Can I Run Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™?
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System Requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended | Your PC |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | Nvidia Geforce GTX 260 or AMD Radeon HD 4870 (512MB VRAM with shader Model 4.0 or higher) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 470 or AMD Radeon HD 5850 (1024MB VRAM with Shader Model 5.0) or better | Detecting... |
| CPU | Intel Core2Quad Q8400 @ 2.6 GHz or AMD Athlon II X4 620 @ 2.6 GHz | Intel Core i5 2400S @ 2.5 GHz or better or AMD Phenom II x4 940 @ 3.0 GHz | Detecting... |
| RAM | 2 GB | 4 GB | Detecting... |
| Storage | 30 GB | 30 GB | — |
| DirectX | — | — | — |
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The year is 1715. Pirates rule the Caribbean and have established their own lawless Republic where corruption, greediness and cruelty are commonplace.Among these outlaws is a brash young captain named Edward Kenway.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I run Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™ on my PC?
To run Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™ you need at least a GeForce GTX 260 or a Radeon HD 4870, plus 2 GB of RAM. For the best experience, the recommended specs are a GeForce GTX 470 or a Radeon HD 5850, plus 4 GB of RAM. Use CanIRun.gg to check your PC instantly for free.
What are the minimum requirements for Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™?
Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™ minimum requirements: GPU: Nvidia Geforce GTX 260 or AMD Radeon HD 4870 (512MB VRAM with shader Model 4.0 or higher), CPU: Intel Core2Quad Q8400 @ 2.6 GHz or AMD Athlon II X4 620 @ 2.6 GHz, RAM: 2 GB, Storage: 30 GB.
What are the recommended specs for Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™?
Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™ recommended specs: GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 470 or AMD Radeon HD 5850 (1024MB VRAM with Shader Model 5.0) or better, CPU: Intel Core i5 2400S @ 2.5 GHz or better or AMD Phenom II x4 940 @ 3.0 GHz, RAM: 4 GB, Storage: 30 GB.
How many GB is Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™?
Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™ requires at least 30 GB of free storage for installation. Make sure you have some extra headroom for patches and save files.
Can a GTX 1650 run Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™?
Yes — a GTX 1650 comfortably meets the minimum and even approaches the recommended GPU tier for Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™. Expect solid 1080p performance at medium settings.
Is Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™ CPU or GPU intensive?
Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™ is relatively CPU intensive compared to its GPU needs. Single-thread CPU performance and clock speed matter more than raw GPU power — make sure your processor meets the recommended spec.
Can Steam Deck run Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™?
Yes, Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™ is marked as Playable on Steam Deck. It runs on the device but may require some manual adjustments, such as configuring the on-screen keyboard or tweaking graphics settings.
How many players can run Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™?
According to the Steam Hardware Survey for September 2026, 99% of Steam players have a graphics card that meets the minimum GPU for Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™ and 99% meet the recommended one. We match every card in the survey against our GPU benchmark scores; the ones we identify add up to 82.6% of the survey, and the math runs on that part. It only measures the graphics card, not the CPU or RAM.
