Assassin’s Creed Shadows on Mac: Release & Details
- Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Shadows, the 14th main installment in the franchise, will be released on Mac together with its PC and console debut.
- Executive Producer Marc-Alexis Côté showcased the game on a MacBook Pro during the WWDC24 Keynote, calling the Mac release a "longtime dream." An iPad version is planned.
- The development team leveraged Mac technologies such as Metal 3, Apple silicon, HDR support, and real-time ray tracing on M3 and M4 Macs.Côté noted the technologies' transformative impact...
Get ready to experience Assassin’s Creed Shadows on Mac from day one! Ubisoft is bringing the highly anticipated 14th installment of the franchise to Mac alongside its PC and console debut. Set in feudal Japan, the game features two protagonists, Yasuke and Naoe, offering players unique gameplay experiences. Leveraging technologies like Metal 3, Apple silicon, and real-time ray tracing, Assassin’s Creed Shadows promises stunning visuals and immersive gameplay on Mac. The seamless growth, thanks to the unified memory architecture, ensures a smooth experience. Players can look forward to a customizable Hideout and dynamic environments. News Directory 3 reports that pre-orders are now open on the Mac App Store. Discover what’s next for the franchise!
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Arrives on Mac Day One
Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed Shadows, the 14th main installment in the franchise, will be released on Mac together with its PC and console debut. The game is set in 16th-century feudal Japan and features two protagonists: Yasuke,an African warrior,and naoe,a shinobi assassin.
Executive Producer Marc-Alexis Côté showcased the game on a MacBook Pro during the WWDC24 Keynote, calling the Mac release a “longtime dream.” An iPad version is planned.
The development team leveraged Mac technologies such as Metal 3, Apple silicon, HDR support, and real-time ray tracing on M3 and M4 Macs.Côté noted the technologies’ transformative impact on the game’s immersion.
According to Associate Technical Director Mathieu Belanger,the unified memory architecture between the GPU and CPU made developing for Mac seamless. Creative Director Jonathan Dumont emphasized the importance of authenticity, with the team visiting Japan to capture details from town layouts to wood varnish.
The game offers players a choice between Naoe’s stealth and Yasuke’s strength,with the ability to switch between the two. Technology Director Martin Bedard highlighted the dynamic environments, including fluid-based cloud simulations and changing seasons.
Associate Game Director Dany St-Laurent said a key feature is the Hideout, a customizable home base were players can collect items and interact with animals, including cats.
Dumont said the game focuses on the characters’ journeys and their connection. Côté anticipates the game scaling well on the Mac platform for years.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows is available for pre-order from the Mac App Store.