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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
{{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/page/blog/_/features/port-reports/pc-report-assassin%E2%80%99s-creed-iv-black-flag-r115 PC Report] | {{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/page/blog/_/features/port-reports/pc-report-assassin%E2%80%99s-creed-iv-black-flag-r115 PC Report] | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
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|steam controller prompts = unknown | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
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===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>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/242050/discussions/0/558756168091445803/ Steam Forums: AC4 freezes but the HUD still okay???]</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= |
Revision as of 08:37, 22 July 2018
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Developers | |
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Ubisoft Montreal | |
Publishers | |
Ubisoft | |
Engines | |
AnvilNext | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 19, 2013 |
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
Amazon.com | ||||
GamersGate | ||||
Incorrect store name. See here for available options. | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Origin | ||||
Steam | ||||
Ubisoft Store | Deluxe Edition |
- All versions require Ubisoft Connect DRM.
Version differences
- The Gold Edition is a complete edition containing the base game and all DLC. Only available in NA.
- 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.
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
Skip intro videos
File removal[citation needed] |
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ubi_logo.bik TWIMTBP.bik abstergo_logo.bik ac4bf_logo.bik warning_disclaimer.bik
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/242050/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <Ubisoft-Connect-folder>\savegames\<user-id>\273\ <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 | Uplay cloud synchronization was disabled sometime in 2013.[1] |
Video settings
Windowed
Run patcher[2] |
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Use WinExplorer[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Simplified Chinese | ||||
Czech | ||||
Danish | ||||
Dutch | ||||
Finnish | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Norwegian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Portuguese | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Swedish |
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. |
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.[3]
Issues fixed
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[4] |
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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.[5]
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[7] |
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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
Disable Shadowplay[8] |
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Change process affinity[8] |
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Nvidia PhysX on newer GPUs even after the above workaround
Remove old PhysX files[8] |
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Nvidia broken PhysX on newer GPUs fix (Windows 7)
Install older PhysX driver |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 11 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
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 AMD Radeon HD 5850 1 GB of VRAM Shader model 5.0 support |
- Supported video cards include: Nvidia GeForce GTX 260 or better, GT400, GT500, GT600, GT700 series or AMD 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.[9] (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
- ↑ Ubisoft Customer Service Screenshot
- ↑ [GUIDE] Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag - Dead End Thrills
- ↑ Verified by User:Suicide_machine on 2017-12-12
- ↑ "Game freezing on black "saving" screen- Please help!" - Steam Community Discussions
- ↑ Steam Forums: AC4 freezes but the HUD still okay???
- ↑ Steam Forums Post
- ↑ Verified by User:Blackbird on 2017-01-26
- Tested on W10 (1607)
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 (Finally) Assassins Creed 4 Physx Performance Fix!! - GeForce Forums
- ↑ Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag - PC Performance Analysis