Which Caribbean setting is central to Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag?

The West Indies is the central Caribbean setting of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag.

The game follows Edward Kenway, a Welsh privateer and pirate who becomes involved with the Assassin-Templar conflict during the Golden Age of Piracy. Its open world includes islands and coastal locations across the West Indies, including Havana, Nassau, and Kingston.

The Caribbean setting makes naval travel a major part of the experience. Edward commands the Jackdaw, upgrades the ship, attacks rival vessels, and explores ports and islands. This emphasis on sailing grew out of the naval missions featured in Assassin's Creed III.

The West Indies is a broad historical region rather than one single island. The game draws on real Caribbean locations but combines them with fictional characters, treasure hunts, and secret-society elements. It is therefore different from Mediterranean-focused entries such as Assassin's Creed Revelations and from the North Atlantic setting used in Assassin's Creed Rogue.