes = | |physics notes = | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = Wwise |
− | |audio notes = | + | |audio notes = <ref>http://satsun.org/audio/</ref> |
|interface = | |interface = | ||
|interface notes = | |interface notes = | ||
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|notes = {{ii}} Supported video cards include: Nvidia GeForce GTX 260 or better, GT400, GT500, GT600, GT700 series or ATI Radeon HD4870 or better, HD5000, HD6000, HD7000 series. | |notes = {{ii}} Supported video cards include: Nvidia GeForce GTX 260 or better, GT400, GT500, GT600, GT700 series or ATI Radeon HD4870 or better, HD5000, HD6000, HD7000 series. | ||
{{ii}} Laptop graphics cards may work but are not officially supported. | {{ii}} Laptop graphics cards may work but are not officially supported. | ||
− | {{ii}} Dual core processors will, despite the minimum requirements, most likely work.<ref> | + | {{ii}} Dual core processors will, despite the minimum requirements, most likely work.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.dsogaming.com/pc-performance-analyses/assassins-creed-iv-black-flag-pc-performance-analysis/|title=Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag - PC Performance Analysis|date=May 2023}}</ref> (only LGA1150/LGA1155 dual core processors will, under most circumstances, deliver a playable frame rate - LGA775/LGA1156 and AM2/AM2+/AM3/FM1/FM2 dual core CPUs are unlikely to suffice due to significantly lower IPC) |
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Revision as of 19:21, 10 March 2024
Developers | |
---|---|
Ubisoft Montreal | |
Windows | Ubisoft Ukraine |
Publishers | |
Ubisoft | |
Engines | |
AnvilNext | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 19, 2013 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 84 |
OpenCritic | 85 |
IGDB | 85 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, Open world, Stealth |
Vehicles | Naval/watercraft |
Themes | Historical, Piracy |
Series | Assassin's Creed |
Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag is a singleplayer and multiplayer third-person action, open world and stealth game in the Assassin's Creed series.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
GamersGate | Gold Edition. | |||
Gold Edition. | ||||
Green Man Gaming | Gold Edition. | |||
Humble Store | Gold Edition. | |||
Steam | Gold Edition. | |||
Ubisoft Store | Gold Edition also available. This edition is included with Ubisoft+. | |||
Amazon.com (unavailable) | ||||
Origin (unavailable) | Deluxe Edition was also available. |
- All versions require Ubisoft Connect DRM.
Version differences
- The Gold Edition is a complete edition containing the base game and all DLC.
- The Deluxe Edition includes Aveline DLC, The Castaway's Prize and Illustrious Pirates Pack.
- Freedom Cry is available as both DLC and a standalone game.
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Season Pass | ||
Kraken Ship Pack | Season Pass exclusive. | |
Freedom Cry Pack | Also available as a standalone game. | |
The Castaway's Prize | Deluxe and Gold Edition exclusive. | |
Aveline DLC | Deluxe and Gold Edition exclusive. | |
Time saver: Resources Pack | ||
Time saver: Collectibles Pack | ||
Time saver: Activities Pack | ||
Death Vessel Pack | ||
Crusader & Florentine Pack | ||
Time saver: Technology Pack | ||
MP Character Pack: Blackbeard's Wrath | ||
Illustrious Pirates Pack | ||
Guild of Rogues |
Essential improvements
Mods
4k Improved Story Characters
Skip intro videos
File removal[citation needed] |
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DLC Not Showing Up In-Game
- If you bought the game with all its DLC (the gold edition for example), the game might not show these DLC in-game. This can be seen through the Stay tuned for more adventures message in the main menu.
Enter And Exit The Multiplayer Mode[1] |
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If you cannot reach 60fps cap the framerate to 35fps
- The game is not optimized to run above 30fps, therefore a lot of modern gaming systems (especially laptops) fail to reach and maintain 60fps.
Capping to 30fps provides a very choppy experience and 40fps provides a very stuttery experience. 35fps is much less stuttery than 40fps and is noticeably smoother than 30fps, therefore it is the recommended way to play if you cannot get 60fps. Information on various framerate capping tools can be found here but the recommended tool to use is RTSS.
Latest update breaking full screen fix
- This "mod" fixes the full screen issues that the recent update introduced. This works for Steam and the Ubisoft Connect versions of the game.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag\*.ini %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag\GFXSettings.*.xml |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/242050/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Ubisoft Connect | <Ubisoft-Connect-folder>\savegames\<user-id>\273\ |
Steam | <Ubisoft-Connect-folder>\savegames\<user-id>\437\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/242050/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Origin | ||
Steam Cloud | ||
Ubisoft Connect | Disabled in 2013.[2] |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | Anamorphic 16:9; use Flawless Widescreen to remove letterboxing. | ||
Multi-monitor | Anamorphic 16:9;[3] use Flawless Widescreen. Or if using an AMD card just use Catalyst version 14.4 | ||
Ultra-widescreen | See the community page. | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | Use jim2point0's cheat table (requires Cheat Engine). | ||
Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | TXAA (Nvidia only), FXAA, SMAA (actually SMAA T2X) and MSAA/CSAA (also using FXAA). | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Double buffered. See FPS drops to 30 when Vsync is enabled for triple buffered v-sync. | ||
60 FPS | Frame rate is capped at 63 FPS. | ||
120+ FPS | See High frame rate. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Windowed
Run patcher[4] |
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Use WinExplorer[citation needed] |
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Notes
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High frame rate
240 FPS Patch |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | Acceleration is present. Can't be disabled | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | ||
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PlayStation button prompts | Use this mod for singleplayer. Multiplayer natively supports Dualshock 4 prompts. | |
Light bar support | ||
Adaptive trigger support | ||
DualSense haptic feedback support | ||
Connection modes |
Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Sliders for music, effects and voices. | |
Surround sound | Autodetection up to 5.1 setups. | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Simplified Chinese | ||||
Czech | ||||
Danish | ||||
Dutch | ||||
Finnish | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | Japanese Subtitles can only be enabled when the Interface/Menu Language is set to Japanese. | |||
Norwegian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Portuguese | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Swedish | ||||
Turkish | Fan translation. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | ||||
Online play | 8 |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | Use Helix Mod: Assassins Creed 4 Black Flag. | ||
vorpX | G3D Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list. |
Issues unresolved
Mouse and keyboard do not work
- Might be related to either Logitech or Steam Controller drivers, as the game improperly detects the input device.[5]
Issues fixed
Missing Audio during combat
- If game was bought as DLC instead of standalone copy, you will come across an issue where Adewale's Machete and various other weapon sounds appear to be silent which Ubisoft never released a proper fix.
