**THE GOLDEN AGE OF PIRATES** Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag begins in 1715, when pirates established a lawless republic in the Caribbean & ruled the land & seas. These outlaws paralyzed navies, halted international trade, & plundered vast fortunes. They threatened the power structures that ruled Europe, inspired the imaginations of millions, & left a legacy that still endures. **THE CARIBBEAN AT THE DAWN OF THE 18TH CENTURY** The fullest Assassin's Creed world ever created. Stand among legendary pirates such as Blackbeard, Calico Jack & Benjamin Hornigold, as you establish a lawless republic in the Bahamas & relive the truly explosive events that defined the Golden Age of Pirates. From Kingston to Nassau, explore 50 unique locations where you can live the life of a pirate. Captain & customize your own ship, search for lost treasure, hunt rare animals & loot underwater shipwrecks. ** Edward Kenway** Into this world sails a young, cocky, & fearsome captain named Edward Kenway. His skill with a sword & disdain for authority earn him the respect of pirate legends like Blackbeard, but thrust him into an ancient conflict that threatens to destroy everything the pirates have built.