How to Make Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag Run Smoothly on PC

Black Flag can run poorly on many PCs. This guide shows simple tweaks and mods to improve performance, fix pop-in issues, and make the game smoother and more enjoyable.

Step 1: Fix Performance Issues

Black Flag may run poorly on many PCs. Follow these steps to improve performance:

Switch to Vulkan Renderer
Google for “Vulkan Black Flag” and apply the patch to improve graphics performance.

Unlock 240 FPS
Google for “240 FPS patch” to remove the frame rate limit and smooth gameplay.

Edit Assassins4.ini
Navigate to:
Documents\Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag\Assassins4.ini

Change the following values to match your monitor:
RefreshRate
DisplayableRefreshRate

After completing these steps, your game should run noticeably smoother.

Step 2: Fix LOD Pop-In Issues

Black Flag can have noticeable distant object pop-in. The modder kamzik123 has released 13 Max LOD mods, each improving a different area of the game.

How to apply:

Google “Max LOD kamzik123 Black Flag”
Download the mods for the areas you want
Follow the instructions to install them

After installing, distant objects should appear smoother, improving the game’s visuals and immersion.

Step 3: Enjoy the Game!

After completing the previous steps, your game should run smoothly with improved visuals.

Shoutouts and Thanks:
kamzik123 – 240 FPS patch and the Max LOD mods
Krimzo – Vulkan fix guide
doitsujin – DVXK mod