Assassin’s Creed Shadows
PC requirements, performance and Steam Deck status
- Minimum
- GeForce GTX 1650 · Ryzen 5 3600
- Recommended
- GeForce RTX 3060 Ti · Core i5-11600K
- 60 fps 1080p high
- Radeon RX 7600 XT (~60 fps, est.)
- Steam Deck
- Steam Deck Verified · ~39 fps low (est.)
- Genres
- Action, Adventure, RPG
- Release
- Mar 19, 2025
- Developer
- Ubisoft Quebec, Ubisoft Belgrade, Ubisoft Bordeaux, Ubisoft Bucharest & Craiova, Ubisoft Chengdu, Ubisoft Montpellier, Ubisoft Montreal, Ubisoft Osaka, Ubisoft Philippines, Ubisoft Shanghai, Ubisoft Singapore, Ubisoft Sofia, Ubisoft Ukraine
- Publisher
- Ubisoft
Experience an epic action-adventure story set in feudal Japan! Become a lethal shinobi assassin and powerful legendary samurai as you explore a beautiful open world in a time of chaos.
Action-AdventureOpen WorldNinjaStealthSamuraiAssassinsCombat3DActionHistorical
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What you need for Assassin’s Creed Shadows
Assassin’s Creed Shadows needs about a Radeon RX 7600 XT for 60 fps at 1080p high and a GeForce RTX 3080 12GB at 1440p (pcgaming.io estimate, medium confidence, ±20%, model v0, data updated 2026-09-25).
| Target | Graphics card (at least) | Processor (at least) |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 7600 XT | Core i5-9400F |
| 1080p · 144 fps · Medium | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super | Core i9-13900K |
| 1440p · 60 fps · High | GeForce RTX 3080 12GB | Core i5-9400F |
| 1440p · 120 fps · High | GeForce RTX 5090 | Ryzen 5 9600 |
| 4K · 60 fps · High | GeForce RTX 5080 | Core i5-9400F |
Slowest current desktop parts (2020+ GPUs, 2019+ CPUs) our model expects to reach each target. Best GPUs for Assassin’s Creed Shadows →
Estimated FPS on popular graphics cards (high preset)
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 19 | 14 | 8 |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | 27 | 19 | 11 |
| GeForce RTX 2060 6GB | 41 | 28 | 17 |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 45 | 31 | 19 |
| GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | 48 | 34 | 20 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 50 | 35 | 21 |
| Radeon RX 7600 | 56 | 39 | 24 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 57 | 40 | 24 |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 67 | 47 | 28 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 84 | 59 | 35 |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 94 | 66 | 39 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 97 | 68 | 41 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | 126 | 88 | 53 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 131 | 91 | 55 |
| GeForce RTX 5090 | 208 | 146 | 87 |
Estimated FPS from our model (v0), based on the game's published requirements and relative GPU/CPU performance. Not measured. Real results vary with drivers, patches, and scenes. Values above 300 fps show as 300+. Data updated 2026-09-25.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10/11 | Windows 10/11 |
| Processor | INTEL® Core TM i7 8700K AMD RYZEN 5 3600 | Intel® Core™ i5 11600k/AMD Ryzen™ 5 5600x |
| Graphics | NVIDIA® GEFORCE GTX 1650 4GB / AMD RX-5500 XT 8GB / INTEL® ARC TM A380 6GB (REBAR ON)" | Nvidia® GeForce RTX™ 3060Ti 8GB/AMD Radeon™ RX 6700 XT 12GB/Intel® Arc™ B580 12GB (REBAR ON) |
| Memory | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Video memory | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 115 GB | 115 GB |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Notes | The game must be installed on a SSD. | The game must be installed on a SSD. |
Source: Steam.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows on handheld PCs
Valve rating: Steam Deck Verified
Steam Deck · verified
- ✓Default controller configuration fully functional
- ✓Controller glyphs match Steam Deck device
- ✓Interface text is legible
- ✓Default configuration is performant
- ✗First time setup requires active internet connection
Steam Machine · verified
- ✓Default controller configuration fully functional
- ✓Controller glyphs match device
- ✓Default configuration is performant
- ✗First time setup requires active internet connection
SteamOS · playable
- !Game startup functional
- ✗First time setup requires active internet connection
| Handheld | Native resolution | Estimated FPS | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Deck OLED | 1280×800 | 39 low | Steam Deck Verified |
| ROG Ally X | 1920×1080 | 31 low | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| ROG Xbox Ally X | 1920×1080 | 36 low | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| Legion Go 2 | 1920×1200 | 33 low | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| MSI Claw 8 AI+ | 1920×1200 | 33 low | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
Each handheld at its own screen resolution, on the best preset that holds 30 fps. Steam Deck verdicts are Valve's rating.
