Annoucement March 4 2013.
Ubisoft Journeys Into The Savage Golden Age of Pirates With Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag
Today, Ubisoft announced Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag, the next
installment in the company’s best-selling franchise. Assassin’s Creed IV
Black Flag introduces an all new hero and setting, and will feature the
most diverse and seamless Assassin’s Creed world ever created.
In development for nearly two years, the game is being spearheaded by
one of the veteran Assassin’s Creed teams in Ubisoft Montreal with
support from Ubisoft studios in Annecy, Bucharest, Kiev, Quebec,
Singapore and Sofia. Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag will be released
on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Wii U, PC and other next
generation consoles. The game will be available on the Xbox 360,
PlayStation 3 and Wii U on October 29, 2013.
“With the new hero and new setting we are creating the boldest and most
unique Assassin’s Creed game yet, while still respecting the pillars of
the franchise that have made it such a fan favorite,” said Yves
Guillemot, chief executive officer at Ubisoft. “Assassin’s Creed IV:
Black Flag is based on a true, harsh and exciting part of a legendary
era and will thrill longtime fans and newcomers alike.”
Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag tells the story of Edward Kenway, a
young British man with a thirst for danger and adventure, who falls from
privateering for the Royal Navy into piracy as the war between the
major Empires comes to an end. Edward is a fierce pirate and seasoned
fighter who soon finds himself embroiled in the ancient war between
Assassins and Templars. Set at the dawn of the 18th Century, the game
features some of the most infamous pirates in history, such as
Blackbeard and Charles Vane, and takes players on a journey throughout
the West Indies during a turbulent and violent period of time later to
become known as the Golden Age of Pirates.
Gameplay in Assassin’s Creed: IV Black Flag is based upon the
franchise’s proven tenets. Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag features a
vast open world with more than 50 navigable locations. Combat combines
the weaponry of the Assassin’s Order with armaments of the era, and
rewards both daring and stealth. And the series’ acclaimed multiplayer
experience is more varied and ruthless than ever in Assassin’s Creed IV
Black Flag.
Customers who purchase Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag on PlayStation 3
or PlayStation 4 can download 60 minutes of additional gameplay via the
PlayStation Network after the game’s launch.
Source: www.allgamesbeta.com/2013/03/assassins-creed-iv-black-flag_4.html
Original Source: Ubisoft PR (site url unknown)
Official Ingame Screenshots.
Official Multiplayer Screenshots.
Multiplayer Characters Art.
GAME BOX ART. (Thanks Cyberarmy)
(First at the time it was leaked, supposed ingame screenshot.)
Map with time setting and lands we will come across first reveal.
Updated Map April 6 2013.
Source: kotaku.com/5987172/the-other-side-of-that-supposed-assassins-creed-iv-poster-is-a-map
Countdowner to debut trailer before it was leaked everywhere online, few days before the game's official Debut trailer annoucement: assassinscreed.us.ubi.com/announce/
Countdown from the site before the games debut trailer got shown for the first time to the world:
Official Site: assassinscreed.ubi.com/en-us/home/index.aspx
Debut Trailer Screenshot CGI Teaser:
Special Editions.
Sources: www.polygon.com/2013/3/25/4145312/assassins-creed-4-black-flag-gameplay-trailer-collectors-edition
gamingeverything.com/44082/ubisoft-announces-assassin%E2%80%99s-creed-iv-black-flag-gamestop-edition-for-the-us/
Media.
