Assassin’s Creed Shadows Makes Its Debut on Nintendo Switch 2: PS5 and Xbox Series S Graphics Comparison Revealed
Ubisoft’s highly anticipated release, Assassin’s Creed Shadows, has garnered significant attention as it launches simultaneously on multiple platforms, including the Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series S.
With a video comparison now circulating online, fans and analysts have taken a closer look at how the Switch 2 version measures up visually and performance-wise against its more powerful console counterparts. First revealed during an official Nintendo Direct earlier this year, Assassin’s Creed Shadows was confirmed as a key title for the next-generation Nintendo Switch 2 hardware.
Developed by Ubisoft, the game brings the acclaimed Assassin’s Creed franchise to Nintendo’s latest platform, aiming to provide a comparable experience to those found on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S, despite anticipated hardware differences. The newly released comparison footage showcases several graphical adjustments on the Nintendo Switch 2.
As expected, elements such as lighting, level of detail, textures, animations, shadows, draw distance, and reflections have been scaled back.
These changes are necessary to optimize performance on Nintendo’s hardware.
Nonetheless, the fundamental experience of Assassin’s Creed Shadows remains intact, with its signature open-world design and the series’ celebrated aesthetic preserved across all versions. One of the primary issues highlighted in early analysis is the frame rate performance.
While Ubisoft has set a 30 frames-per-second target for Assassin’s Creed Shadows on the Nintendo Switch 2, the game occasionally dips below this mark in urban environments with a higher concentration of NPCs.
This is a common challenge in large-scale open-world games, especially on less powerful hardware.
Ubisoft has acknowledged these concerns and reassured players that performance improvements are planned, with post-launch patches in development to address frame rate stability and further optimize gameplay. In a recent statement, a Ubisoft representative emphasized the team’s commitment to providing ongoing support for the title on all platforms.
The company has outlined plans for updates aimed at refining performance on the Nintendo Switch 2, ensuring that players receive the most seamless experience possible. Players eager to experience Assassin’s Creed Shadows on their platform of choice won't have to wait long—the game becomes available on Nintendo Switch 2 tomorrow via the eShop, coinciding with its launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S.
Early gameplay footage, totaling over 35 minutes, surfaced earlier today and offers a detailed preview of the Nintendo Switch 2 version’s capabilities. As Nintendo continues to expand its library of third-party titles, Assassin’s Creed Shadows stands out as a significant milestone for cross-platform releases.
With its arrival on the Switch 2, Ubisoft reinforces its ongoing partnership with Nintendo, bringing one of its most renowned franchises to the next generation of handheld gaming hardware.
With a video comparison now circulating online, fans and analysts have taken a closer look at how the Switch 2 version measures up visually and performance-wise against its more powerful console counterparts. First revealed during an official Nintendo Direct earlier this year, Assassin’s Creed Shadows was confirmed as a key title for the next-generation Nintendo Switch 2 hardware.
Developed by Ubisoft, the game brings the acclaimed Assassin’s Creed franchise to Nintendo’s latest platform, aiming to provide a comparable experience to those found on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S, despite anticipated hardware differences. The newly released comparison footage showcases several graphical adjustments on the Nintendo Switch 2.
As expected, elements such as lighting, level of detail, textures, animations, shadows, draw distance, and reflections have been scaled back.
These changes are necessary to optimize performance on Nintendo’s hardware.
Nonetheless, the fundamental experience of Assassin’s Creed Shadows remains intact, with its signature open-world design and the series’ celebrated aesthetic preserved across all versions. One of the primary issues highlighted in early analysis is the frame rate performance.
While Ubisoft has set a 30 frames-per-second target for Assassin’s Creed Shadows on the Nintendo Switch 2, the game occasionally dips below this mark in urban environments with a higher concentration of NPCs.
This is a common challenge in large-scale open-world games, especially on less powerful hardware.
Ubisoft has acknowledged these concerns and reassured players that performance improvements are planned, with post-launch patches in development to address frame rate stability and further optimize gameplay. In a recent statement, a Ubisoft representative emphasized the team’s commitment to providing ongoing support for the title on all platforms.
The company has outlined plans for updates aimed at refining performance on the Nintendo Switch 2, ensuring that players receive the most seamless experience possible. Players eager to experience Assassin’s Creed Shadows on their platform of choice won't have to wait long—the game becomes available on Nintendo Switch 2 tomorrow via the eShop, coinciding with its launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S.
Early gameplay footage, totaling over 35 minutes, surfaced earlier today and offers a detailed preview of the Nintendo Switch 2 version’s capabilities. As Nintendo continues to expand its library of third-party titles, Assassin’s Creed Shadows stands out as a significant milestone for cross-platform releases.
With its arrival on the Switch 2, Ubisoft reinforces its ongoing partnership with Nintendo, bringing one of its most renowned franchises to the next generation of handheld gaming hardware.
