The developers hinted with all their might, hinted very subtly that this part was exclusively for fans who played previous games in the series. As in due time it was with the Brotherhood and Revelations. Some might call it extended DLS. This game should not be considered as a full-fledged separate project without reference to the Black Flag. Neither the new gameplay nor any other innovations surprised, of course. But there was no such task! The main goal is fulfilled, Rogue gives food for thought, with regards to several pressing questions left unanswered after passing the previous two parts.