Override DLC file[6][7][8] |
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Crash when installed in a Storage Space
- The game will refuse to run when installed on a drive which is managed by a Storage Space on Windows 8 and later.
Creating a junction to the folder "sounddata" to a non-Windows Storage Space drive seems to solve the problem[citation needed] |
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Installing the Game on a drive that is not a Storage Space will fix this issue[citation needed] |
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Game freezes on AMD GPUs
- This issue first manifests upon starting a new file when the game freezes on a black screen with the 'saving' icon.
Avoid using MSAA or EQAA[9] |
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Turn soft shadows off |
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The image freezes but the game still runs in the background
- Sometimes the game might appear to be frozen, but you can still hear the sound and the HUD works.[10]
Enabling "Volumetric Fog" and / or disabling "FXAA" fixes the issue[citation needed] |
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FPS drops to 30 when Vsync is enabled
- This is caused by lack of triple buffering in the game.
Use D3DOverrider to force triple buffering[12] |
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Use RadeonPro to force triple buffering[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Use Ctrl-Alt-Del workaround to force triple buffering[citation needed] |
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Nvidia PhysX performance issues on newer GPUs
Disable Nvidia PhysX in the in-game settings menu |
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Disable Shadowplay[13] |
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Change process affinity[13] |
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Remove old PhysX files[13] |
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This will disable PhysX in the game. This has the same effect as simply disabling PhysX in the in-game menu. |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 11 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | Wwise | [14] |
Anti-cheat | PunkBuster | Used PunkBuster initially[15] but was eventually removed.[16] |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | Vista SP2 | 7 SP1, 8 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400 2.6 GHz AMD Athlon II X4 620 2.6 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2400S 2.5 GHz AMD Phenom II X4 940 3.0 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 4 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 30 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 260 ATI Radeon HD 4870 512 MB of VRAM Shader model 4.0 support |
Nvidia GeForce GTX 470 ATI Radeon HD 5850 1 GB of VRAM Shader model 5.0 support |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX compatible |
- Supported video cards include: Nvidia GeForce GTX 260 or better, GT400, GT500, GT600, GT700 series or ATI Radeon HD4870 or better, HD5000, HD6000, HD7000 series.
- Laptop graphics cards may work but are not officially supported.
- Dual core processors will, despite the minimum requirements, most likely work.[17] (only LGA1150/LGA1155 dual core processors will, under most circumstances, deliver a playable frame rate - LGA775/LGA1156 and AM2/AM2+/AM3/FM1/FM2 dual core CPUs are unlikely to suffice due to significantly lower IPC)
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (242050) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Steam Forums: Missing DLC [Solution] - last accessed on 2023-06-02
- ↑ Ubisoft Customer Service Screenshot - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Assassin Creed 4 Black Flag - WSGF forums - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ [GUIDE] Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag - Dead End Thrills - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Suicide_machine on 2017-12-12
- ↑ Thread: IMPORTANT Assassin's Creed IV Freedom Cry Audio Bug during Combat Forums - last accessed on July 7, 2018
- ↑ Missing Sound Effects in Freedom Cry (PC) - last accessed on March 17, 2018
- ↑ Adewale's weapons make no sound - last accessed on March 24, 2018
- ↑ "Game freezing on black "saving" screen- Please help!" - Steam Community Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Steam Forums: AC4 freezes but the HUD still okay??? - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Steam Forums Post - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Blackbird on 2017-01-26
- Tested on W10 (1607)
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 (Finally) Assassins Creed 4 Physx Performance Fix!! - GeForce Forums
- ↑ http://satsun.org/audio/
- ↑ Even Balance, Inc. - PunkBuster Online Countermeasures - last accessed on 2018-09-04
- "Tue Nov 19 2013 12:00
Ubisoft has contracted with Even Balance, Inc. to integrate our PunkBuster™ Anti-Cheat software into the online game known as Assassin's Creed® 4 Black Flag."
- "Tue Nov 19 2013 12:00
- ↑ Verified by User:Aemony on 2018-09-04
- Installed the game and joined a multiplayer session. PunkBuster were nowhere to be seen.
- ↑ Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag - PC Performance Analysis - last accessed on May 2023