Official World Premiere/Debut Trailer: www.youtube.com/watch
Hero Reveal: www.youtube.com/watch (character you play as in the game)
Gameplay Reveal: www.youtube.com/watch
Setting/Characters Info Reveal: (although, a side from 3 characters, we already know most in that trailer) www.youtube.com/watch
Gameplay Trailer 2: www.youtube.com/watch
E3 2013 Ubisoft Press Conferance ACIV Showing: www.youtube.com/watch
E3 2013 Cinematic Trailer: www.youtube.com/watch
E3 2013 Gameplay Trailer 3 - Horizon: www.youtube.com/watch
E3 2013 World Premiere Gameplay Demo Reveal: www.youtube.com/watch
E3 2013 Multiplayer Gameplay: www.gametrailers.com/videos/vuog9b/assassin-s-creed-iv--black-flag-e3-2013--multiplayer-gameplay--cam-
E3 2013 Commented Gameplay Demo: www.youtube.com/watch
E3 2013 Commented Press Demo Part 1: www.youtube.com/watch
E3 2013 Commented Press Demo Part 2: www.youtube.com/watch
SDCC 2013 Panel: www.youtube.com/watch
Launch Trailer: www.youtube.com/watch (Released 22/10/13)
Eurogamer Harpooning and Sharks Reveal with more Animal gameplay with Developer intervieww: www.youtube.com/watch
Naval Open World Details and and how they've improved it from ACIII and more stuff with Developer interview: www.youtube.com/watch
Underwater Gameplay reveal with more stuff explained and some stuff from the 2 aboves interviews: www.youtube.com/watch
Dev Diary 2: www.youtube.com/watch
Multiplayer Trailer: www.youtube.com/watch
Pirate Heist Trailer: www.youtube.com/watch
Edward's Story Trailer: www.youtube.com/watch
Info Previews/Media Previews:
Eurogamer: www.eurogamer.net/articles/2013-03-04-assassins-creed-4-black-flag-preview-how-ubisoft-plans-to-hook-you-back-in
IGN: www.ign.com/articles/2013/03/04/the-dawn-of-assassins-creed-iv-black-flag#
Videogamer: www.videogamer.com/ps4/assassins_creed_4_black_flag/news/assassins_creed_4_black_flag_is_the_first_naval_open-world_game_first_details_2.html
www.gametrailers.com/videos/ojwd19/assassin-s-creed-iv--black-flag-first-take
www.gameinformer.com/games/assassins_creed_iv_black_flag/b/playstation4/archive/2013/03/04/assassin-39-s-creed-iv-black-flag-preview.aspx
Info Interviews/Media Interviews.
www.eurogamer.net/articles/2013-03-04-eight-studios-working-on-assassins-creed-4-black-flag
www.videogamer.com/ps4/assassins_creed_4_black_flag/news/40_of_assassins_creed_4s_missions_are_naval-based.html
www.videogamer.com/ps4/assassins_creed_4_black_flag/news/assassins_creed_4_next-gen_improvements_detailed.html
www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2013/03/04/why-pirates-assassin-39-s-creed-iv-39-s-developers-explain-the-new-setting.aspx
gamingeverything.com/42000/assassins-creed-iv-qa-with-creative-director/#more-42000 Source: Ubisoft PR (site url unknown)
www.computerandvideogames.com/394260/assassins-creed-4-will-not-have-multiplayer-naval-battles/
www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2013/03/04/exploring-the-open-world-of-assassin-39-s-creed-iv-black-flag.aspx
www.officialplaystationmagazine.co.uk/2013/03/05/assassins-creed-4-blag-flag-ubisoft-have-some-really-cool-ideas-for-ps4s-new-controller/
www.vg247.com/2013/03/05/assassins-creed-4-black-flag-wont-ignore-desmond/ (Thanks Galvanization)
kotaku.com/5988894/assassins-creed-iv-black-flag-is-supposed-to-combine-the-best-of-five-other-assassins-creeds
kotaku.com/5988249/be-excited-about-assassins-creed-iv-and-be-skeptical
www.mcvuk.com/news/read/ubisoft-assassin-s-creed-iv-gives-pirates-the-hbotreatment/0112206
www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2013/03/22/the-true-history-of-assassin-s-creed-iv-black-flag.aspx
www.polygon.com/2013/5/3/4296282/assassins-creed-4-black-flag-story-of-sex-and-repentance-outlined
Info we already know.
www.videogamer.com/ps4/assassins_creed_4_black_flag/news/assassins_creed_4_black_flag_confirmed_for_next-gen_consoles.html
There are alot more out, but you can just check your usual gaming sources you get the info from, to read up on them as well. Hence i did'nt put them up there.
Game Details.
First Game Details March 4 2013.
Ubisoft has officially lifted its embargo for Assassin’s Creed IV:
Black Flag, and first details have started to arrive. We’ve compiled a
bunch of information below. The details batch covers new gameplay
elements, improvements, and a few story bits.
