Summary

  • Assassin's Creed Shadows will reportedly offer players a 60fps mode on all consoles, possibly including Xbox Series S.
  • While it may feel like an industry standard at the moment, high-profile titles like Dragon's Dogma 2 and Gotham Knights stuck with 30fps.
  • It sounds as though this won't be the case for Assassin's Creed Shadows though, which will also have the best display quality on PS5 Pro.

Assassin's Creed Shadows is just a couple of months away, but despite that, we don't know where it will fall when it comes to the graphical modes that will be available to players. It may feel like an industry standard at this point, but we have had some pretty high profile titles stick with 30fps on PS5 and Xbox Series X. Dragon's Dogma 2 and Gotham Knights are just a couple of examples.

Thankfully, Ubisoft seems to still want to give players a 60fps option, as was seen in Star Wars Outlaws earlier this year, and it seems as though we have nothing to fear from Assassin's Creed Shadows. According to some new details about the game shared by Arabhardware on Twitter, the game will have a 60fps mode on all platforms.

Arabhardware doesn't mention if this includes Xbox Series S though. A lot of developers have struggled to get their games running at 60fps on the slightly downgraded system, most recently Black Myth: Wukong. It was reported that developer Game Science gave the entire platform a miss as it couldn't get the game running well on Xbox Series S, and recent simulations suggest that it struggles an awful lot. It sounds as though Ubisoft has managed to properly support the console though.

Assassin's Creed Shadows Weather Will Affect Gameplay

Outside the 60fps mode options, it was also reported by Arabhardware that the weather in Assassin's Creed Shadows may play a much larger part in the gameplay than we first thought. For example, it's claimed that enemies can get sunstroke if they stand around in the sun for too long while it's blaring, and that Naoe won't be heard as easily when it's raining.

If that's true, then Assassin's Creed Shadows has some pretty complex weather systems going on, and it could add another interesting layer of gameplay on top of some interesting returning features. We recently learned from Ubisoft itself that Shadows will bring back double assassinations, which haven't been in the series since Assassin's Creed Syndicate. Along with these interesting weather mechanics, it sounds as though Shadows may be a lot more complex than other games in the series.

Assassin's Creed Shadows Like Action Stealth RPG Systems OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 81/100 Critics Rec: 82% Released March 20, 2025 ESRB Mature 17+ // Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Language Developer(s) Ubisoft Quebec Publisher(s) Ubisoft 10 Images Close
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Experience an epic historical action-adventure story set in feudal Japan! Become a lethal shinobi Assassin and a powerful legendary samurai as you explore a beautiful open world in a time of chaos. Switch seamlessly between two unlikely allies as you discover their common destiny. Master complementary playstyles, create your shinobi league, customize your hideout, and usher in a new era for Japan.

• Explore the captivating open world of feudal Japan, from spectacular castle towns and bustling ports to peaceful shrines and war-ravaged landscapes. Adventure through unpredictable weather, changing seasons, and reactive environments.
• Become Naoe, a shinobi Assassin, and Yasuke, a legendary samurai, as you experience their riveting stories and master their complementary playstyles. As Naoe, use stealth to avoid detection and agility to confound your enemies. As Yasuke, strike your foes with lethal precision and power. Unlock new skills, gear, and progression independently for each character.
• Make information your weapon as you explore the world, and build your own network of spies to be your eyes and ears across locations to hunt down your next target. Along the way, recruit new allies with unique abilities to help accomplish your missions.
• Create a fully customizable hideout for your growing shinobi league as you train your crew, craft new gear, interact with key characters, and choose your base’s layout, decorations, and accessories.

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