Difference between revisions of "Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag"
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
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# Go to the installation folder. | # Go to the installation folder. | ||
# Go into <code>videos</code> (for single player) or <code>multi\videos</code> (for multiplayer). | # Go into <code>videos</code> (for single player) or <code>multi\videos</code> (for multiplayer). | ||
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===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Run patcher|ref=<ref>[http://www.deadendthrills.com/forum/discussion/55/guide-assassin-s-creed-4-black-flag [GUIDE] Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag - Dead End Thrills]</ref>|fix= |
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# Download [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=0BwMAnE6mjogMdjl5UFZCVENFUG8 AC4 Window Mode Patcher]. | # Download [https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=0BwMAnE6mjogMdjl5UFZCVENFUG8 AC4 Window Mode Patcher]. | ||
# Copy it to the installation folder and launch it. | # Copy it to the installation folder and launch it. | ||
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# Download [http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/winexp.html WinExplorer]. | # Download [http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/winexp.html WinExplorer]. | ||
# Run game and choose a resolution of your choice. | # Run game and choose a resolution of your choice. | ||
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{{ii}} Sometimes the game might appear to be frozen, but you can still hear the sound and the HUD works.<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/242050/discussions/0/558756168091445803/ Steam Forums: AC4 freezes but the HUD still okay???]</ref> | {{ii}} Sometimes the game might appear to be frozen, but you can still hear the sound and the HUD works.<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/242050/discussions/0/558756168091445803/ Steam Forums: AC4 freezes but the HUD still okay???]</ref> | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Enabling "Volumetric Fog" and / or disabling "FXAA" fixes the issue|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
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{{ii}} "Volumetric Fog" may cause artifacts on screen edges in-game, Use Driver AA instead if MSAA is being used.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/242050/discussions/0/558748822711618462/#c540744474971873347 Steam Forums Post]</ref> | {{ii}} "Volumetric Fog" may cause artifacts on screen edges in-game, Use Driver AA instead if MSAA is being used.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/242050/discussions/0/558748822711618462/#c540744474971873347 Steam Forums Post]</ref> | ||
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{{ii}} This is caused by lack of triple buffering in the game. | {{ii}} This is caused by lack of triple buffering in the game. | ||
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{{ii}} Don't force VSync in D3DOverrider, only triple buffering. Enable VSync in game options (or force it in NVIDIA control panel or NVIDIA Inspector). | {{ii}} Don't force VSync in D3DOverrider, only triple buffering. Enable VSync in game options (or force it in NVIDIA control panel or NVIDIA Inspector). | ||
{{ii}} If you're using SweetFX or another injector, this fix will not work. Use the workaround below. | {{ii}} If you're using SweetFX or another injector, this fix will not work. Use the workaround below. | ||
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# Download and install [http://www.radeonpro.info/download/ RadeonPro]. | # Download and install [http://www.radeonpro.info/download/ RadeonPro]. | ||
# Launch RadeonPro. | # Launch RadeonPro. | ||
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{{ii}} This method has only been tested on Windows 7 SP1 with an NVIDIA graphics card and on Windows 10 with an AMD graphics card. | {{ii}} This method has only been tested on Windows 7 SP1 with an NVIDIA graphics card and on Windows 10 with an AMD graphics card. | ||
# Press {{Key|Ctrl|Alt|Del}}. | # Press {{Key|Ctrl|Alt|Del}}. | ||
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{{Fixbox/fix|Disable Shadowplay|ref=<ref name="physx">[https://forums.geforce.com/default/topic/714270/pc-games/-finally-assassins-creed-4-physx-performance-fix-/ (Finally) Assassins Creed 4 Physx Performance Fix!! - GeForce Forums]</ref>}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Disable Shadowplay|ref=<ref name="physx">[https://forums.geforce.com/default/topic/714270/pc-games/-finally-assassins-creed-4-physx-performance-fix-/ (Finally) Assassins Creed 4 Physx Performance Fix!! - GeForce Forums]</ref>}} | ||
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# Press {{Key|Ctrl|Alt|Del}} to open Task Manager. | # Press {{Key|Ctrl|Alt|Del}} to open Task Manager. | ||
# Go to the Details tab. | # Go to the Details tab. |
Revision as of 23:00, 19 November 2017
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Developers | |
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Ubisoft Montreal | |
Publishers | |
Ubisoft | |
Engines | |
AnvilNext | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 19, 2013 |
Key points
- Disable Uplay Cloud saving in order to prevent possible progress loss. See save game cloud syncing.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
Amazon.com | ||||
GamersGate | ||||
Incorrect store name. See here for available options. | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Origin | ||||
Steam | ||||
Incorrect store name. See here for available options. | Incorrect store name. See here for available options. | |||
Incorrect store name. See here for available options. | Special Edition |
- All versions require Ubisoft Connect DRM.