- Takes place in the earlier half of the 18th century
- Set off the east coast of Northern America where piracy thrives
- Stars Edward Kenway, father of Haytham and grandfather of Connor
- AC4 is part of the “Kenway saga” of Assassin’s Creed games
- Where Haytham and Connor were present at the dawn of a new democracy, Edward will be tested by the failure of the old one
- Edward is a more charming, clever, and reckless character than Connor
- When Black Flag starts, Edward is already a pirate
- Black Flag director Ashraf Ismail stressed that his global team was
focusing on placing Edward into a more historically accurate take on
this era – no parrots, no Krakens, no theme park shine
- Looking to be grittier, more true to the dark, rough reality of the era
- Ismail references Kurt Sutter’s twisted, gritty, grounded television
show “Sons of Anarchy” a few times when describing his vision for a cast
of characters that encompasses Charles Vane, Calico Jack, Blackbeard
and more
- Montreal-based team
- Singapore, Sofia, Annecy, Kiev, Quebec City, Bucharest and Montpellier assisting on the project
- “first true naval overworld”
- Black Flag aims to blend between its land and aquatic experiences seamlessly
- Edward can dive off of his ship, swim to the shore of one of 50 or so locations in the Carribbean, and explore
- No loading or segmented feel for the above
- Variety in these locales
- Locations range from plantations and jungles to Mayan ruins and exotic coconut islands
- Three major cities: Havana (described as analogous to ACII’s Venice in
terms of vertical emphasis), Nassau (the home of the so-called Republic
of Pirates) and Kingston (a very dangerous, British-run city)
- Land-based portions are around 60% of Black Flag’s main missions
- Some Far Cry 3 developers are on board
- All of the game’s activities, from hunting and harpooning (water-based
hunting) to exploring underwater environments, will feed into a larger
sense of progression and evolution of play
- Edward can upgrade his equipment in a variety of ways
- Can upgrade the Jackdaw ship and its crew as well
- More complex and deeper ocean-based warfare compared to ACIII
- New weapon types, enemies, and challenges
- Edward uses a spyglass to view ships and islands from a distance,
which communicates valuable information on a destination or foe prior to
any sort of engagement
- Can exploit weather patterns, luring the opposition into less than ideal conditions such as dynamic storms, to their advantage
- Can board an enemy’s ship
- Your goal with any ship-to-ship fight is to eliminate the other captain
- How you choose to do this is up to the player
- Ship has a swivel gun
- Up to four pistols can be used depending on your upgrades
- Ubisoft wants to remove some of the barriers that previous games created, leaning more on open-ended directives
- Less about hand-holding and more about providing basic objectives with flexible conditions for satisfying said objectives
- Team is refining game systems for things like detection and stealth,
so players better understand how the game “reads” their actions
- Ismail noted that his team has, from the start, been focused on
building mechanics within the pirate theme that the story then supports –
not the other way around
- Notoriety system has been tossed out since navigating the wide ocean
and traveling from location to location makes this sort of “worldwide
alert” illogical
- You are a person hired by Templar-controlled Abstergo Entertainment to research a pivotal moment in Desmond’s ancestry
- You’re told to look into Edward Kenway – and away you go
- Ubisoft is attempting to find the delicate balance between the game’s
Caribbean setting – where the bulk of the game takes place – and its
modern counterpart, where a significant amount of lore is held
- The team hopes that it can incentivize hardcore Assassin’s Creed fans
to step outside the world of pirates and explore the Abstergo facility,
by providing a variety of unnamed activities and information as a means
of reward
Source: gamingeverything.com/41936/first-assassins-creed-iv-black-flag-details/
Multiplayer.
“We’re going to be communicating big on multiplayer in the coming weeks,” he said. “However, what I can say is that unfortunately we won’t be doing naval multiplayer for Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag.”
Lead Content Manager Carsten Myhill
Back of the game box descriptions.
Product Description
The year is 1715. Pirates rule the Caribbean and have established their own lawless Republic where corruption, greediness and 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 and Templars, a war that may destroy everything the pirates have built.
