Assassins Creed 4

[therealjaxon]

Ubisoft also unsurprisingly confirmed a new instalment in the Assassin’s Creed series this year following record-breaking sales of Assassin’s Creed III, which to date has shifted 12m units.

Interestingly, the company has chosen not to mine the setting and assets of ACIII for the new title, having confirmed that it will take place in a new timeframe and feature a new character

Not much, but it's a start.
At least we'll have a new setting and character - no more wimpy Raheketononiinn thingybob

[therealjaxon]

Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag leaked online

Ubisoft will shortly unveil Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag, if leaked images online are to be believed.

Kotaku has obtained a poster naming the game and seemingly picturing its protagonist who, surprise surprise, looks much like predecessors Connor and Ezio.

The Examiner names him as Edward Kenway, father of Haytham Kenway and grandfather of the aforementioned Connor from Assassin's Creed 3.

The source who supplied the image to Kotaku also believes the embargo on the game’s announcement will lift on March 4th.

The most notable visual style to note is the use of pirate ships, which are expected to prove central to the plot and setting. Speaking of which, this poster also identifies the Caribbean as the main location of the game. The pictured map also includes parts of Cuba, Jamaica and Florida.

Ubisoft is holding an AC-themed press event today, incidentally...

So they'll be using alot from AC3 then, thats........easy.

[therealjaxon]

Assassin's Creed IV confirmed for current gen; Exclusive content on PS3

Such is the extent of the leaks surrounding Assassin’s Creed IV that Ubisoft has broken its own embargo and confirmed the game.

Ubisoft made an Assassin's Creed presentation to the press yesterday and while some details are still being held back until next week, there are certain things we’re able to confirm.

No, we’re not talking about ACIII DLC here. Assassin’s Creed IV: Blag Flag is a brand new entry in the series and is due out on PS3, Xbox 360, Wii U and PC.

Will it come out on next-gen? Erm, as we said, there are some things we can’t say quite yet.

And thanks to the PS3 packshot shown below, we at least know that the Sony SKU comes with 60 minutes of exclusive content not found in the other releases.

Head back to MCVuk.com on Monday afternoon for the full reveal.

[Blakey]

Great news!

Thought the map/poster leaks in the last few days looked very authentic (particuarly the Logo) so it's no surprise to me that these rumours turned out to be the real deal.

What I'm probably more surprised about is that this is a full numbered entry in the series and not just 'Assassin's Creed: Black Flag' that 'IV' means that this is the real deal which gets me extremely hyped already.

I know they're not saying much about a PS4/720 release just yet (as they can't say anymore until Monday) but I'm expecting details for a PS4 release to emerge on Monday and details for the 720 release to be announced at the 720 Xbox launch event in April.

[maf-me-quick]

Assassin's+Pirates=

Although I wonder how much tech they'll leverage from AC3. AC:Revelations may have been set in Istanbul but it didn't half look like Italy.

Even though it'll be the same engine hopefully with a second stab (No pun intended) they'll do a better job. At times AC3 was borderline broken.

[therealjaxon]

Borderline boring imo.

[maf-me-quick]

That, too.

[Maryokutai]

At last! Finally a new Assassin’s Creed game!

[therealjaxon]

Well sort of, the Assassin is Haytham's dad so will only be like 40 (?)years earlier?
Still, be fun with pirates and the boat sections were good in AC3.

[merman]

Eh? Going back in time to before 3 seems odd. But why play that when you can play Sid Meier's Pirates instead...

[Coyote Smith]

With a name like Black Flag, I had half expected it to be set in early 80s Los Angeles and star Henry Rollins.

[merman]

With a name like Black Flag, I had half expected it to be set in early 80s Los Angeles and star Henry Rollins.

Twitter wants its joke from yesterday back...

[therealjaxon]

With a name like Black Flag, I had half expected it to be set in early 80s Los Angeles and star Henry Rollins.

I am so lost with that

[therealjaxon]

Leak suggests Assassin's Creed 4 will release on next-gen consoles - Release date also revealed

A reported glitch on the official Assassin's Creed 4 website suggests the game will release on next-gen consoles.

While Ubisoft has only confirmed the game for PS3, Xbox 360, Wii U and PC so far, Gematsu has captured a screenshot of the official website that promises the game is "also coming to next-gen consoles".

The page reportedly confirmed October 29 as the release date. The PlayStation 4 is expected to release in November.

Ubisoft appears to have addressed the website glitch, as the page is inaccessible now.

Ubisoft officially announced Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag overnight following numerous leaks.

[therealjaxon]

Assassin's Creed IV has the 'most varied world ever seen in an AC game'

Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag is the 'perfect series to bring piracy to games'.

The new game, which launches on November 1st this year for PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, PC, Wii U and probably the next Xbox, too, has been subject to spoilers and leaks all week – some by the publisher itself.

But there are some interesting elements still not subject to spoilers that was revealed at a London event last week. The presentation featured multiple trailers, game characters and locations. There was even a slightly-too-long opening monologue about Assassin's Creed from actor Ralph Ineson (that's Finch from The Office to you and I).

So yes, Assassin's Creed IV is a pirate game. But there are no peg legs, walking the plank or talking parrots. There's not even a 'yarr'. Ubisoft Montreal, and its eight (count them) support studios have tried to create a realistic pirate title, featuring real icons such as Charles Vane and the legendary Blackbeard.

The firm says it the first 'authentic' pirate experience. Monkey Island and LEGO Pirates of the Carribean this is not.

“With the new hero and new setting we are creating the boldest and most unique Assassin’s Creed game yet, while still respecting the pillars of the franchise that have made it such a fan favorite,” said Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot.

“Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag is based on a true, harsh and exciting part of a legendary era and will thrill longtime fans and newcomers alike.”


It's an open-world title, too. And the developer promises seamless transitions throughout the game, from jungle to ruins to towns and from ship-to-ship. Players can even dive underwater to find buried treasure.

Although naval combat plays a significant role, there's plenty to do on land in what Ubisoft has dubbed the 'most varied Assassin's Creed ever', with jungles to explore, ruins to discover and targets to hunt down throughout the towns at the Caribbean location.

There are 50 different areas to explore in total. Check the screens below.

You can also customise your ship, and this will be crucial to reach areas of the game. Yes it is a fully explorable open world, but without the right firepower you'll never beat the ships to access other corners of the map.

The game actually predates Assassin's Creed III as you play as Edward Kenway, the grandfather to Assassin's Creed III's protagonist Connor.

Graphically it looked impressive, and the pirate setting should make for interesting marketing executions. Assassin's Creed III has sold just shy of 1m units in the UK, so this is one game to look out for when it arrives in November.

Meanwhile, Sony and Ubisoft have teamed up for the game. Those who purchase Black Flag on PS3 or PS4 can download 60 minutes of extra gameplay after the game’s launch.

Don't know about anyone else, but when I read 'Assassins Creed' and 'Varied' to me that says 'hectic' and 'confusing'.

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