If you never got around to playing Assassin`s Creed IV: Black Flag, then you missed out on what I`d argue is the best Assassin`s Creed game in the series. But today`s a good day to try it out: It`s now available for free on PC.Ubisoft is holding a promotion this month to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the launch of the first Assassin`s Creed: it`s giving away PC downloads of Black Flag. From now until December 18, you can get the game through Ubisoft`s Uplay service. And once you claim the game, it`s yours to keep.Although this year`s item in the series--Assassin`s Creed Origins--is, by all accounts, a good game, Black Flag is still considered by many fans (and myself) a high-water mark of the franchise. Black Flag added a deep naval combat system, giving you a pirate ship and the ability to plunder privateers and other navies. It`s well worth checking out, especially since it doesn`t cost anything.Ubisoft also put out a standalone story expansion to Black Flag, called Freedom Cry. It`s a great add-on that explores more about the life of Black Flag`s side character, Adewale. If you`re a PlayStation Plus subscriber, you may have downloaded Freedom Cry for free on PS4 a few months ago--otherwise, you can buy it for $15 on PC through Steam or Uplay.
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