It is 1715. Pirates rule the Caribbean and have established a lawless pirate republic. Among these outlaws is a fearsome young captain named Edward Kenway. His exploits earn the respect of pirate legends like Blackbeard, but draw him into an ancient war that may destroy everything the pirates have built. Embark on swashbuckling adventure and daring missions with the help of the 288 pages of hints and tricks in this Collector's Edition Game Guide.Prima Games' official Collector's Edition strategy guide to Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag provides the strategies that help ensure success on all your exploits as pirate captain Edward Kenway. The guide helps you complete 100% of the game with strategies for each main and side mission, optional challenges, land, sea and underwater exploration and more. Leave no secret uncovered with tips to finding all unlockables, bonuses, lost treasure, collectible items Achievements, Trophies, hidden destinations and underwater shipwrecks to make sure you don't miss a thing. The revolutionary, at-a-glance walkthrough includes content for every step of Edward Kenway's adventure, backed up by detailed, annotated screenshots and maps that help you along your journey. The guide is packed with statistics, diagrams and expert analysis, which help you gain a comprehensive understanding of all game systems and features, including naval combat and navigation aboard the Jackdaw, as well as ship upgrades and hunting. With a series retrospective and breakdown of all major plot events and mysteries, you can immerse yourself in the game and familiarize yourself with the story. The multiplayer section makes it easy for you to dominate when you play with your friends with a wealth of insights, advanced tips and high-resolution maps. Put your fan pride on display with the free map poster, as well as the Collector's Edition hardcover that features exclusive, unique cover art. Your journey as a swashbuckling, rebel assassin has begun — use each page as your guide to take you through to the end.