Designed for both ways to play
The development team's goal was to deliver a stable 30 FPS experience in both docked and handheld modes.
Handheld mode is naturally more GPU-limited, so we've made some adjustments to image quality, draw distance, and LOD settings to ensure smooth performance.
While docked mode allows Shadows to shine with the Switch™ 2's full visual power, HDR support brings vivid colors even to the smaller screen. The team also leveraged the VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) on the handheld screen to give a smoother gameplay feeling to players.
"The lower framerate limit for VRR is typically 40 FPS, but Assassin's Creed Shadows runs at 30 FPS on Switch™ 2," Bruno explains. "We didn't want to compromise on that aspect, and so we built a dedicated algorithm that keeps VRR enabled even at 30 FPS, keeping the game as fluid and responsive as possible!"
Switch™-specific features
The Nintendo Switch™ 2 system version of Assassin's Creed Shadows brings fresh and dynamic ways to dive into the game. Touch screen navigation makes interacting with menus, maps, and the hideout more intuitive than ever.