Assassin’s Creed Shadows: PS5 Pro Enhancement Highlights

Assassin’s Creed Shadows is set to make its grand entrance on the PS5 Pro, offering a variety of graphical choices to players with Performance, Fidelity, and Balanced modes. These options allow gamers to tailor their experience with different enhancements. Ubisoft also released a 20-minute gameplay sneak peek, giving a taste of what’s to come. After a few delays, the game is finally scheduled for release on March 20.

Players eager to dive into Assassin’s Creed Shadows can catch a glimpse of the visual upgrades the PS5 Pro brings to this storied franchise. Set in feudal Japan, the narrative weaves together the lives of Yasuke, a samurai rooted in history, and Naoe, a shinobi seeking vengeance for her family’s slaughter. This duality is central to the game, as each character offers distinct approaches to gameplay—Yasuke is all about direct battles, while Naoe embodies the stealth and agility the series is known for.

Ahead of the launch on March 20, Ubisoft has been steadily revealing aspects of this journey through ancient Japan. Customizable weapons and unique story arcs are at the forefront, with players able to choose which protagonist to follow. Yasuke’s strength lies in head-on confrontations, whereas Naoe is a master of stealth and parkour.

The recent release of a gameplay trailer delves deeper into their contrasting styles, available for viewing on the official PlayStation YouTube channel. Alongside, PlayStation disclosed the specifics of the enhanced features exclusive to the PS5 Pro. Gamers can enjoy three special graphics modes uniquely available on this upgraded console, separate from those on the standard PS5.

The PS5 Pro’s Performance Mode prioritizes smooth framerates, boasting Standard Ray Tracing with 60 FPS at a 2160p upscaled resolution. On the other hand, Fidelity Mode pushes graphical boundaries, offering 30 FPS with Extended Ray Tracing and the same resolution, enhancing lighting and reflections within the game world. For those with high-end displays, the Balanced Mode provides an option for 2160p upscaled resolution, 40 FPS, and Extended Ray Tracing with the necessary compatible hardware.

As the first title in the Assassin’s Creed saga crafted exclusively for the ninth-gen consoles, Assassin’s Creed Shadows is set to impress visually. With the PS5 Pro’s settings, Yasuke and Naoe’s quest against their foes in feudal Japan is bound to become even more visually stunning upon the game’s official release on March 20.