Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag has just sailed onto store shelves, and dedicated fans have already been killing the hapless citizens of the Caribbean for a few days now. As you continue to help Captain Edward Kenway rack up the virtual body count, you may find your fandom for the series has been fanned into flame more than ever before – it is a fantastic game, after all – and Ubisoft's crafted a great variety of official products to wear, display or read with pride in those few moments when you're able to pull yourself away from the controller.
We've compiled a list of 19 different items for your consideration. Take a look at each one, and see if any catch your eye enough for you to spend your hard-won doubloons.
Note: The prices and deals compiled below are accurate at the time we published this story, but all are subject to change.
Hoodies
The most iconic piece of Assassin's Creed merchandise, for several years running, has been Ubisoft's "beaked" hoodie – its pointy protrusion mirrors the look of each hero's signature hood in each installment of the game. That item is still available now, and Ubi's expanded their hoodie line to include several other options as well – included a stylish navy blue long sleeve hooded T adorned with graphics of the hidden blades appropriately positioned over your lower arms. (It's also the most affordable of the set.)
T-Shirts
If the hoodies are a bit too pricey (or you're lucky enough to live in a Caribbean-like, warm-year-round environment), then Ubisoft's selection of T-shirts could be an alternative for you. Many of the same designs seen on the hoodies are replicated here in short sleeve form, along with an exclusive only-on-a-T design – a real-world re-creation of the Abstergo Entertainment Baseball T-shirt seen in the game itself.
Accessories
Whether opting for either a hoodie or a T-shirt, you could take the next step in building an Assassin's Creed outfit by pairing your selected torso covering with an extra, accessorizing element. Ubi's got you covered with belt and wristband options, along with the most affordable item on our list today – the five-dollar Black Flag pin.
Books
Add extra depth to your understanding of Black Flag's setting by picking up a copy of "Historia – Pirates, Scourge of the Caribbean," which offers over 100 pages of insight into the real-world history and actual historical figures that inspired the game. The official Assassin's Creed encyclopedia has been made available before, but its just-released Version 3.0 edition updates its contents to include information on Black Flag. And then, if you'd like to write your own story, Ubisoft's got a Black Flag-themed blank journal on sale too. Why would you want that? Well, there's a YouTube fan film for it.
The Black Flag Itself
Finally, when it comes right down to it, there may be no better way to celebrate the experience of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag than by owning, literally, the Black Flag itself. This could look great on the wall of your game room, and join your other "collectibles that are the name of the game they came from" like that ceramic Ocarina of Time you bought from Songbird Ocarinas years ago.
Ubisoft has even more options available than those above over at the Ubi Workshop store, so jump over to do more browsing there if none of the items above meet your needs.
Lucas M. Thomas has been writing for IGN since Nintendo's active console was still the GameCube. You can follow him on Twitter, @lucasmthomas.
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We've compiled a list of 19 different items for your consideration. Take a look at each one, and see if any catch your eye enough for you to spend your hard-won doubloons.
Note: The prices and deals compiled below are accurate at the time we published this story, but all are subject to change.
Hoodies
The most iconic piece of Assassin's Creed merchandise, for several years running, has been Ubisoft's "beaked" hoodie – its pointy protrusion mirrors the look of each hero's signature hood in each installment of the game. That item is still available now, and Ubi's expanded their hoodie line to include several other options as well – included a stylish navy blue long sleeve hooded T adorned with graphics of the hidden blades appropriately positioned over your lower arms. (It's also the most affordable of the set.)
T-Shirts
If the hoodies are a bit too pricey (or you're lucky enough to live in a Caribbean-like, warm-year-round environment), then Ubisoft's selection of T-shirts could be an alternative for you. Many of the same designs seen on the hoodies are replicated here in short sleeve form, along with an exclusive only-on-a-T design – a real-world re-creation of the Abstergo Entertainment Baseball T-shirt seen in the game itself.
Accessories
Whether opting for either a hoodie or a T-shirt, you could take the next step in building an Assassin's Creed outfit by pairing your selected torso covering with an extra, accessorizing element. Ubi's got you covered with belt and wristband options, along with the most affordable item on our list today – the five-dollar Black Flag pin.
Books
Add extra depth to your understanding of Black Flag's setting by picking up a copy of "Historia – Pirates, Scourge of the Caribbean," which offers over 100 pages of insight into the real-world history and actual historical figures that inspired the game. The official Assassin's Creed encyclopedia has been made available before, but its just-released Version 3.0 edition updates its contents to include information on Black Flag. And then, if you'd like to write your own story, Ubisoft's got a Black Flag-themed blank journal on sale too. Why would you want that? Well, there's a YouTube fan film for it.
The Black Flag Itself
Finally, when it comes right down to it, there may be no better way to celebrate the experience of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag than by owning, literally, the Black Flag itself. This could look great on the wall of your game room, and join your other "collectibles that are the name of the game they came from" like that ceramic Ocarina of Time you bought from Songbird Ocarinas years ago.
Ubisoft has even more options available than those above over at the Ubi Workshop store, so jump over to do more browsing there if none of the items above meet your needs.
Lucas M. Thomas has been writing for IGN since Nintendo's active console was still the GameCube. You can follow him on Twitter, @lucasmthomas.
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