Get ready for a history lesson, as Ubisoft's newest Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag trailer introduces you to the Golden Age of Piracy.

In the video (which you can view below), check out the true history behind what led to an era of pirates that would be forever immortalized in pop culture, along with such infamous captains like Benjamin Horrigold, Calico Jack, Charles Vane, and Blackbeard, who will be introduced into the world of Assassin's Creed.

But will they be friends or foes?

Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag is set to release to the PS3, Xbox 360, PC, Wii U, PS4, and the next-gen Xbox in October later this year.

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