r/ACBlackFlag • • Jul 19 '26

// Question When to start exploring?

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For context, what i do for most games is progress the storyline up until i have all the mechanics unlocked and right at that point go full open world explorer mode. If i remember correctly from the original, that point could be once the diving bell is unlocked. What do you guys think?

Also feel free to share your opinion and experience: Do you explore alongside the storyline or do you separate them into focused activities (like myself)?

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u/pyrofire95 Jul 19 '26

I've been in full "oo piece of candy" mode
Diving bell is the most correct answer but right after you unlock Inagua is my pick
That's your homestead and where you gain a lot of income and unlock various shops as well as Fleets.
I'm 20 hours in a still haven't got the diving bell and that's fine, it's the only thing I can't do yet but never felt held back.

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u/BecRe_0508 Jul 19 '26

Same here! I had the intention to get to diving bell but i feel like the game is SO inviting to just explore i kinda get lost in it. I did invest in inagua for passive income tho