Ubisoft has officially opened pre-orders for Assassin's Creed Shadows, and along with the pre-order launch, they've revealed the official PC system requirements. As anticipated, this installment looks to be quite demanding, especially if you're aiming for high settings and resolutions. Let's break down what you'll need to run Assassin's Creed Shadows on your PC.
The Official PC System Requirements
All configurations listed below require 16GB of RAM, Windows 10 or 11 with DirectX 12, and an SSD for storage. Here's a detailed breakdown:
| Settings | Minimum | Recommended | Enthusiast | RT Minimum | RT Recommended | RT Enthusiast | RT Extreme | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resolution/FPS | 1080p at 30 FPS (Dynamic Res & Upscaling) | 1080p at 60 FPS (Dynamic Res & Upscaling) | 1440p at 60 FPS (Dynamic Res & Upscaling) | 4K at 60 FPS (Dynamic Res & Upscaling) | 1080p at 30 FPS (Dynamic Res & Upscaling) | 1440p at 60 FPS (Dynamic Res & Upscaling) | 1440p at 60 FPS (Dynamic Res & Upscaling) | 4K at 60 FPS (Dynamic Res & Upscaling) |
| Visual Settings | Low | Medium | High | High | High | Ultra | Ultra | Ultra |
| CPU | Intel Core i7 8700K AMD Ryzen 5 3600 |
Intel Core i5 11600K AMD Ryzen 5 5600X |
Intel Core i5 11600K AMD Ryzen 5 5600X |
Intel Core i7 12700K AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D |
Intel Core i7 8700K AMD Ryzen 5 3600 |
Intel Core i5 11600K AMD Ryzen 5 5600X |
Intel Core i7 13700K AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D |
Intel Core i7 13700K AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB AMD Radeon RX 5700 8GB Intel Arc A580 8GB (ReBAR ON) |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060TI 8GB AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT 12GB Intel Arc B580 12GB (ReBAR ON) |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 10GB AMD Radeon RX 6800XT 16GB |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 TI SUPER 16GB AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT 20GB |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 8GB AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT 12GB Intel Arc B580 12GB (ReBAR ON) |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER 12GB AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT 16GB |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 16GB | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 24GB |
PC Features
Assassin's Creed Shadows will support the following features on PC:
- Ray Traced Global Illumination and Reflections
- In-Game Benchmark Tool
- Ultra-Wide Resolution Support
- Upscaling & Frame Generation: Intel XeSS 2, NVIDIA DLSS 3.7, AMD FSR 3.1
- Uncapped Framerate
- In-Depth Customization Options
- Dynamic Resolution Support
- HDR Support
- AMD Eyefinity and NVIDIA Surround Compatibility
Pre-Order Details and Editions
Ubisoft offers several editions for pre-order:
- Standard Edition: $69.99
- Digital Deluxe Edition: $89.99 (Includes base game, "Sekiryu Dual Pack", "Sekiryu Hideout Pack", and Mastery Points)
- Collector's Edition: $229.99 (Includes Digital Deluxe content, Steelbook, World map, Naoe & Yasuke figurine, Naoe's Katana Tsuba, Wall Creed Scroll, artbook, and lithographs)
Pre-Order Bonus: Claws of Awaji Expansion
All pre-orders of Assassin's Creed Shadows will include the "Claws of Awaji" expansion, adding a new open-world region, skills, equipment, abilities, and a new weapon for Naoe (the Bō). The expansion will see the main characters traveling to Awaji Island, facing a new faction called the Sanzoku Ippa.
