The year is 1715 and it's the golden age of piracy!!

It seems however that the age of piracy involves the iOS and Google Play tablets will be the only ones getting access to these apps. I might be a Microsoft fanboy but COME ON, what about Windows 8 or Windows Phone. COME ON PEOPLE!!! COME ON!!!

Anyway, The companion app is here, the Golden age of piracy has never been so easy to link in to with waypoints at your finger tips and a whole fleet at your disposal!

Download the app today and check out how it works below! It looks awesome but despite having an iPad I would still prefer the app on Windows 8... :) Oh well, it arrives just in time for the Xbox One and we will be bringing you a review of Assassin's Creed's first awesome outing on next generation consoles!

The Companion App is an indispensable tool for all would-be pirate captains. It acts like your very own quartermaster, so that you will never need to break the flow of gameplay by pausing the game to navigate through certain menus. You are now free to fully concentrate on the job at hand - to gain wealth and infamy on the high seas and in exotic cities.

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.