Assassin’s Creed Shadows
Experience an epic historical action-adventure story set in feudal Japan! Become a lethal shinobi Assassin and a powerful legendary...
- Apple M1 chip or later
- macOS 15.0 or later
Description
Experience an epic historical action-adventure story set in feudal Japan! Become a lethal shinobi Assassin and a powerful legendary samurai as you explore a beautiful open world in a time of chaos. Switch seamlessly between two unlikely allies as you discover their common destiny. Master complementary playstyles, create your shinobi league, customize your hideout, and usher in a new era for Japan.
• Explore the captivating open world of feudal Japan, from spectacular castle towns and bustling ports to peaceful shrines and war-ravaged landscapes. Adventure through unpredictable weather, changing seasons, and reactive environments.
• Become Naoe, a shinobi Assassin, and Yasuke, a legendary samurai, as you experience their riveting stories and master their complementary playstyles. As Naoe, use stealth to avoid detection and agility to confound your enemies. As Yasuke, strike your foes with lethal precision and power. Unlock new skills, gear, and progression independently for each character.
• Make information your weapon as you explore the world, and build your own network of spies to be your eyes and ears across locations to hunt down your next target. Along the way, recruit new allies with unique abilities to help accomplish your missions.
Minimum specs :
• Resolution/FPS using dynamic resolution and MetalFX: 720p at 30 FPS
• Chip: M1 Max / M2 Pro
• Ray-tracing: Software selective
• Hardware recommendations for sustained performance: MacBook Pro, iMac, Mac Mini, Mac Studio, Mac Pro
• RAM: 16 GB
• OS: macOS Sequoia (15)
• Storage: 130GB of free space
WHAT’S NEW
Version 1.0.34:
PATCH HIGHLIGHTS
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Various bug fixes and balancing.
REQUIREMENTS
• Apple M1 chip or later
• macOS 15.0 or later
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Size
164.92GB
Previous Versions
Editor-checked details
Recommend only for an M1 Max, M2 Pro or stronger Mac with at least 16 GB RAM; base M1/M2 owners should not infer minimum-quality play merely from a generic compatibility badge. Workflow: reserve 170 GB; back up saves/account/DLC; record 1.0.33 and SHA-256; test Low at 30 FPS; complete one Naoe and one Yasuke encounter; test seasons, hideout, map and saving; then tune MetalFX. Compare Hitman: World of Assassination for systemic stealth, Ghost of Tsushima for open-world samurai play after checking platform availability, or Lies of P for action RPG after confirming Mac requirements.
Pros
- Naoe’s stealth, traversal and tools contrast clearly with Yasuke’s direct samurai combat, letting objectives support different strategies. The Sengoku-era open world combines day/night, dynamic weather, seasons, reactive environments, a scout network and a customisable hideout, adding layers to exploration and target hunting. MetalFX and a native Apple-silicon release deliver full-scale visuals, while Apple lists English, Simplified/Traditional Chinese, Japanese and Korean interfaces/subtitles.
Cons
- Hardware requirements are exceptionally high: M1 Max/M2 Pro is the minimum starting point, while base M1/M2 and Intel do not qualify; even minimum targets only 720p/30 FPS. The 130-GB requirement and large updates pressure SSD capacity, so real installation needs more headroom. Open-world outposts and material collection can repeat, and managing equipment/skills for two protagonists is substantial. Some cosmetics, expansions and currency cost extra, while account/network services affect Project rewards and cloud saves. Long high-quality sessions bring power, fan and throttling pressure. The game contains frequent realistic violence and weapons.
Installation steps
- This page covers Assassin’s Creed Shadows 1.0.33. Ubisoft/Apple list macOS Sequoia 15, an M1 Max or M2 Pro, 16 GB RAM and 130 GB free as the Mac minimum, targeting 720p/30 FPS with dynamic resolution and MetalFX. Base M1/M2 and Intel Macs are outside that minimum. Keep at least 170 GB free on SSD. Back up saves, Ubisoft Connect account/DLC state and graphics settings; record 1.0.33 and SHA-256. First test at Low, a 30-FPS cap and without overlays: Naoe stealth, Yasuke combat, seasonal weather, hideout, map travel, quest saving and loading. Raise textures, shadows and MetalFX one setting at a time.
Uninstallation steps
- Leave combat, wait for autosave to finish in a safe area, then return to the title screen. Copy local saves, settings, Photo Mode work and the account/DLC list; label 1.0.33, protagonist progress, target chain, hideout level, last-save time and SHA-256. Load the copy offline and complete one stealth takedown, combat, map travel and another save. Disable cloud sync only after quitting and preserve local/remote copies during conflicts. Do not delete the only save while uninstalling. After reinstalling, use a new save to verify 30 FPS, controller, audio and MetalFX before restoring a copy; never overwrite when DLC or version is mismatched.
Common errors and fixes
- For launch failure or an incompatible-device message, confirm M1 Max/M2 Pro-class or better rather than merely “M-series,” and update to macOS 15. For low space, damaged installation or update loops, verify 130 GB free and SHA-256. For fluctuating FPS or heat, cap 30 FPS, use dynamic resolution, lower shadows/clouds/crowds, disable overlays and connect power; minimum hardware only targets 720p. If the mouse stops responding, change display mode, disconnect extra controllers and reset bindings. If quest targets, Black Tides or rewards do not trigger, verify 1.0.33, online account, story prerequisites and DLC, then load a pre-trigger copy. If Downloaded Content crashes, start offline, clear cache, retain logs and contact Ubisoft.
What changed in this version
- Version 1.0.33 adds the free Black Tides story quest, in which two elite Templars called the Black Cross come to Japan to hunt Naoe and Yasuke. It also adds the Riptides and Undertow crossover Projects to the Animus HUB, with themed outfits, weapons, trinkets and more, expands end-game play, and includes balancing, progression, interface and stability fixes. Complete relevant story prerequisites and keep the account online before starting. This page records only the channel-public 1.0.33 scope and does not cite changes from other builds.
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