RunsOnLinux

Does Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag run on Linux?

Verdict: Yes

Yes. Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag is a Windows game that runs on Linux through Proton, the tool built into Steam, and players on ProtonDB rate it Gold, the second-highest rating. Its anti-cheat (PunkBuster) works on Linux.

Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag by Ubisoft Montreal · Action, Adventure

Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag is an action and adventure game from Ubisoft Montreal, published by Ubisoft.

It has a single-player side and an online one.

The evidence

Its own Linux version
No, it runs through Proton
Player rating on ProtonDB
Gold, from 193 reports
Steam Deck (which runs Linux)
Playable, with small niggles
Anti-cheat
PunkBuster: Works on Linux, unofficially

How to play it

  1. Install Steam from your Linux app store and sign in. Your library is already there.
  2. In Steam's settings, under Compatibility, switch on "Enable Steam Play for all other titles". That turns on Proton for every Windows game. You only do this once.
  3. Install Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag and press Play.

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