Why Ubisoft chose pirates as the theme for 'Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag'?

The time period and setting is such a crucial aspect of any Assassin's Creed game, and with Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag, this setting is no different.

But why go with the pirate theme now? Why did Ubisoft decide to take the franchise in this direction when they just introduced the American Revolution a year ago? The answer is relatively simple.

In an exclusive interview with Examiner, Jean Guesdon, who is the creative director of Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag, revealed why the pirate setting is justified for Assassin's Creed 4.

[ShugaCane]

Because they had to find a cool setting after the goddamn boring American Revolution.

(Please be warned, this message is an opinion hidden as a fact.)

[phantomexe]

I enjoyed it a great deal as many others did. I think sales of AC3 are all the facts people need. Could of been better tho but not for the reasons most think.

[pyramidshead]

Still hoping for a Japanese/Chinese based one. Everything about Asia just screams assassins for god sake haha.

[dcj0524]

Oh god yes.

[titletownrelo]

A samurai or ninja storyline set in Asia would be nice

[nick309]

Because their games getting pirated?

[shutUpAndTakeMyMoney]

To tell the story of the ancestors of the pc gamers? /s

[sorane]

I'm sure the million or so people that pirated Gears of War 3 and cost Epic $60 million+ are all laughing with you :)

[shutUpAndTakeMyMoney]

lol least it sold more than it was pirated lol

Thats how it mostly works on console. PC ummm sometimes. Best and most loyal pc devs cd projekt red will agree? lol

Actually simcity sold way more than pirated and u hate drm huh lol

pc gamer = drm supporter for a good sale.

[sorane]

You really want to get into a console vs pc discussion? I could just point out all the weak looking "next gen" games that look miles ahead on PC. Lets see AC4,Watchdogs,Titanfall,BF4,Co D, and everything else coming out. I guess they all look better on PC than your weak consoles since they'll be pirated more than bought. Crawl back into your hole troll and get a few more bubbles before you step up. Wow just looked and you have 3200 comments yet you only have 2 bubbles sounds like NOONE takes you seriously at all.

[toxic-inferno]

Still waiting on the Victorian London Assassins Creed... until then, I doubt I'll be getting excited about any of the games.

[KingOfArcadia]

Presumably not because they have excellent taste in music.

[Master-H]

Because the naval battles were the freshest and coolest part of AC3, the rest was boring. and because there isnt many pirate games so why not

[ginsunuva]

Because they learned to reduce, reuse, and recycle.

[MidnytRain]

Lol, that's good, I'll have to remember that.