We’ve just had a brand new look at more Assassin’s Creed Shadows gameplay, showcasing how duo protagonists Naoe and Yasuke infiltrate the Nijo Palace. The strongholds in Shadows will apparently be an important part of the journey, full of loot but also guards. The gameplay preview showcases the contrast in approaches for the player as each character, such as how the stealthier Naoe can sneak in and grapple to cut through the guards unnoticed, whilst Yasuke’s “one-man army” style allows him to take on enemies with his giant club weapon.
The gameplay looks great, and shows real footage of Assassin’s Creed Shadows running on a PS5 console. Perhaps even more exciting for some though is the breakdown of how exactly Assassin’s Creed Shadows can run on PS5 and PS5 Pro consoles provided by PlayStation Blog. There are a variety of modes available to play with your preferred focus on either graphics or frame rate, so we’ll break the list down to help you make your choice.
There are three main modes on the base PS5, each with 2160p upscaled resolution. The modes available for PS5 are:
- Performance Mode – 60 frames per second, with ray traced lighting in the Hideout portion of the game only
- Balanced Mode – 40 frames per second on compatible 120Hz or 240Hz displays, with ray traced lighting throughout the game
- Fidelity Mode – 30 frames per second, with ray traced lighting throughout the game
Next are the enhanced for PS5 Pro modes, all once again with 2160p upscaled resolutions. The modes available for PS5 Pro are:
- Performance Mode – 60 frames per second, with ray traced lighting throughout the game
- Balanced Mode – 40 frames per second on compatible 120Hz or 240Hz displays, with ray traced lighting and reflective surfaces throughout the game
- Fidelity Mode – 30 frames per second, with ray traced lighting and reflective surfaces throughout the game
So there are your options for playing Assassin’s Creed Shadows on PlayStation consoles! Will you be using a base PS5 or the PS5 Pro, and do you lean towards higher frames or more ray traced visuals? Let us know in the comments below, and keep your eyes on GameLuster for more breaking gaming news and Assassin’s Creed Shadows coverage!
