Ubisoft has just released its  free Assassin’s Creed IV Companion App which can be downloaded from the App Store for the iPad, and all tablets connecting to Google Play. The app provides a number of features and runs seamlessly as you play the game. Take a look at the trailer for more details.

The free App includes:

Interactive World Map – More exhaustive than your in-game map; see your mission objectives in real-time, set waypoints, zoom in and out, and search for locations with the tip of your finger. It’s also a great way to involve someone else in your single player experience as a friend can be take on the role of your quartermaster.

Kenway’s Fleet – You can now interact with the main game 24/7, wherever you may be. Use the ships that you have captured to send on missions, secure routes and collect cargo and currency. The Atlantic Ocean is thriving with opportunities and you’ll need many ships to take full advantage. You can even help secure your Uplay friends’ routes and get rewarded.

Progress Tracker – All your game data is stored here, including main mission progress, crafting completion, and your current game status.

Treasure Maps – Find treasure maps in-game and see them on your second screen while you cross-reference the real-world location on your TV.

Initiates Wall – Display received messages, notifications from your friends and find community challenges.

Animus Database – Easily view, at your leisure, all the Animus Database entries unlocked in the main game.

The Companion App can be downloaded at the following locations:

https://itunes.apple.com/app/id692766233

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ubisoft.assassin.blackflag