Difference between revisions of "Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag"
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{{ii}} [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/page/blog/_/features/port-reports/pc-report-assassin%E2%80%99s-creed-iv-black-flag-r115 PC Report] | {{ii}} [http://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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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
− | ===FPS drops | + | |
+ | ===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. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
+ | {{Fixbox/fix|Creating a junction to the folder "sounddata" to a non-Windows Storage Space drive seems to solve the problem.}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
+ | {{Fixbox/fix|Installing the Game on a drive that is not a Storage Space will fix this issue.}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
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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.<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/242050/discussions/0/558756168091445803/ Steam Forums: AC4 freezes but the HUD still okay???]</ref> | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
+ | {{Fixbox/fix|Enabling "Volumetric Fog" fixes the issue.}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | ===FPS drops to 30 when Vsync is enabled=== | ||
This is caused by lack of triple buffering in the game. | This is caused by lack of triple buffering in the game. | ||
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− | === | + | ===Nvidia PhysX causes performance issues=== |
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− | {{Fixbox/fix| | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Disable Shadowplay|<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>}} |
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{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
− | {{Fixbox/fix| | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Change process affinity|<ref name="physx" />}} |
− | }} | + | # Press {{Key|Ctrl|Alt|Del}} to open Task Manager. |
− | + | # Navigate to the tab Details. | |
− | + | # Locate {{code|ac4bfsp.exe}} in the list. | |
− | + | # Right click the item and select "Set affinity". | |
− | {{ | + | # Uncheck the last CPU core and hit OK. |
− | + | # Go back to the same menu and re-enable it. | |
+ | # Close Task Manager. | ||
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 22:17, 14 August 2015
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 | ||||
Incorrect store name. See here for available options. | ||||
GamersGate | ||||
Incorrect store name. See here for available options. | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam | ||||
Ubisoft Store |
- All versions require Uplay.
Version differences
- 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/Digital Deluxe exclusive. | |
DLC Aveline | Deluxe/Digital Deluxe 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 |
Optional Improvements
Skip intro videos
Instructions |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/242050/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/242050/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud | ||
Ubisoft Connect | Uplay cloud synchronization was disabled sometime in 2013.[1] |
- There are reports of lost game progress.[2] Preemptively disable Uplay Cloud saving in order to prevent bad synchronization.
Video settings
Windowed
Instructions |
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Borderless fullscreen windowed
Use this trick to activate a borderless fullscreen windowed mode. This method works on both AMD/ATI and NVIDIA cards. (Tested on both)
Instructions |
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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 | 2-8 |
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 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.
Instructions |
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Instructions |
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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.[3]
Instructions |
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FPS drops to 30 when Vsync is enabled
This is caused by lack of triple buffering in the game.
Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Nvidia PhysX causes performance issues
Instructions |
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Instructions |
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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 or AMD Athlon II X4 620 @ 2.6 GHz | Intel Core i5 2400S @ 2.5 GHz or 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 AMD 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.[4] (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.