What changed in Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™ in 2026

Game supports various PC configurations and optimizations for performance.

Built on an optimized and scalable engine for better performance.

Steam Deck Verified from day one for a smooth handheld experience.

Includes a new set of 10 songs for the crew to sing while sailing.

Game supports various upscaling technologies for improved visuals.

Includes Steam achievements to unlock and collectibles to earn and trade.

Includes sail set, ship's pet, crew attire, wheel, figurehead, and hull trim.

The game releases on July 9, 2026, featuring enhancements and new content.

Ground-up remake of the iconic adventure of Edward Kenway, enhanced and improved for modern experience.

Includes software ray tracing for non-RT hardware.

Allows players to generate passive income through captured ships.

Built on the latest Anvil engine with raytraced lighting and improved graphics.

Standard and Deluxe Editions with exclusive content available for pre-purchase.

Players can locate and assign new Officers, each with unique abilities.

Includes new skins and ship's pets like cats or monkeys.

Features new visceral takedowns, parrying mechanics, and a new enemy archetype.

Includes observe mode, crouch-anywhere, and dive-anywhere mechanics.

Weather affects gameplay and destructible objects react to combat.

Includes sword, pistol, trinket each with a unique perk, and costume for Edward.

Includes unique weapons and costume for pre-purchasing the game.

Introduces new secondary weapons and reworked enemy ships.

Multiple Assassin's Creed games will be playable for free from April 2nd to 6th for Xbox Free Play Days.

A free 60 FPS patch for Assassin's Creed Unity is coming to Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5.