Ubisoft has unveiled the official PC system requirements for their highly anticipated title, Assassin's Creed Shadows, launching on March 20, 2025.  This installment promises a sprawling open-world experience set in feudal Japan, significantly larger than Assassin's Creed Mirage and comparable in scope to Odyssey and Valhalla.

Players eager to embark on this samurai and shinobi adventure will need to ensure their hardware is up to par. Ubisoft has outlined various performance targets, ranging from a minimum of 30 FPS at 1080p with low settings to a stunning 4K at 60 FPS on Ultra settings.  CPU and GPU requirements scale accordingly, with the minimum configuration requiring a relatively modest Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 or equivalent.

A key highlight of Assassin's Creed Shadows is its native support for Ray Tracing, a first for the series.  Players can choose between 'selective,' 'standard,' and 'extended' Ray Tracing presets, with the latter demanding a powerful Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 or 4090. Across all performance targets, a minimum of 16GB of RAM and an SSD are essential.  While the official file size remains undisclosed, given the game's scale, it's anticipated to be substantial, potentially exceeding 50GB or even 100GB.

PC players can also look forward to several platform-specific enhancements, such as ultrawide resolution support, an in-game benchmarking tool, uncapped framerates, dynamic resolution scaling, and compatibility with upscaling technologies like Intel XeSS 2, Nvidia DLSS 3.7, and AMD FSR 3.1.  It's worth noting that the published performance targets already factor in dynamic resolution and upscaling, so disabling these features may necessitate even more powerful hardware.

Beyond the technical details, Assassin's Creed Shadows promises a rich and immersive gameplay experience.  Players will step into the roles of Naoe, a stealthy shinobi assassin, and Yasuke, a powerful legendary samurai, each with their own unique playstyles, skill trees, and equipment.  The game's open world encompasses diverse environments, from bustling castle towns and serene shrines to war-torn landscapes, all rendered with stunning detail and dynamic weather effects.

Intrigue and espionage play a significant role, as players build their own network of spies to gather information and track targets.  Recruiting allies with specialized abilities expands strategic options, while a customizable hideout serves as a central hub for training recruits, crafting gear, and interacting with key characters.  Players can personalize their hideout with various decorations and accessories, adding a personal touch to their shinobi league's headquarters.