Assassin’s Creed Shadowswill be released in just under two months for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. This makes it the first installment in the popular series to be released exclusively for current-gen consoles and powerful PCs. Along with the release of the world trailer, developer studio Ubisoft Quebec takes the opportunity to talk about the game’s technology
The focus on state-of-the-art technology should make Assassin’s Creed Shadows a visual highlight. Thanks to Ray-Tracing-Global-Illuminationthe game world looks more dynamic than ever before. This process creates more realistic shadows and reflections in real time. As a result, light sources adapt to the environment as soon as we break down doors, destroy fences or sneak through bamboo forests, for example.
Another technical revolution in Assassin’s Creed Shadows is the use of micropolygon technology . This technology optimizes the display of distant objects without impairing the graphics quality or overloading the GPU. As a result, the game world remains impressively detailed even from a great distance, while close objects appear even sharper and more realistic.
A dynamic gaming experience thanks to an interactive environment
It’s not just visually that Assassin’s Creed Shadows stands out from its predecessors, the gameplay also benefits from the new technology. For the first time in the history of the series, thereare changing seasons and dynamic weather Both effects will have a direct impact on the missions. For example, a snowy winter landscape can offer completely different tactical possibilities than a rainy spring night. Players will have to adapt their strategies flexibly, for example when a frozen lake changes the escape routes or rain muffles the sound of their footsteps. Fans of the eagerly missedstealth gameplayin particular can look forward to these details.
hierry Dansereau, the game’s art director, emphasized that the team’s goal from the beginning was not just to create an impressive looking world. The game environment should also have a profound influence on the gameplay. The highly interactive nature of the environment creates dynamic gameplay that is shaped by the changing weather and seasons.
Setting and protagonists: A new chapter in the Assassin’s Creed saga
Assassin’s Creed Shadows is set in feudal Japan, a setting long awaited by fans. The story features two completely different protagonists, each with their own stories and play styles. This mix of fresh characters,historical settingand novel gameplay aims to give the community a fresh experience in the long-awaited Japan setting.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows will be released on November 15thfor PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Those who do not pre-order the Ultimate Editionor play with a Ubisoft+ Premium subscriptioncan get started three days earlier (on November 12) .
