As Assassin’s Creed Shadows approaches its March 20 release date, players need to make sure their platforms are ready to run the game properly.

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The first thing is knowing when AC Shadows releases in your region and platform, which is a challenge in itself since launch times vary so drastically.

Then the other important thing to keep in mind is performance differences between consoles. For example, Assassin’s Creed Shadows will run at better visual quality and frame rates on the PS5 Pro and Xbox Series X compared to the standard PS5 and Xbox Series S.

Fortunately, Ubisoft has released the exact performance details for each console, so you can check the tables below to see what to expect when you start playing.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows expected frame rates on consoles

Here’s the FPS you can expect on each console, depending on your selected game mode, according to Ubisoft. You can use the tables below in two ways:

  • Look for the target performance you want (for example, 60 FPS) and choose your game mode based on that.
  • Look for the game mode you want (for example, Fidelity for the best graphics) and check the expected frame rate.

PS5

ModeResolutionTarget PerformanceRay Tracing UsagePerformance2160p Upscaled60 FPSSelectiveFidelity2160p Upscaled30 FPSStandardBalanced2160p Upscaled40 FPSStandard

PS5 Pro

ModeResolutionTarget PerformanceRay Tracing UsagePerformance2160p Upscaled60 FPSStandardFidelity2160p Upscaled30 FPSStandardBalanced2160p Upscaled40 FPSExtended

Xbox Series S

ModeResolutionTarget PerformanceRay Tracing UsageFidelity1620p Upscaled30 FPSSelective

Xbox Series X

ModeResolutionTarget PerformanceRay Tracing UsagePerformance2160p Upscaled60 FPSSelectiveFidelity2160p Upscaled30 FPSStandardBalanced2160p Upscaled40 FPSStandard

PC performance and minimum requirements

If you’re playing on a PC, your performance won’t be as predictable as on a console since it depends on your specific hardware and the countless combos of RAM, CPU, and GPU you can make. However, the game’s minimum PC requirements are:

  • RAM: 16 GB
  • CPU: Intel Core i7 8700K / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 or better
  • GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 8GB / AMD Radeon RX 5700 8GB / Intel Arc A580 8GB, or better

Performance differences between consoles and PC

On consoles, you are locked into the game’s preset settings, meaning that lowering the resolution won’t improve performance as it does on PC.

For example, on a PC, reducing the resolution decreases the workload on your GPU and CPU, allowing the game to run at a higher FPS with lower visual quality. On consoles, however, resolution settings don’t work the same way, so what you see in the tables above is exactly the performance you’ll get.

Now that you know what to expect, all that’s left is to see how these settings translate into real performance once the game launches. Whether you prefer sneaking through the shadows as Naoe, charging into battle as Yasuke, or switching between both styles, Assassin’s Creed Shadows will let you play your way when it arrives.

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