Assassins Creed IV Black Flag PS4 is set in the year is 1715 Pirates rule the Caribbean & have established their own lawless Republic where corruption greediness & cruelty are commonplace Among these outlaws is a brash young captain named Edward Kenway His fight for glory has earned him the respect of legends like Blackbeard but also drawn him into the ancient war between Assassins & Templars a war that may destroy everything the pirates have built Welcome to the Golden Age of Piracy A brash rebel Assassin Become Edward Kenway a charismatic yet brutal pirate captain trained by Assassins Edward can effortlessly switch between the Hidden Blade of the Assassin&s Order & all new weaponry including four flintlock pistols & dual cutlass swords Explore an open world filled with opportunities Discover the largest & most diverse Assassin&s Creed world yet From Kingston to Nassau explore over 75 unique locations where you can live the life of a pirate including Loot underwater shipwrecks Assassinate Templars in blossoming cities Hunt for rare animals in untamed jungles Search for treasure in lost ruins Escape to hidden coves Become the most feared pirate in the Caribbean Command your ship the Jackdaw & strike fear in all who see her Plunder & pillage to upgrade the Jackdaw with ammunition & equipment needed to fight off enemy ships The ship&s improvements are critical to Edward&s progression through the game Attack & seamlessly board massive galleons recruit sailors to join your crew & embark on an epic & infamous adventure Experience the gritty reality behind the pirate fantasy Stand amongst legendary names 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 Piracy The best Assassin&s Creed multiplayer experience to date Put your assassination skills to the test & embark on an online journey throughout the Caribbean Discover a brand new set of pirate characters & explore exotic & colourful locations in addition create your own game experience with the new Game Lab feature – craft your own multiplayer mode by choosing abilities rules & bonuses Play & share your newly created mode with your friends