Assassin’s Creed Shadows System Requirements

March 20, 2025Ubisoft Québec86/100

Step into feudal Japan as a deadly Assassin and a formidable Samurai in Assassin's Creed Shadows. Navigate a turbulent open world, seamlessly switching between two characters with intertwined destinies and distinct combat approaches, shaping the future of the nation.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Minimum & Recommended Specs

Minimum: Intel Core i5-4460, NVIDIA GeForce GTX, 8 GB RAM. Recommended: 16 GB RAM RAM.

Minimum System Requirements

OS	Windows 10
Processor	Intel Core i5-4460 (3.2 GHz) / AMD Ryzen 5 1600 (3.2 GHz)CPU Deals
RAM	8 GB RAMRAM Deals
Graphics Card	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 (4 GB) / AMD Radeon RX 470 (4 GB)GPU Deals
DirectX	DirectX 12
Storage	100 GB available spaceSSD Deals

Recommended System Requirements

OS	Windows 10
Processor	Intel Core i7-4790 (3.6 GHz) / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 (3.4 GHz)CPU Deals
RAM	16 GB RAMRAM Deals
Graphics Card	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) / AMD Radeon RX 5700 (8 GB)GPU Deals
DirectX	DirectX 12
Storage	100 GB available spaceSSD Deals

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Quick Performance Tips for Assassin’s Creed Shadows

Lower shadow quality for a significant FPS boost.

Reduce texture quality if you have limited VRAM.

Disable or lower anti-aliasing for better performance.

Close background applications to free up RAM and CPU.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows System Requirements FAQ

Can I run Assassin’s Creed Shadows on a low-end PC?▼

To play Assassin's Creed Shadows, your PC needs at least an Intel Core i5-4460 or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 CPU, a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 or AMD Radeon RX 470 GPU with 4GB of VRAM, and 8GB of RAM. If your PC is below these specs, you may experience performance issues or be unable to run the game.

What GPU do I need for Assassin’s Creed Shadows?▼

The minimum GPU required is an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 (4 GB) or an AMD Radeon RX 470 (4 GB). For recommended settings, aim for an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) or an AMD Radeon RX 5700 (8 GB).

How much RAM does Assassin’s Creed Shadows need?▼

Assassin’s Creed Shadows requires a minimum of 8 GB of RAM. For a smoother experience at recommended settings, 16 GB of RAM is advised.

Will Assassin’s Creed Shadows run on integrated graphics?▼

It's unlikely that Assassin’s Creed Shadows will run well on integrated graphics. The game requires a dedicated GPU with at least 4GB of VRAM, which integrated graphics typically lack.

What is the best graphics settings for Assassin’s Creed Shadows?▼

The 'best' settings depend on your hardware. If you meet the minimum requirements, start with low settings and gradually increase them until you find a balance between visual quality and performance. If you meet the recommended specs, try medium or high settings.