Can you play Assassin's Creed Black Flag multiplayer in 2024?

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Can you play Black Flag's multiplayer in 2024? (Image via Ubisoft)

Assassin's Creed Black Flag's multiplayer is still playable in 2024, and you can even find players in matchmaking. Black Flag took the world by storm with its release in 2013, letting players channel their inner pirate and Edward Kenway to conquer the high seas. A key part of this experience was the multiplayer system, which paved the way for many modern-day pirate titles.

In this article, we will discuss the Assassin's Creed Black Flag's multiplayer feature, and whether you should be playing it in 2024.


Assassin's Creed Black Flag multiplayer in 2024

Character selection in the multiplayer menu of Black Flag (Image via Ubisoft || Jason's Gameplay Videos on YouTube)
Character selection in the multiplayer menu of Black Flag (Image via Ubisoft || Jason's Gameplay Videos on YouTube)

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With more than a decade to its timeline, Assassin's Creed Black Flag multiplayer servers are still active in 2024, with many players still playing the mode. This was once a bustling hub for Assassins and Templars to clash in hidden blade duels and shipwrecking showdowns. Black Flag laid the foundation for many pirate gaming titles, although not all of them were successful.

Ubisoft has not currently shut down the Assassin's Creed Black Flag multiplayer modes in 2024, allowing dedicated players to continue their pirate antics in the game where it all began. The number of players has declined over the years, and finding matches can take a long time owing to the lesser number of players.

Also read: All Assassin's Creed games in chronological order with AC Shadows


Different modes in Black Flag multiplayer

Wolfpack multiplayer mode (Image via Ubisoft || MrEdxwx on YouTube)
Wolfpack multiplayer mode (Image via Ubisoft || MrEdxwx on YouTube)

Assassin's Creed Black Flag's multiplayer offered a variety of modes that players could dive into. Some of the most popular modes are:

  • Deathmatch: A bloodbath in a last-man-standing game mode.
  • Domination: Capture and hold strategic points to dominate sections of the map.
  • Team Objective: Coordinate and work with your teammates to perform objectives based on your faction.
  • Wolfpack: A unique mode where players hunt down one marked player on the map.

While not all of these modes have dedicated players or consistent activity, the deathmatch is the most popular one and still sees regular players.

Read more: 5 Assassin's Creed games with the best combat gameplay


Is Assassin's Creed Black Flag multiplayer worth playing in 2024?

Assassinations in the multiplayer mode (Image via Ubisoft || Fouadix on YouTube)
Assassinations in the multiplayer mode (Image via Ubisoft || Fouadix on YouTube)

Whether you want to play the multiplayer mode for Black Flag in 2024 depends on what you are looking for in the game. A bustling online presence with tons of players is out of the scenario, and, let's be honest, we aren't getting there anymore.

If you want to explore the roots of online multiplayer pirate titles in an Assassin environment, then it's definitely worth your time in 2024. With stealth assassinations and naval combat with strategic maneuvers, the game still has much to offer to anyone looking for it.

Most of the current player base comprise fans who want to Platinum the game and grind for all the trophies. These players form an incredibly well-knit community, and it may be well worth your time to pay their ranks a visit.

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