Ubisoft has finally announced the PC requirements for its much-anticipated RPG, Assassin’s Creed Shadows. The specifications highlight a growing trend in gaming where ray tracing has become essential for gameplay.
During a recent gameplay preview, the visuals were stunning, with features like global illumination and high frame rates, akin to driving a Ferrari, only to be limited later on with less powerful setups.
PC Requirements Overview
Minimum Requirements:
- Resolution/FPS: 1080P at 30 FPS using Dynamic Resolution and Upscaling
- Visual Settings: Low
- CPU: Intel® Core™ i7 8700k or AMD Ryzen™ 5 3600
- GPU: Nvidia® GeForce GTX™ 1070 8GB or AMD Radeon™ RX 5700 8GB
Recommended Requirements:
- Resolution/FPS: 1080P at 60 FPS using Dynamic Resolution and Upscaling
- Visual Settings: High
- CPU: Intel® Core™ i5 11600k or AMD Ryzen™ 5 5600x
- GPU: Nvidia® GeForce RTX™ 3060Ti 8GB or AMD Radeon™ RX 6700 XT 12GB
Enthusiast Level:
- Resolution/FPS: 1440P at 60 FPS
- Visual Settings: High
- GPU: Nvidia® GeForce RTX™ 4070 Ti Super 16GB or AMD Radeon™ RX 7900 XT 20GB
This latest installment in the Assassin’s Creed series indicates that developers are increasingly integrating sophisticated lighting techniques, making features like ray tracing not just optional, but integral to the gaming experience. Stay tuned for updates as Ubisoft may release further information about gameplay and installation size.
