As Doom: The Dark Ages recently disclosed its system requirements, Ubisoft has also released the hardware specifications for the eagerly anticipated Assassin’s Creed: Shadows. A notable similarity in both announcements is the emphasis on ray tracing technology, a feature rapidly becoming a staple in modern gaming. Fortunately for gamers with older hardware, Ubisoft has not entirely excluded legacy graphics cards from the conversation.
Understanding the Ray Tracing Options
Ubisoft categorizes its ray tracing options into three distinct tiers: Selective, Standard, and Extended. Each tier significantly influences the requirements for graphics cards, providing varied levels of visual fidelity. For those on a budget, the minimum configuration starts at a GTX 1070, RX 5700, or ARC A580, though it’s limited to a resolution of 1080p at 30 frames per second (FPS).
Selective Ray Tracing
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, AMD Radeon™ RX 5700 8GB, or Intel® Arc™ A580 8GB (REBAR ON)
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, AMD Radeon™ RX 6700 XT 12GB, or Intel® Arc™ B580 12GB (REBAR ON)
Enthusiast Requirements
- Resolution/FPS: 1440p 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™ 2070 8GB, AMD Radeon™ RX 6700 XT 12GB, or Intel® Arc™ B580 12GB (REBAR ON)
- Resolution/FPS: 4K at 60 FPS using dynamic resolution and upscaling
- Visual Settings: High
- CPU: Intel® Core™ i7 12700k or AMD Ryzen™ 7 5800x3D
- GPU: Nvidia® GeForce RTX™ 4070 Ti Super 16GB or AMD Radeon™ RX 7900 XT 20GB
Standard Ray Tracing
Minimum Requirements
- Resolution/FPS: 1080p at 30 FPS using dynamic resolution and upscaling
- Visual Settings: High
- CPU: Intel® Core™ i7 8700k or AMD Ryzen™ 5 3600
- GPU: Nvidia® GeForce RTX™ 2070 8GB or Intel® Arc™ B580 12GB (REBAR ON)
Recommended Requirements
- Resolution/FPS: 1440p 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™ 4070 Super 12GB or AMD Radeon™ RX 7800 XT 16GB
Extended Ray Tracing
Enthusiast Requirements
- Resolution/FPS: 1440p at 60 FPS using dynamic resolution and upscaling
- Visual Settings: Ultra
- CPU: Intel® Core™ i7 13700k or AMD Ryzen™ 7 7800x3D
- GPU: Nvidia® GeForce RTX™ 4080 16GB
Extreme Requirements
- Resolution/FPS: 4K at 60 FPS using dynamic resolution and upscaling
- Visual Settings: Ultra
- CPU: Intel® Core™ i7 13700k or AMD Ryzen™ 7 7800x3D
- GPU: Nvidia® GeForce RTX™ 4090 24GB
In addition to these diverse hardware requirements, Ubisoft is proud to announce a variety of PC-exclusive features set to enhance gameplay. These features include ray-traced global illumination and reflections, a comprehensive benchmarking tool, ultra-wide monitor support, as well as DLSS 3.7, FSR 3.1, and XeSS 2 upscaling technologies.
The launch date for Assassin’s Creed: Shadows is set for March 20, with availability across platforms including PC (via Steam, Ubisoft Connect, and Epic Games Store), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Apple silicon Macs, and Amazon Luna. Be sure to catch the newly released story trailer linked above.
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