Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag tells the story of Edward Kenway, 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.

The following video, narrated by associate producer Sylvain Trottier, highlights the next gen technology that bring to life the most immersive Assassin’s Creed to date.

Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag Open World Next Gen Video:

Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag will be released on the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system, PlayStation 4 from Sony Computer Entertainment Inc., Xbox One, Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Nintendo’s Wii U system and Windows PC. The game will be available on the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, and Nintendo’s Wii U system on October 29, 2013.