Assassin’s Creed Shadows PC Specs: Is Your Rig Ready?

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Upon catching a glimpse of the initial trailer for Assassin’s Creed Shadows, I immediately sensed that this would be an Assassin’s Creed game in a while that would pique my curiosity. Notably, Ubisoft Quebec is spearheading the development of this game, and given their past achievements such as Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, Assassin’s Creed Syndicate, and Immortals Fenyx Rising, I hold them in high regard.

Before you embark on the thrilling dual-protagonist journey scheduled for release on March 20, 2025, ensure your gaming device meets Assassin’s Creed Shadows specifications. I’ll break down the system requirements and provide useful suggestions for enhancing your PC setup if necessary.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows specs: System requirements

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The specific file size for Assassin’s Creed Shadows on PC hasn’t been disclosed as of now, however, we will keep you updated once the details are available. Meanwhile, here’s a look at the minimum and suggested system requirements for this Role-Playing Game.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows PC Minimum system requirements for Windows

  • OS: Windows 10/11
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-8700k / AMD Ryzen 5 3600
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB or AMD Radeon RX 5700 8GB / Intel Arc A580 8GB
  • Storage: SSD mandatory
  • DirectX: DirectX 12

From a tech-loving perspective, the CPU and GPU specifications I’m seeing aren’t overly taxing, and they’re not exactly state-of-the-art either. The Radeon RX 5700, which made its debut in July 2019, is the most recent hardware on this list. If you’ve refreshed your gaming rig or bought a solid gaming laptop in the past few years, you’ll likely have no trouble running Assassin’s Creed Shadows at its minimum system requirements.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows PC Recommended system requirements for Windows

  • OS: Windows 10/11
  • Processor: Intel i5-22600k / AMD Ryzen 5 5600x
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060Ti 8GB / AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT 12GB / Intel Arc B580 12GB
  • Storage: SSD mandatory
  • DirectX: DirectX 12

Assassin’s Creed Shadows doesn’t require a highly advanced system, especially if your computer has been recently upgraded with a good CPU and GPU in the past five years or if you’ve bought a gaming laptop within that timeframe. This means you can enjoy the game as it was designed to be played.

Can I play Assassin’s Creed Shadows on Mac?

Absolutely! If you’re using a Mac equipped with Apple silicon, you can find and download Assassin’s Creed Shadow directly from the App Store. However, ensure that there is sufficient storage space on your Mac to accommodate the game.

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How do I see my computer configuration to see if it can run Assassin’s Creed Shadows?

  • Hold down Ctrl + Alt + Delete to make a menu pop up.
  • Next, click on Task Manager.
  • When the Task Manager window pops up, click on the Performance tab on the left side of the screen. You can then click on the following sections to see your computer’s configuration info:
    • CPU: There’s a lot of info here, but simply look above the graph to see the exact name of your central processing unit.
    • Memory: Once again, look above the graph while in this view and you’ll see how much RAM your computer or laptop has.
    • Disk: This page will tell you if your computer has an HDD or SSD as your data storage device. Look at the bottom of the window where it says Capacity. Just note that the number that appears will be slightly less than your actual storage capacity. For instance, my work computer shows 1.8TB, which means I have 2TB of space.
    • GPU: As with CPU and Memory, once again look above the graph to see the specific graphics card your computer has. If your computer has multiple graphics cards then you might have multiple GPU sections. Note that only one of these GPUs needs to meet Assassin’s Creed Shadows system requirements.

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Can my gaming handheld run Assassin’s Creed Shadows?

On the Assassin’s Creed Shadows page on Steam, it is noted as uncertain whether the game is compatible with the Steam Deck. This means we can’t definitively say how well the game will function on Valve’s handheld device. However, considering that the minimum PC requirements aren’t particularly demanding and the Steam version allows for controller play, it seems reasonable to assume that the game should be playable on the Steam Deck.

It appears that Shadows may soon be playable on portable gaming devices such as the ROG Ally, Legion Go, and MSI Claw. Yet, it remains uncertain how well the game will perform on these gadgets. We’ll need to find out if Ubisoft has developed a dedicated handheld mode or at least optimized settings tailored for these devices.

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How to upgrade my computer for Assassin’s Creed Shadows

If the processing requirements of the game Shadows aren’t particularly high (for both CPU and GPU), you should be able to run it smoothly on a gaming system that sports relatively modern processors. But if your current setup is on the older side, you may want to think about upgrading for optimal performance.

To play Assassin’s Creed Shadows smoothly, ensure that there is sufficient storage space on your system. If the storage is full, you may need to remove some files to create space or perhaps think about expanding your system’s storage by upgrading your SSD.

Assassin’s Creed, but in Japan

In Assassin’s Creed Shadows, similar to Assassin’s Creed Syndicate, there are two main characters. This isn’t unexpected as the same studio served as the lead developer for both games. I’m eager to explore how playing characters with distinct fighting styles affects the gameplay. However, it’s essential to check if your computer meets the game requirements before you start playing.

It’s good news that the suggested and least required specifications for this game aren’t extremely high. If your gaming PC has been updated relatively recently, you should be able to run the game smoothly. However, if you encounter performance issues, it might indicate that your system needs an upgrade or perhaps a new gaming laptop would be beneficial.

I hope everything falls into place for you. Fingers crossed that by March 20, 2025, when Assassin’s Creed Shadows is released, you and your gaming setup will be primed and eager to dive in.

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2025-02-06 00:40