Assassin's Creed Shadows PC Requirements Confirm Ray Tracing as a Core Feature

Ubisoft reveals detailed system specifications and advanced features for the upcoming March 20 release of Assassin's Creed Shadows.

Ubisoft has released the full PC specifications for Assassin's Creed Shadows, categorized into Selective, Standard, and Extended Ray Tracing presets.
Ray tracing is mandatory in the game, with dynamic resolution and upscaling used across all performance tiers.
Minimum requirements include a GTX 1070 or equivalent GPU, 16GB RAM, and an SSD, while 4K Ultra settings demand an RTX 4090 and a high-end CPU.
The game includes advanced PC features such as support for DLSS 3.7, FSR 3.1, XeSS 2, ultra-wide resolutions, and an in-game performance benchmarking tool.
Assassin's Creed Shadows will launch on March 20, 2025, with pre-orders available now, including the Claws of Awaji DLC for all editions.