Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag

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Main seriesAction-adventureFirst released 20131715–1722 · Golden Age of Piracy

Edward Kenway, a privateer turned pirate, sails the Caribbean and gets pulled into the Assassin–Templar war.

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Edward Kenway, a privateer turned pirate, sails the Caribbean and gets pulled into the Assassin–Templar war.

Why it matters: Starts the Kenway family saga and is many players' favourite place to begin.

How it connects: Edward is the father of Haytham and grandfather of Connor from Assassin's Creed III.

Ship battles, exploring islands and diving, alongside classic stealth.

Main characters: Edward Kenway, Adéwalé, Blackbeard
Do I need to play the previous game?: No.
Beginner-friendly?: Beginner-friendly
How long is it?: Not listed — we only add playtime from a credible source.
Edition / where to find it: Assassin's Creed: The Rebel Collection
Nintendo Switch: Yes — native Switch version
Nintendo Switch 2: The Switch version should run through backward compatibility — check Nintendo's compatibility list
Physical or digital: Physical and digital
Notes: Part of The Rebel Collection (Switch, 2019).
Malaysia: Availability on the Malaysian eShop not yet verified.