Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag for PS4 is now available at Mascom International for KSh 3,300, supplied as a brand-new sealed disc for the Sony PlayStation 4. You will find it at our store inside Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. This 2013 Ubisoft action-adventure title runs natively on every PS4 model, including the PS4 Slim and PS4 Pro. Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag carries an ESRB Mature (M) rating and combines single-player open-world play with online multiplayer. The disc loads faster on PS4 hardware than the older PlayStation 3 version, cutting wait time between missions.
Built for Kenyan gamers who own a PS4 and want a long single-player title without paying full-price for new releases, Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag gives dozens of hours of play for KSh 3,300. University students at JKUAT, Strathmore, and the University of Nairobi looking for affordable weekend entertainment get a complete pirate saga rather than a short campaign. The game suits both newcomers to the series and returning players, since the story stands on its own. For households watching their budgets, one disc keeps several family members occupied across the December holidays without recurring data costs or subscriptions, which makes Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag an easy pick.
Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya that stock only the newest console titles at KSh 6,000 and above, Mascom International keeps proven catalogue games like Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag in stock at honest prices. Players across Nairobi consistently report that the naval combat and open Caribbean map hold up well more than a decade after release. Buyers throughout Kenya order this disc from us daily, then settle the bill on delivery. Visit Mascom International at our Kimathi Street store to collect your copy, or request pay-on-arrival shipping to any of the 47 counties through our website.
Common Questions About the Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag
What is Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag about?
Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag puts you in the role of Edward Kenway, a young pirate captain in the 1715 Caribbean. You sail the Jackdaw, a brig captured early in the story, across an open sea linking Havana, Nassau, and Kingston. The plot mixes the Golden Age of Piracy with the long Assassins versus Templars conflict that runs through the series. You hunt treasure, raid forts, and board enemy ships. The single-player campaign alone runs roughly 20 to 25 hours, with side content pushing total play time well past 50 hours.
Does Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag work on every PS4 sold in Kenya?
Yes. This disc runs on every PlayStation 4 model, including the original PS4, the PS4 Slim, and the PS4 Pro. Any PS4 bought in Kenya, whether new from Mascom International or imported used, reads the disc without region locks, since PS4 games are region-free. You insert the disc, install the game to the console storage, and play. On a PS4 Pro the game holds a steady frame rate and loads quicker. No PlayStation Plus subscription is needed for the single-player campaign.
How many hours of gameplay does Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag offer?
The main story runs about 20 to 25 hours for most players. Completing side activities, treasure maps, fort captures, naval contracts, and full map exploration extends the total to between 50 and 60 hours. The game spreads across 50 distinct locations, numerous small islands, sunken wrecks, and three large cities. For KSh 3,300, that puts the cost per hour of entertainment far below the price of a single cinema ticket in Nairobi, which is why budget-minded buyers across Kenya keep ordering it.
Is the KSh 3,300 price worth it in Kenya's market?
For a complete open-world title with naval combat and a 50-hour content pool, KSh 3,300 is strong value. New PS4 and PS5 releases in Kenya typically sell between KSh 5,500 and KSh 8,000. Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag delivers a full campaign plus multiplayer at roughly half that figure. At Mascom International, we're seeing steady demand for proven catalogue titles like this one, because players want long games at fair prices rather than short campaigns at full cost.
What makes the naval gameplay different from other Assassin's Creed games?
Naval play sits at the centre of Black Flag, unlike earlier entries where sailing was minor. You captain the Jackdaw across an open sea, attack passing ships with cannons, then board them to plunder cargo and recruit crew. A spyglass lets you scout distant vessels and ports before you commit. Plundered goods fund ship upgrades that raise hull strength, cannon damage, and boarding capacity. The result is two connected layers of play, one on land and one at sea, that few other games in the series match.
Does Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag have multiplayer?
Yes, the game includes online multiplayer alongside the single-player campaign. The multiplayer modes are land-based and include Deathmatch, Wanted, and Assassinate. In these modes you blend into a crowd of identical characters while hunting a target player and avoiding your own pursuer. Stealth, patience, and timing decide each round rather than raw speed. Multiplayer needs an internet connection and an active PlayStation Plus subscription. The single-player pirate story, which is the main reason most Kenyan buyers pick up this disc, needs neither.
Is Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag suitable for children?
No. Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag carries an ESRB Mature (M) rating, meaning it targets players aged 17 and above. The game contains graphic violence, strong language, alcohol use, and some sexual content tied to its pirate-era setting. Parents buying for younger family members should treat this as an adult title and supervise accordingly. For teenage and adult gamers, the historical setting and pirate theme are part of the appeal. Mascom International lists the rating openly so Kenyan buyers can decide before purchase.
Do I need an internet connection to play Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag?