Version differences
- Freedom Cry is available as both DLC and a standalone game.
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Season Pass | ||
Kraken Ship Pack | Season Pass exclusive. | |
Freedom Cry Pack | Also available as a standalone game. | |
The Castaway's Prize | Deluxe/Digital Deluxe exclusive. | |
DLC Aveline | Deluxe/Digital Deluxe Edition | |
Time saver: Resources Pack | ||
Time saver: Collectibles Pack | ||
Time saver: Activities Pack | ||
Death Vessel Pack | ||
Crusader & Florentine Pack | ||
Time saver: Technology Pack | ||
MP Character Pack: Blackbeard's Wrath | ||
Illustrious Pirates Pack | ||
Guild of Rogues |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
File removal[citation needed] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
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System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/242050/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/242050/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Origin | ||
Steam Cloud | ||
Ubisoft Connect | Uplay cloud synchronization was disabled sometime in 2013.[1] |
- There are reports of lost game progress.[2] Preemptively disable Uplay Cloud saving in order to prevent bad synchronization.
Video settings
Windowed
Run patcher[3] |
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Use WinExplorer[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Simplified Chinese | ||||
Czech | ||||
Danish | ||||
Dutch | ||||
Finnish | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Norwegian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Portuguese | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Swedish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | ||||
Online play | 8 |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | Use Helix Mod: Assassins Creed 4 Black Flag. |
Issues fixed
Crash when installed in a Storage Space
- The game will refuse to run when installed on a drive which is managed by a Storage Space on Windows 8 and later.
Instructions |
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Instructions |
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The image freezes but the game still runs in the background
- Sometimes the game might appear to be frozen, but you can still hear the sound and the HUD works.[4]
Enabling "Volumetric Fog" and / or disabling "FXAA" fixes the issue[citation needed] |
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FPS drops to 30 when Vsync is enabled
- This is caused by lack of triple buffering in the game.
Use D3DOverrider to force triple buffering[6] |
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Use RadeonPro to force triple buffering[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Use Ctrl-Alt-Del workaround to force triple buffering[citation needed] |
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Nvidia PhysX performance issues
Instructions |
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Change process affinity[7] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 11 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | Vista SP2 | 7 SP1, 8 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400 2.6 GHz AMD Athlon II X4 620 2.6 GHz |
Intel Core i5 2400S 2.5 GHz AMD Phenom II X4 940 @ 3.0 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 4 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 30 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 260 ATI Radeon HD 4870 512 MB of VRAM Shader model 4.0 support |
Nvidia GeForce GTX 470 AMD Radeon HD 5850 1 GB of VRAM Shader model 5.0 support |
- Supported video cards include: Nvidia GeForce GTX 260 or better, GT400, GT500, GT600, GT700 series or AMD Radeon HD4870 or better, HD5000, HD6000, HD7000 series.
- Laptop graphics cards may work but are not officially supported.
- Dual core processors will, despite the minimum requirements, most likely work.[8] (only LGA1150/LGA1155 dual core processors will, under most circumstances, deliver a playable frame rate - LGA775/LGA1156 and AM2/AM2+/AM3/FM1/FM2 dual core CPUs are unlikely to suffice due to significantly lower IPC)
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (242050) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Ubisoft Customer Service Screenshot
- ↑ I've lost nearly all of my progress - Steam Community Discussions
- ↑ [GUIDE] Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag - Dead End Thrills
- ↑ Steam Forums: AC4 freezes but the HUD still okay???
- ↑ Steam Forums Post
- ↑ Verified by User:Blackbird on 2017-01-26
- Tested on W10 (1607)
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
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- ↑ Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag - PC Performance Analysis
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