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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|assassins-creed-freedom-cry|rating}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|assassins-creed-freedom-cry|rating}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives|Third-person}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls|Direct control}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres|Action, Stealth}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/ | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles|Naval/watercraft}} | + | {{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, 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 = 277590 | |steam appid = 277590 | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
|hltb = 15441 | |hltb = 15441 | ||
| + | |mobygames = assassins-creed-iv-black-flag-freedom-cry | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
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| − | |||
|wikipedia = Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag | |wikipedia = Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | assassins-creed-freedom-cry-standalone-edition | Uplay | | | Windows }} | |
| − | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | assassins-creed-freedom-cry | Uplay | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| GMG | assassins-creed-freedom-cry-pc | Uplay | | | Windows }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| GMG | assassins-creed-freedom-cry | Uplay | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Humble | assassins-creed-freedom-cry | Uplay | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Humble | assassins-creed-freedom-cry | Uplay | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 277590 | Steam, Uplay | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 277590 | Steam, Uplay | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Uplay | 56c4948188a7e300458b46ce | Uplay | Included with {{Store feature|Uplay+}}. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Uplay | 56c4948188a7e300458b46ce | Uplay | Included with {{Store feature|Uplay+}}. | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Amazon | B00IN9FCNU | Uplay | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Uplay}}. | {{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Uplay}}. | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Assassin's Creed Freedom Cry\}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Assassin's Creed Freedom Cry\Assassin4.ini|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Assassin's Creed Freedom Cry\GFXSettings.*.xml}} |
}} | }} | ||
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
| − | |discord | + | |discord = |
| − | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
| − | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = |
| − | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
| − | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = |
| − | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| − | |origin | + | |origin = |
| − | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
| − | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
| − | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
| − | | | + | |ubisoft connect = false |
| − | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
| − | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
| − | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
| − | |widescreen resolution notes= 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 {{term|letterboxing}}. |
|multimonitor = true | |multimonitor = true | ||
| − | |multimonitor notes = Anamorphic 16:9; use [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen] to remove | + | |multimonitor notes = {{term|Anamorphic}} 16:9; use [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen] to remove {{term|pillarboxing}}. |
|ultrawidescreen = hackable | |ultrawidescreen = hackable | ||
|ultrawidescreen notes = Use [https://www.wsgf.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?p=156621#p156621 jackfuste's fix]. | |ultrawidescreen notes = Use [https://www.wsgf.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?p=156621#p156621 jackfuste's fix]. | ||
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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 [[#Force triple buffering|Force triple buffering]]. | |vsync notes = Double buffered. See [[#Force triple buffering|Force triple buffering]]. | ||
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{{++}} This workaround makes possible the use of SweetFX or other injectors with triple buffering. | {{++}} This workaround makes possible the use of SweetFX or other injectors with triple buffering. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Missing Audio during combat=== | ===Missing Audio during combat=== | ||
{{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. | {{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= | {{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/ | + | # Download [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1B8j5p2nR9My88jv92AQSqC8IEl5eyqxQ DataPC_10_dlc.forge] |
# Replace file located in <code>{{p|game}}\dlc_10</code>. | # 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. | {{--}} This may cause achievements, story progression and unlockables to be deemed as incomplete / locked unless file is reverted back to default. | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = true | |invert controller y-axis = true | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
| − | |xinput controllers = | + | |xinput controllers = true |
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
| − | |xbox prompts = | + | |xbox prompts = true |
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
|impulse triggers = unknown | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
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|other button prompts = unknown | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
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|controller hotplug = true | |controller hotplug = true | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug 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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|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 32-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
| − | |macos 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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
Latest revision as of 13:49, 13 August 2023
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| Developers | |
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| Ubisoft Montreal | |
| Publishers | |
| Ubisoft | |
| Engines | |
| AnvilNext | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | February 25, 2014 |
| Reception | |
| OpenCritic | 74 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Perspectives | Third-person |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Action, Stealth |
| Vehicles | Naval/watercraft |
| Themes | Historical, Piracy |
| Series | Assassin's Creed |
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Key points
- This is a standalone, identical version of the DLC from Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag.
- Shares many similarities with Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag in terms of its engine and performance.
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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| GamersGate | |
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| Green Man Gaming | |
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| Humble Store | |
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| Steam | |
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| Ubisoft Store | |
Included with Ubisoft+. | |
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| Amazon.com (unavailable) | |
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- All versions require Ubisoft Connect DRM.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Assassin's Creed Freedom Cry\Assassin4.ini %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Assassin's Creed Freedom Cry\GFXSettings.*.xml |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/277590/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <Ubisoft-Connect-folder>\savegames\<user-id>\664\ |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/277590/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Steam Cloud | ||
| Ubisoft Connect |
Video
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | Anamorphic 16:9; use Flawless Widescreen to remove letterboxing. | ||
| Multi-monitor | Anamorphic 16:9; use Flawless Widescreen to remove pillarboxing. | ||
| Ultra-widescreen | Use jackfuste's fix. | ||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| 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 Force triple buffering. | ||
| 60 FPS | |||
| 120+ FPS | Frame rate is capped at 63 FPS. | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Windowed
| WinExplorer[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Force triple buffering
| D3DOverrider[citation needed] |
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| RadeonPro[citation needed] |
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| Ctrl-Alt-Del workaround[citation needed] |
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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[1][2][3] |
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Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | Mouse 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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Xbox button prompts | ||
| Impulse Trigger vibration |
| PlayStation controllers |
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| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| Simplified Chinese | ||||
| Czech | ||||
| Danish | ||||
| Dutch | ||||
| Finnish | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Norwegian | ||||
| Polish | ||||
| Portuguese | ||||
| Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
| Russian | ||||
| Spanish | ||||
| Swedish |
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 11 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
- 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.
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 (277590) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ 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