Welcome to the Golden Age of Piracy.
Key Features
● 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 and all new weaponry including four flintlock pistols and dual cutlass swords.
● Explore an Open world Filed With Opportunities – Discover the largest and most diverse Assassin’s Creed world ever created. From Kingston to Nassau, explore 50 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 and escape to hidden coves.
● Become the Most Feared Pirate in the Caribbean – Command your ship, the Jackdaw, and strike fear in all who see her. Plunder and pillage to upgrade the Jackdaw with ammunition and equipment needed to fight off enemy ships. The ship`s improvements are critical to Edward` s progression through the game. Attack and seamlessly board massive galleons, recruit sailors to join your crew and embark on an epic and infamous adventure.
● Experience the Gritty Reality Behind the Pirate Fantasy – Stand amongst legendary names such as Blackbeard, Calico Jack and Benjamin Hornigold, as you establish a lawless Republic in the Bahamas and relive the truly explosive events that defined the Golden Age of Piracy.
● Multiplayer Experience – Fight against or cooperate with your friends in the ruthless and acclaimed multiplayer experience. Choose from an eclectic cast of characters and fight to the death in exotic themed maps.
Source: www.allgamesbeta.com/2013/03/assassins-creed-iv-black-flag-fact.html
NEW ERA. NEW ASSASSIN.
Platforms: 360, PS3, Next-Gen Consoles, PC.
Pre-Order Digital Retailers and Normal Retailers.
Uplay Pre-Order: (Waiting for more known retailers to show up before i post links to them in this section)
RELEASE DATES: (US/EU) October 29 [360/PS3] November 15/22 (US/EU) [Wii U/XBOne/PS4/PC] 2013.
Reviews:
Current-Gen - 360/PS3:
OutsideXbox (Score Unknown): www.youtube.com/watch
Gametrailers 9.2 out of 10: www.gametrailers.com/reviews/czas4t/assassin-s-creed-iv--black-flag-review
OfficialXboxMagazine 9/10: www.oxm.co.uk/65066/reviews/assassins-creed-4-black-flag-xbox-360-review/
TheEscapistMagazine 5/5: www.escapistmagazine.com/articles/view/editorials/reviews/10696-Assassins-Creed-IV-Black-Flag-Review-Pirate-this-Game
OfficialXboxMagazine 9/10: www.oxm.co.uk/65066/reviews/assassins-creed-4-black-flag-xbox-360-review/ Thanks to Newschmoo for finding it!
Canadian Online Gamers 8.8 out of 10: canadianonlinegamers.com/review/assassins-creed-iv-black-flag-ps3-review-pirates-make-badass-assassins/
Eurogamer 9/10: www.eurogamer.net/articles/2013-10-29-assassins-creed-4-black-flag-review
___________________________________________________________________________________
Next-Gen - XBOne/PS4:
GamesRadar 4.5 out of 5: www.youtube.com/watch
OfficialPlaystationMagazine 8/10: www.youtube.com/watch
Rev3Games 4 out of 5: www.youtube.com/watch
ComputerAndVideoGames 9/10: www.youtube.com/watch
Egde 9/10: www.edge-online.com/review/assassins-creed-iv-black-flag-review/
AusGamers 9.3 out of 10: www.ausgamers.com/games/assassins-creed-4-black-flag/review/
___________________________________________________________________________________
Cross-Gen (360/PS3 vs XBOne/PS4)
IGN 8.5 out of 10: www.youtube.com/watch
GameInformer 8.2 out of 10: www.gameinformer.com/games/assassins_creed_iv_black_flag/b/playstation4/archive/2013/10/29/assassins-creed-iv-black-flag-review-game-informer.aspx
Gamespot 9/10: www.gamespot.com/reviews/assassin-s-creed-iv-black-flag-review/1900-6415509/
God is a Geek 9/10: www.godisageek.com/2013/10/assassins-creed-iv-black-flag-review/
VideoGamer 7/10: www.videogamer.com/reviews/assassins_creed_4_black_flag_review_ps3.html
Awards:
VGX (2013) - Best Action Adventure Game.
Modifié par Vez04, 07 décembre 2013 - 11:28 .
Retour en haut
