Assassin's Creed Shadows (AC Shadows)

Best and Recommended Settings

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AC Shadows - Best and Recommended Settings
Here are the best and recommended settings to play Assassin's Creed Shadows (AC Shadows). See the best video, controls, and audio settings, as well as the most optimal interface and gameplay settings here!

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Best and Recommended Settings for AC Shadows

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Video Keyboard Controller
Audio Interface Gameplay

Best Video Settings

Video Settings
Performance Options Performance
Set to Performance for more FPS. Quality mode is capped at 30 FPS.
(Xbox Series X and PS5 only)
Brightness 5 (Default)
Set brightness to default. Increase or decrease as needed.
Contrast 5 (Default)
Set to the default of 5 for best visibility.
HDR
Maximum Luminance Set Relative to Display
Different HDR-capable displays have a set Maximum Luminance, measured in nits. Set this to match your display's capabilities.
(HDR Displays only)
Exposure 0.0–0.5
Set to 0.0–0.5 to adjust for brightness relative to your HDR display.
(HDR Displays only)
Post-Effects
Chromatic Aberration Off
Turn off for better visual clarity and less distracting visual effects.
Motion Blur Off
Disabling this will enhance the fluidity of action and camera movement.

Performance Options Explained

On Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5, players can choose between Quality mode, prioritizing higher resolution and graphical fidelity, and Performance mode, which favors higher frame rates.

The Xbox Series S, however, is locked to 30 FPS with graphics comparable to the Performance Mode of the other consoles.

Quality or Performance?

What Is HDR?

HDR, or High Dynamic Range, can potentially make the visual experience more immersive by providing a wider range of colors and a greater contrast between light and dark.

Best Mouse and Keyboard Settings

Mouse and Keyboard Settings
Walking Speed 10
Sensitivity User Preference
Aiming Sensitivity User Preference
Recommended to be set a lower value than your general Sensitivity
Acceleration Off
Disable for more consistent camera movement and aiming
Left-Handed Layout Auto
Invert X Axis Off
Invert Y Axis Off
Invert Aiming X Axis Off
Invert Aiming Y Axis Off
Invert Scroll Off
Look Cursor Off
Always Show Cursor Off

List of Controls

Best Controller Settings

Controller Settings
Left-Handed Layout Off
Auto-Movement On
Walking Speed 10
HUD Toggle On
Vibration
Gameplay User Preference
Cinematics User Preference
Interface User Preference
Orientation
Invert X Axis Off
Invert Y Axis Off
Invert Aiming X Axis Off
Invert Aiming Y Axis Off
Sensitivity
X-Axis User Preference
Y-Axis User Preference
Sticks
Left Stick Dead Zone 10–20%
Increase percentage if experiencing stick drift
Left Stick Threshold 100%
Right Stick Dead Zone 10–20%
Increase percentage if experiencing stick drift
Right Stick Threshold 100%
Triggers
L2/LT Dead Zone 10%
Increase percentage if trigger is too sensitive
R2/RT Threshold 100%
L2/LT Dead Zone 10%
Increase percentage if trigger is too sensitive
R2/RT Threshold 100%

List of Controls

Best Audio Settings

Jump to an Audio Category!
General Captions Narration

Best General Audio Settings

General Audio Settings
Master Volume User Preference
Voice Volume 100%
Music Volume 100%
Foley FX Volume 100%
Gameplay FX Volume 100%
Menu Volume User Preference
Ambient FX Volume 100%
Voice Language Japanese / Portuguese
(Immersive Mode On)
▶ All Language Options
Immersive Mode On
Usability
Music Frequency Normal
Dynamic Range User Preference
Focus Mix Off
Audio Glossary Settings
Climb Cue Off
Grapple Cue Off
Loot Cue Off / On
Turn on to find Loot easier or off to encourage more free exploration
Aiming: Body Off
Collision Cue Off
Line of Sight Broken Off / On
Enable if new to AC stealth mechanics

Best Caption Settings

Caption Settings
Subtitles On
Direction Off
Speaker Name On
Emotion Off
Closed Captions On
Gameplay Captions Off
Readability
Size User Preference
Background Off
Text Color White
Wide Spacing User Preference

Best Narration Settings

Narration Settings
Described Cinematics Off
Can only be turned on if Voice Language is set to English
Screen Narration Off
If turned on, will only be available with English interface text
Narration Pacing User Preference
Narration Voice User Preference

Best Interface Settings

Interface Settings
Safezone Calibration Set to Match Display
Text Language User Preference
Color Preset User Preference
Text Size Small
Icon Size Small
HUD Settings
HUD Preset Default
HUD Opacity 100%
HUD Background Off

Best Gameplay Settings

Gameplay Settings
Input Mode User Preference
Guided Exploration Mode Off
Turning this setting on will render some Achievements / Trophies unobtainable
Difficulty Tuning
Combat Difficulty Normal
Stealth Difficulty Normal
Guaranteed Assassination On
Assassinations are instant kills with this setting on. Turn off for more challenging combat.
Playstyle
Aim Assist Full
Dialogue Icons All
Quick Time Events Default
Area Loot On
Melee Attack Mode Normal
Photo Mode On
Camera Settings
Lock-On Camera Default
Camera Follow Off
Screen Shake Off
Sensitive Content
Dismemberment User Preference
Blood FX User Preference

Assassin's Creed Shadows Related Guides

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Beginner Guides
What to Do First What to Buy and Sell First
How to Heal How to Save
How to Sheathe Weapons How to Switch Weapons
How to Sprint How to Parry
How to Deflect How to Engrave Weapons and Armor
Dialogue Symbols Explained How to Use Pathfinder Mode
Gameplay Guides
How to Unlock Yasuke How to Make Yasuke Dab
How to Switch Characters How to Change Seasons
How to Get the Assassin Armor Set How to Transmog
Best Hideout Building Upgrades How to Get More Scouts
How to Respec Abilities How to Remove Wanted Status
What to Do with Castle Keys How to Wear Hood
Exchange Store Guide All Horse Controls
What to Do with Red Barrels Should You Play as Yasuke or Naoe?
How to Claim Deluxe Edition Items All Hideout Buildings
What are Orange Enemies? How to Track a Quest
How to Daze Enemies -
Farming Guides
Knowledge Points Mastery Points
XP Money (Mon)
Data Fragments Hideout Resources
FAQs
Can You Play Offline? What Happens When You Die?
Where is Imai Sokyu? Can You Change the Time?
What Does Praying Do? Should You Help NPCs?
Is There a Battle Pass? What are Anomalies?
Should You Turn On Immersive Mode? Should You Play in Canon Mode or Not?
Should You Turn Guided Exploration On or Off? Can Yasuke Climb and Parkour?
Game Settings Guides
List of Controls Best Settings
Quality or Performance? All Language Options
Guaranteed Assassination Setting -

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