Has anyone tried it out?
I really need some detail on this where does the storyline shift?

The open combat really took the 'Assassin' theme out didn't it?

It is a good game and it has PIRATES!!! The main charachter will be Eduard Keneway, Conor's uncle (Conor from AC3) who is an Assassin and also a pirate. You have a lot of things to do in Carabiens seas, also the story line is fucking awesome.

You should try it before AC Unity comes out. xD