Blackbeard is an ally of Edward Kenway in Assassin's Creed 4, and he'll soon be a playable character—at least in the game's multiplayer mode.
According to a new trophy set called Blackbeard's Wrath, posted last night on PS3Trophies (spoiler warning), Blackbeard is set to become one of at least three new classes added to the game's multiplayer mode, alongside The Orchid and The Jaguar.
Interestingly enough, a trophy called "Queen's Anne's Revenge" can be unlocked by performing both an acrobatic and gun kill in under ten seconds while playing as Blackbeard.
The pack has yet to be officially confirmed or priced by Ubisoft, but one can expect it to be a part of the game's DLC Season Pass, like other DLC of its ilk.