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With the delay to the latest #assassinscreedshadows game only last month, I wanted to cover a range of PC configurations and both the PS5 and PS5 Pro versions to compare how they look, run and differ. With Anvil engine powering the series since inception, I look back at the origins of Ubi Soft, the pioneering AC series, the technology improvements within, optimal settings on a range of PC, PS5 equivalent for all modes and even a sample of the latest Patch 1.02 PSSR update. Let's dive in.

Chapters
0:00 Introduction and contents
0:45 Ubisoft's technical progression through the years
2:45 PC menu, configuration and initial experience
4:08 Technical Updates 1: Ray Traced lighting and reflections
6:40 Technical Updates 2: Micropolygonns explained
7:30 Technical Updates 3: Procedural destruction
8:21 Technical Updates 4: Hair Strands
9:35 Engine scaling, setting and visual comparisons on PC and PS5
11:56 Optimal settings and Console settings matched
12:17 PC testing: RTX4050 Entry level
14:12 PC testing: RTX2070/RX6800 Medium/Recommended level
16:40 PC testing: RTX5090 Enthusiast level
19:05 PS5 vs PS5 Pro comparison, settings and performance
26:23 Final thoughts and summary