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Why Pirates? Assassin's Creed IV's Developers Explain The New Setting

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by Ben Hanson on March 04, 2013 at 09:40 AM

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By now you've probably heard that the next installment of the Assassin's Creed series will put you in the role of Connor's grandfather as he builds up a pirate crew and sails the Caribbean sea, but why? With a universe that can take you to any point in history, what was so attractive about the pirate setting? While visiting Ubisoft Montreal we spoke to the game's director, writer, and art director to learn more about what excites them about creating the ultimate pirate fantasy wish-fulfillment.

Watch the video below to learn more about the game and see exclusive, new screenshots.

To learn more about Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, click here to read our extensive preview.

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by Just_Rob Monday, March 04, 2013 at 10:11 AM

i wish they went with feudal Japan like some fan drew on Deviantart. man, that was some good assassin's creed type artwork...

edit: I ended up going on deviant art, and it turns out it was for the Chinese Empire. Yeah, this has nothing to do with what the developers are talking about, but it could have been a new setting.
by JarlDendrick Monday, March 04, 2013 at 10:13 AM

i hope this shows them willing to go back in time, not just forward from conner. there are so many time periods they could do
by Blade of the Fallen Monday, March 04, 2013 at 10:29 AM

Let me guess they liked the sailing.
by Nezix Monday, March 04, 2013 at 10:36 AM

I'm actually Interested in them perhaps attempting a First Civilation time period Assassins Creed game. Now That would be incredible.
by megaded1975 Monday, March 04, 2013 at 10:40 AM

i wish they would do a ninja era so you would have some competition as the Assassin.
by Agent Michael Scarn Monday, March 04, 2013 at 10:43 AM

I'm just thankful they haven't moved forward timeline wise... I don't know if I could ever see a "modern warfare" type of Assassin's Creed.
by BLT Monday, March 04, 2013 at 10:46 AM

I wonder if this was set to be GI's April cover story but they had to release this stuff early due to the leaks. I wish there weren't so many leaks. But anyway, can't wait for Pirates Creed!
by Warrior Monday, March 04, 2013 at 10:49 AM

Awesome!! Put it on Wii U and I'll buy it in a heartbeat.
by The Brain Monday, March 04, 2013 at 10:50 AM

Asian would've been my move. I can't wait for the one that takes place in the year 3250 with flying cars!
by The Doctor Monday, March 04, 2013 at 10:51 AM

They need to update that costume. I understand that that's supposed to be the uniform of the Assassin's, but even the Army changes their get-up once in a while. The white robe and hood made sense for an assassin in the first few games when there were tons of people walking around wearing the same thing, but in a Revolutionary America or Pirate setting, I feel like people would be aware of the guy wearing the robe and massive face hiding hood.
by shooterboy23 Monday, March 04, 2013 at 10:51 AM

Because all the reviewers said "we wish there was an entire game of this naval sea thing".
by self_checkout Monday, March 04, 2013 at 10:51 AM

...because it's hip to dig on pirates?
by Idostuff Monday, March 04, 2013 at 10:53 AM

is it strange that i am more interested in this game than i was in AC3? Maybe i just like pirates? (points at profile pic)*
by Rich Perry Monday, March 04, 2013 at 10:58 AM

After AC3 was particularly action-heavy and my personal distaste for the naval battles, I'm not really looking forward to AC4 at the moment. I'd really like a return to more sneaky assassinations as in the earlier games of the series, and maybe a ninja/samurai conflict in later games could scratch that itch.
by Hello My Name Is James Monday, March 04, 2013 at 10:58 AM

I hope they are more careful with the story. I liked AC III's story, but I felt like it was a little rushed. Some more quiet moments between the major characters would have done a lot of good.
by Ram Cat Monday, March 04, 2013 at 11:02 AM

i'm still waiting on the stone age caveman assassin with dinosaurs, willy mammoths and sabretooth tigers.... oh my! :D
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by Jeff Marchiafava Monday, March 04, 2013 at 11:14 AM

Everything Ubisoft has revealed for Black Flag sounds cool, but I still feel like it would be better as a new IP rather than shoehorning it into the Assassin's Creed franchise. Pirates are cool enough on their own!
by Mike Monday, March 04, 2013 at 11:17 AM

The best and shortest answer they could have given is simple:

Why not?

Pirates seem to be coming back as a trend nowadays. Not just Piracy, but rather as a whole new era and timezone. Still, like Jeff says, could have been a whole lot better if done as another IP rather than AC.
by Phillip Ricks Monday, March 04, 2013 at 11:20 AM

Not the time period I was hoping for, but okay. It looks intersting.

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