Details
- Controller support
- Keyboard & mouse
- DLC
- 2
- Steam achievements
- 75
- Engine
- Ubisoft Anvil
- Features
- Single-playerSteam AchievementsSteam Trading CardsCaptions availableIn-App PurchasesAdjustable Text SizeCamera ComfortColor AlternativesCustom Volume ControlsAdjustable DifficultyKeyboard Only OptionMouse Only OptionNarrated Game MenusPlayable without Timed InputDualShock Controller SupportDualSense Controller SupportSave AnytimeStereo SoundSubtitle OptionsSurround SoundPartial Controller SupportHDR available
- Languages (13)
- English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Arabic, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Polish
Full audio: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Portuguese - Brazil
Latest news & patches
- 🥷 WE'RE LIVE on AC Shadows at Gamescom 2026! 🔴2026-08-29
- AC Shadows Title Update 1.1.13Patch2026-08-25
- Assassin's Creed x Gamescom 2026 🦅2026-08-24
- AC Shadows Title Update 1.1.12 - Release Notes Patch2026-07-27
- AC Black Flag Resynced out now!2026-07-09
- AC Shadows Title Update 1.1.11 - Release NotesPatch2026-06-15
Official announcements via Steam.
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FAQ
Can Assassin’s Creed Shadows run on a GTX 1650?
Yes, at lower settings. The GeForce GTX 1650 meets Assassin’s Creed Shadows's minimum spec but not the recommended one. We estimate ~33 fps at 1080p low (range 26–39, medium confidence, ±20%), GPU-limited. 60 fps at 1080p is out of reach. Its 4 GB of video memory is below the 8 GB the game recommends. The cheapest current card for 60 fps at 1080p high is the Radeon RX 7600 XT (~60 fps). Every preset on the GTX 1650.
Can Assassin’s Creed Shadows run on Steam Deck?
Yes. Valve rates Assassin’s Creed Shadows Steam Deck Verified. At the Steam Deck OLED's native 1280×800 we estimate ~39 fps on the low preset (range 31–46, medium confidence, ±20%). Our spec-based model is conservative for games tuned for Steam Deck; Valve's test result comes first. Even 40 fps is out of reach at native resolution. Presets for 30/40/60 fps on Steam Deck OLED.
What graphics card do I need for Assassin’s Creed Shadows at 1440p?
For 60 fps at 1440p high, our model points to a GeForce RTX 3080 12GB or faster: ~61 fps (range 49–73, medium confidence, ±20%). At 1080p high a Radeon RX 7600 XT is enough. 4K at 60 fps needs a GeForce RTX 5080. All are the slowest current desktop cards per target. Best GPUs for Assassin’s Creed Shadows by brand.
Can I run Assassin’s Creed Shadows on a laptop?
Yes, with a fast enough GPU. Of the 30 laptop GPUs we list, the Radeon RX 6800M is the slowest expected to reach 60 fps at 1080p high: ~60 fps (range 48–72, medium confidence, ±20%). The slowest one that meets the minimum spec, the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU, gets ~43 fps at 1080p low. Assassin’s Creed Shadows on the Radeon RX 6800M.
How much RAM does Assassin’s Creed Shadows need?
The publisher's Steam listing asks for 16 GB of RAM minimum and 16 GB recommended for Assassin’s Creed Shadows. For the graphics card it lists video memory of 4 GB at minimum and 8 GB recommended.
How much storage does Assassin’s Creed Shadows take?
Assassin’s Creed Shadows needs 115 GB of free storage according to the publisher's recommended spec on Steam, and the publisher says an SSD is required. The minimum operating system is Windows 10/11.