Uncover a Decade of Thrills: Assassin's Creed 4 Receives Exciting New Update!

Highlights

Update 1.08 fixes an issue where the PC version of the game would launch in windowed mode.

Speculation is circulating about a potential remake of Assassin's Creed 4, although no official statement has been released. Originally launched in 2013, Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag recently received an update in July 2023. Widely regarded as one of the standout titles in the franchise, it successfully combined the beloved stealth-action elements with an enhanced focus on naval exploration and combat, which were initially introduced in Assassin's Creed 3.

Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag allows players to fulfill their pirate fantasies as Edward Kenway, a character who may not be as beloved as Ezio Auditore but is still widely regarded as one of the franchise's most memorable protagonists. The great news is, Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag is readily available on modern platforms, so those who long for the nostalgic Caribbean adventure can easily play it without the need to retrieve old consoles from storage.

For PC gamers who own Assassin's Creed 4, whether through Steam or Ubisoft Connect, there is a surprise update waiting for them. Ubisoft has announced that update 1.08 for Assassin's Creed 4 is now available to be downloaded on PC. This update, which is a mere 12 MB on Steam and 13 MB on Ubisoft Connect, resolves an issue that PC gamers have been experiencing with the game launching in windowed mode. While it may not be a groundbreaking update, it is reassuring to see that Ubisoft has taken the initiative to address the problem rather than ignore it, as some other companies might do for a 10-year-old game.

Ubisoft has made a commendable effort to bring most of the main series Assassin's Creed games to modern platforms. The PS4 and Xbox One versions of Assassin's Creed 4 have allowed it to be played on the newer PS5 and Xbox Series X consoles, thanks to backward compatibility. Some of the older Assassin's Creed games have even received remasters. However, it is worth noting that the original Assassin's Creed remains limited to the PC, PS3, and Xbox 360.

Despite this limitation, there are still numerous classic Assassin's Creed games that can be easily enjoyed on modern platforms, with more on the way. Ubisoft has ambitious plans for the franchise, including the release of Assassin's Creed Mirage later this year, the development of an Assassin's Creed VR game, and the creation of an open world Assassin's Creed game set in feudal Japan. There are also rumors suggesting a possible full-fledged remake of Assassin's Creed 4, though no official announcement has been made regarding this.

Assassin's Creed 4 Update 1.08 Patch Notes

Resolves issue where game would launch in windowed mode

Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag is available now for PC, PS3, PS4, Switch, Wii U, Xbox 360, and Xbox One.