Assassins Creed IV: Black Flag

New Assassins Creed? Yes please. After months of rumors, Ubisoft has announced the latest installment in the franchise. The game follows Edward Kenway, father of Haytham and grandfather of Conner. This will purportedly be the first game in what is being referred to as the "Kenway Saga". As per usual within AC game, the reveal trailer looks pretty awesome.

Even Blackbeard is impressed

As we've seen before, game play is featured heavily in the trailer. Obviously, Naval battle will take a more central role than in AC III. The duel wielding weapon system is back and seems to have been taken to the extreme. Edward is armed to the teeth, able to carry up to four pistols and is shown with two swords in addition to the signature Assassins wrist blade. 

Black Flag takes a step back in the timeline, taking place in the pre-Revolution 18th century Caribbean. No World War setting this time around kiddies. Edward is already a pirate when the game begins, and is designed to be much more charismatic and reckless than Conner. 

As with AC III, Black Flag will closely follow historical events. Ubisoft will attempt to dismiss the more fantastical elements of franchises such as "Pirates of the Caribbean" and portray a darker, grittier, more realistic world.

Controlling Edward's ship, the Jackdaw, will be a central part of game play. Players will be able to customize and upgrade the ships, and the crews, equipment, take advantage of dynamic weather systems, and board enemy ships.

It's interesting to note that Desmond's story in the AC universe in finished. Stepping into the Animus this time around is an unnamed employee of Abstergo Entertainment, a Templar controlled company. How, or if, this new character is linked to Desmond and the Assassins has yet to be seen.

Assassins Creed IV: Black Flag is scheduled for release on October 29th of this year, making it the final installment on current generation platforms. Check back for more updates on Black Flag. 

Are you excited to play a new Assassins Creed game? With the advent of the PS4, should Ubisoft have waited for a next gen release? Please comment below.