Assassin Creed Shadows Brings Enhanced PS5 Pro Experience

The latest installment in the Assassin's Creed series, Assassin's Creed Shadows, has received significant upgrades on the PS5 Pro, including ray-traced lighting at 60fps, substantially enhancing the gaming experience. The game's performance mode on PS5 Pro features RTGI, which significantly improves shadow detail and diffuse bounce lighting, creating a more realistic and immersive experience.

The game's image quality on PS5 Pro is generally comparable to the base machine, with some minor differences in resolution and pixel crawling. However, the PS5 Pro's quality mode offers a sharper image with less artefacting, and it's less prone to pixel crawling and serrated edges. The game's performance is also improved on PS5 Pro, with a locked 30fps in quality mode and a consistent 60fps in performance mode.

The game has been at the center of controversy due to its depiction of shrines and historical inaccuracies, sparking a debate about the impact of tourism on Japan's culture and the potential for copycat behavior inspired by the game. Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba responded to the controversy, stating that defacing a shrine is "an insult to the nation itself" and that respecting cultural and religious sensitivities is fundamental.

Despite the controversy, the game has received positive reviews, with IGN giving it an 8/10 review, praising its open-world style and gameplay. The game's success is also important for Ubisoft, which has suffered significant losses in the past year. Assassin's Creed Shadows is set to be released on March 20 on Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, and PS5, with preorders and preloads available.