You can grab the Pirate Captain Outfit in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced as early as Sequence 4, and it doesn't cost a single real-world dollar. The dark leather coat with that crimson sash transforms Edward Kenway into a proper high-seas terror, and the whole process takes maybe 20 minutes if you know exactly where to dig.
Step 1: Grab the Treasure Map from Corozal
Head to the island of Corozal, located at coordinates (9, 240) in the Chinchorro region, directly south of Tulum. You'll pass through this area during the "Nothing is True..." main quest in Sequence 4, so you can detour before or after that mission. Once on Corozal, synchronize the viewpoint to reveal the island's map, then walk to the northeastern edge. There you'll find the "Ambergris Key" treasure map sitting in plain sight.
The map itself is a simple coordinate clue: it points to 30, 157. That's your destination — a small cave on Ambergris Key. This is the same kind of treasure-hunt loop that makes exploring the Caribbean feel rewarding, similar to the island-hopping joy in A Short Hike, but with more cannons and fewer chatty animals.
Step 2: Sail to Ambergris Key and Find the Cave Entrance
Ambergris Key (28, 159) sits just south of Corozal in the same region, so you can sail straight there on the Jackdaw without fast-traveling. The island has no dock — it's essentially a rock with a shipwreck sail poking out of the water. Dock your ship near the point of interest, dive into the water, and swim toward that sail.
You'll find an underwater passage filled with jellyfish. Touching them stings and damages your health, so you'll need to weave through carefully — a bit like the stealth-and-survival tension in Alien: Isolation, minus the xenomorph. Swim through the tunnel until you emerge inside a dry cave.
Step 3: Dig Up the Chest
Once inside, walk up the stone steps ahead of you, then turn left into a small cavern. Bats will fly out — don't worry, they're harmless. At the back of this chamber you'll see a dig spot. Interact with it, and you'll unearth a treasure chest containing 2,400 Reales and the Pirate Captain Outfit.
That's it. No combat, no complex puzzles — just a straightforward treasure hunt that rewards you with one of the best-looking outfits in the game. You can equip it immediately from the inventory tab. While you're in the cave, explore a bit more to find a Smuggler's Chest and some extra loot.
Why This Outfit Matters
The Pirate Captain Outfit is purely cosmetic — it doesn't improve your stats or unlock new abilities. But in a game where you spend dozens of hours sailing and boarding ships, looking the part matters. The dark leather coat and crimson sash give Edward a more menacing silhouette, and it's one of the few outfits that feels historically pirate-like rather than flamboyant. If you're hunting for cosmetic sets in Black Flag Resynced, this is the one to grab first.
That said, it's worth noting that the outfit is earned through exploration, not a store purchase. Ubisoft could have easily locked this behind a microtransaction, but they didn't. It's a small win for players who prefer earning their rewards.
What Comes Next
Once you've got the Pirate Captain Outfit, you can continue your pirate career with more style. The Black Flag Resynced remaster also includes other treasure maps and cosmetic items scattered across the map. If you enjoy this kind of scavenger hunt, keep an eye on the coordinates system — it's a satisfying loop that rewards curiosity over combat. And if you're after more outfits, the game's community has already mapped out most of them. Just don't expect every treasure to be this easy to reach.
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