Assassin’s Creed Shadows: PS5 Pro’s Exclusive Graphics Modes Unveiled | Image Source: www.pushsquare.com
march 7, 2025 – Ubisoft has confirmed the best graphics options that PlayStation 5 Pro players can expect when playing Assassin’s created shadows. Expanding the Fidelity and Standard Performance modes available on the PS5 base, the updated console introduces three exclusive modes designed to provide a better radii location and a 40 fps option for 4K compatible TVs.
PS5 Pro’s exclusive graphic modes for Assassin’s creative shadows
Ubisoft detailed the five graphical parameters available for standard PS5 and PS5 Pro:
- Base PS5 – Performance Mode: Upscaled 2160p, 60fps, selective ray tracing.
- Base PS5 – Fidelity Mode: Upscaled 2160p, 30fps, standard ray tracing.
- Base PS5 – Balanced Mode: Upscaled 2160p, 40fps, standard ray tracing.
- PS5 Pro – Performance Mode: Upscaled 2160p, 60fps, standard ray tracing.
- PS5 Pro – Fidelity Mode: Upscaled 2160p, 30fps, extended ray tracing.
- PS5 Pro – Balanced Mode: Upscaled 2160p, 40fps, extended ray tracing.
According to Push Square, balanced modes appear to offer the best combination of frame speed and visual fidelity, provided that the player has a TV compatible with VRR.
Understanding Ray Shadow Tracing created by Assassin
Ubisoft provided information on the impact of ray tracking on the visual experience of Assassin’s creative shadows in both consoles:
- Selective Ray Tracing: Applied to global illumination in the Hideout portion of the game.
- Standard Ray Tracing: Global illumination for diffuse lighting across the entire game world.
- Extended Ray Tracing: Full ray tracing support for global illumination and reflective surfaces throughout the game world.
This marks a significant improvement for PlayStation 5 Pro players, as the spread of lightning offers a richer and more immersive environment.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows: Release Date and Platforms
The long-awaited title of Ubisoft will be launched on 20 March 2025, after several delays of its 15 November 2025, then on 14 February 2025, dates of launch. According to Forbes, Ubisoft said delays were necessary to refine the game and ensure a polite experience.
The game will be available at:
- PlayStation 5
- Xbox Series X|S
- PC (Ubisoft Store, Steam, Epic Games Store)
- Amazon Luna
- Macs with Apple Silicon (Mac App Store)
- Future iPad release planned
This will be the first Assassin Creed title in more than a decade to jump leading consoles like PS4 and Xbox One, with Ubisoft pointing towards visual fidelity of the next generation.
Bonds and special indices
For players looking for an order, Ubisoft has included several incentives. According to Forbes, pre-orders include:
- Bonus Quest: “Thrown to the Dogs.”
- Claws of Awaji Expansion: A DLC featuring 10+ hours of additional content, releasing later in 2025.
Available:
- Standard Edition ($69.99): Base game.
- Digital Deluxe Edition ($89.99): Includes extra cosmetic packs.
- Collector’s Edition ($280): Features a dual-character statue, steelbook, artbook, and more. Available exclusively at GameStop.
In addition, Ubisoft + Premium subscribers will have access to the last edition on the day of launch.
Game and Double Start Features
Ubisoft introduces a dual leader system with:
- Naoe: A shinobi assassin with stealth-based gameplay, parkour abilities, and a grappling hook.
- Yasuke: A samurai warrior specializing in melee combat.
Players can change between these characters at will, like the Assassin Union created, with each offering a different style of play.
Immersive Open-World and seasonal dynamics
Located in the last period of Sengoku, Creed Shadows of Assassin presents a vast open world shaped after the central provinces of Japan, such as Iga and Omi. Ubisoft highlighted a dynamic environment, integrating seasonal changes that impact the game:
- Spring/Summer: Dense foliage for stealth opportunities.
- Autumn: Falling leaves that obscure visibility.
- Winter: Snow that crunches underfoot, alerting enemies.
Weather conditions will also affect stealth mechanics, rain marches masking and changing enemy patrol roads.
Post-launch content and future consequences
Ubisoft has ambitious plans after launch, including:
- The Claws of Awaji expansion, releasing later in 2025.
- Potential co-op mode (unconfirmed but hinted at in leaks).
- Integration with the Animus Hub, a new feature offering weekly challenges and a free battle pass.
According to PC Gamer, Assassin’s Creed Shadows will not have an early access period, as Ubisoft removed this feature after the game was delayed.
How long will it take?
At a recent event in Japan, Ubisoft Québec’s artistic director Jonathan Dumont shared ideas on the duration of the game. As Wccftech points out:
- Main story: 30-40 hours.
- Completionist run: 80+ hours.
Compared to Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, which took about 61 hours for the main story and up to 150 hours for a full finalist career, Shadows claims to be a closer but even expansive experience.
With Assassin’s shadows of belief, which are ready to be one of the most ambitious versions of Ubisoft, expectations are high. Fans can set their calendars for March 20, 2025, and prepare to explore Feudal Japan as never before.
