How Many Sequences Are in Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag?

Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag remains one of the most beloved entries in the franchise, largely thanks to its breathtaking Caribbean setting, engaging ship combat, and the captivating story of pirate-turned-assassin Edward Kenway. If you are currently sailing the high seas and wondering just how much of the main campaign you have left, you might be asking: how many sequences are in the game?

Here is the exact breakdown of the game’s structure and what you can expect as you progress.

The Total Sequence Count

The main story of Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag consists of 12 core memory sequences.

However, the complete narrative structure also weaves in modern-day segments and a finale. The entire game is structured as follows:

• 12 Main Memory Sequences: These represent Edward Kenway’s memories in the Caribbean.
• 5 Abstergo Interludes: These are the modern-day, first-person segments where you play as an Abstergo Entertainment employee. They are interspersed between specific sequences (e.g., after Sequence 1, Sequence 3, Sequence 6, Sequence 10, and Sequence 12).
• 1 Epilogue: Serving as a final wrap-up to the story, sometimes referred to by players as a “13th sequence,” though it is essentially just an interactive cutscene ending.

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Pacing Your Journey

If you are currently in the middle of the game (such as Sequence 5 or 6) and feel like you have a massive mountain left to climb, keep in mind that the sequences are not entirely equal in length.

While the early-to-mid game sequences are packed with multiple chapters, side introductions, and tutorials for piracy, the later sequences (from Sequence 9 onwards) are notably shorter. The final few sequences contain fewer missions, accelerating the pace of the plot as Edward’s journey reaches its dramatic climax.

Whether you are prioritizing the main story or taking your time hunting Templars, upgrading the Jackdaw, and harpooning white whales, knowing there are exactly 12 main sequences should help you chart your course through the rest of the game!