Assassin’s Creed Shadows is set to launch on March 20, 2025, and Ubisoft has revealed the official PC system requirements, outlining everything you’ll need to ensure smooth gameplay. With this installment, Ubisoft has incorporated cutting-edge features such as ray tracing and support for ultra-wide resolutions, providing players with a visually stunning experience. Whether you’re aiming for steady 1080p gameplay or pushing the limits to 4K, here’s a breakdown of the requirements across various performance targets.

Minimum, Recommended & Enthusiast Requirements with Selective Ray Tracing (1080p at 30/60 FPS, 1440p 60 FPS & 4K 60 FPS)
Minimum | Recommended | Enthusiast | ||
Visual Settings | Low | Medium | High | |
Resolution / FPS | 1080p 30 FPS | 1080p 60 FPS | 1440p 60 FPS | 4K 60 FPS |
CPU | Intel Core i7 8700K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | Intel Core i5 11600K or AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | Intel Core i5 11600K or AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | Intel Core i5 12700K or AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D |
GPU | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 8GB or AMD Radeon RX 5700 8GB or Intel Arc A580 8GB (Rebar On) | Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 8GB or AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT 12GB or Intel Arc B580 12GB (Rebar On) | Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 10GB or AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT 16GB | Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super 16GB or AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT 20GB |
RAM | 16GB Dual-Channel | |||
OS | Windows 10/11 with DirectX 12 | |||
Storage | SSD (Mandatory) |
Minimum & Recommended Requirements with Standard Ray Tracing (1080p at 30 FPS & 1440p at 60 FPS)
RT Minimum | RT Recommended | |
Visual Settings | High | |
Resolution / FPS | 1080p 30 FPS | 1440p 60 FPS |
CPU | Intel Core i7 8700K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | Intel Core i5 11600K or AMD Ryzen 5 5600X |
GPU | Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 8GB or AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT 12GB or Intel Arc B580 12GB (Rebar On) | Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Super 12GB or AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT 16GB |
RAM | 16GB Dual-Channel | |
OS | Windows 10/11 with DirectX 12 | |
Storage | SSD (Mandatory) |
Enthusiast & Extreme with Extended Ray Tracing (1440p at 60 FPS & 4K at 60 FPS)
RT Enthusiast | RT Extreme | |
Visual Settings | Ultra | |
Resolution / FPS | 1440p 60 FPS | 4K 60 FPS |
CPU | Intel Core i7 13700K or AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Intel Core i7 13700K or AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D |
GPU | Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 16GB | Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 24GB |
RAM | 16GB Dual-Channel | |
OS | Windows 10/11 with DirectX 12 | |
Storage | SSD (Mandatory) |
Key PC Features:
- Ray-Traced Global Illumination and Reflections for realistic lighting effects
- Benchmark Tool for analyzing performance
- Ultra-Wide Resolution support for an immersive experience
- Dynamic Resolution Support with upscaling technologies: Intel XeSS 2, Nvidia DLSS 3.7, and AMD FSR 3.1
- Uncapped Framerate for smooth performance
- HDR Support, AMD Eyefinity, and NVIDIA Surround compatibility
- Extensive Customization options for controllers, key bindings, and language settings
No matter which hardware setup you have, Assassin’s Creed Shadows offers flexibility, from lower settings for 1080p gameplay to ultra settings for those with the latest GPUs, ensuring an experience tailored to your system’s capabilities. With dynamic resolution, upscaling features, and ray tracing, the game promises to push graphical fidelity to new heights.

Don’t forget that Assassin’s Creed Shadows launches on March 20 across platforms, including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. For more details, visit the game’s official website.