No internet connection is required for the single-player campaign, which is the bulk of the game. Once installed from the disc, the full pirate story plays fully offline, useful in Kenyan areas with limited or costly data. An internet connection is only needed for the optional online multiplayer modes and for any title updates. This makes the disc a sensible pick for upcountry buyers in Nakuru, Eldoret, or Kisii where stable broadband is not always available at home.
Technical Specifications
Game Overview and Setting
- Action-adventure stealth title set in the 1715 Caribbean during the historical Golden Age of Piracy
- Players control Edward Kenway, a pirate captain drawn into the Assassins versus Templars conflict
- Third-person viewpoint covers both on-foot movement and ship-based sea travel across the map
- Story features real historical pirates including Blackbeard, Calico Jack, and Benjamin Hornigold
- Carries an ESRB Mature (M) rating for violence, language, and adult themes throughout the game
- Released by Ubisoft on 19 November 2013, making it a proven catalogue title rather than a recent launch
Open World and Locations
- Map spans 50 distinct locations across the West Indies, fully open from early in the story
- Three large cities, Havana, Nassau, and Kingston, anchor the map with markets, missions, and crowds
- Numerous small islands, hidden coves, and sunken shipwrecks hold treasure for players who explore widely
- Underwater sections let you dive to recover loot from wrecked vessels scattered across the seabed
- •Spyglass tool spots distant ships, ports, and animals so you plan routes before sailing toward them
- Side content includes treasure maps, fort captures, hunting, and naval contracts beyond the main story
Naval Combat and Ship Systems
- You captain the Jackdaw, a brig captured from a Spanish fleet during an early story mission
- Ship cannons let you attack passing enemy vessels across the open sea at varying ranges
- Boarding lets you raid weakened ships to seize cargo, recruit crew, and repair the Jackdaw
- Plundered resources fund upgrades that raise hull strength, cannon power, and boarding crew size
- Harpooning lets players hunt large sea animals such as whales and sharks for crafting materials
- Sea and land play connect directly, so sailing leads straight into shore missions without long breaks
Land Combat and Stealth
- Melee combat uses dual swords, hidden blades, pistols, and a rope dart for close fights
- Stealth lets players use cover, crowds, and rooftops to avoid or surprise enemy guards
- Free-running climbing across buildings and trees keeps the series traversal that fans expect
- Land hunting of animals supplies hides and materials used to craft pouches and gear upgrades
- Mission design favours open objectives, letting players choose how to approach each target
- Restart-from-checkpoint structure keeps failed attempts short so play stays steady on a PS4
Multiplayer and Online Modes
- Online multiplayer runs separate from the campaign and uses land-based maps and settings only
- Deathmatch mode places players in a crowd to hunt a target while staying hidden themselves
- Wanted and Assassinate modes reward stealthy elimination over open running and direct rushing
- Matches favour patience and timing, since moving too fast exposes your position to other players
- Multiplayer requires an internet connection and an active PlayStation Plus subscription to play online
- Single-player content needs neither subscription nor connection, keeping the disc useful fully offline
Platform Performance and Media Format
- Supplied as a physical Blu-ray game disc in a standard PS4 case for the PlayStation 4
- Runs on every PS4 model, including the standard PS4, PS4 Slim, and PS4 Pro consoles
- PS4 version loads faster between areas than the older PlayStation 3 release of the same game
- Game installs to console storage from the disc, with the disc needed in the tray to play
- PS4 discs are region-free, so a copy bought in Kenya works on any PS4 regardless of origin
- PS4 Pro holds a steady frame rate and renders the Caribbean map at a sharper output resolution
Package Contents
- Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag PlayStation 4 game disc (Blu-ray)
- Standard PS4 disc case with printed cover art
- Instruction insert and standard Ubisoft documentation where included by the publisher
Note:The disc ships new and sealed in its retail case. Mascom International confirms each copy is the genuine PlayStation 4 edition before dispatch. Any in-game downloadable content, season pass, or expansion is sold separately and is not part of this standard disc package.
Warranty
The Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag PS4 disc carries a 6-month Mascom International warranty covering manufacturing defects in the disc media. Should a sealed disc fail to read on a working PS4 due to a manufacturing fault, our Nairobi CBD service desk handles the replacement directly. The warranty does not cover physical scratches or damage caused after purchase.
Buying Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag from Mascom International
Mascom International stocks the Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag PS4 disc as a single standard retail edition at our Nairobi CBD location: Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street. Walk in Monday through Saturday between 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM to pick up your copy or check current stock.
Three ways to order:
- Call +254 708 852 521
- Email info@mascomintl.com
- Order through www.mascomintl.com
Pay-on-arrival delivery reaches every Kenyan county. Nairobi and its environs receive the disc the same day, while Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, and other major towns get it within 1 business day. Counties including Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days. You inspect the disc and pay only when it reaches you.
The Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag PS4 disc carries a 6-month Mascom International warranty on disc-media defects, handled at our Nairobi CBD service desk. Buyers across Kenya rely on Mascom International for honest pricing, genuine stock, and direct after-sales support on every PS4 game we sell.
