Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed Shadows is still astounding gamers with the level of detail, such as real-time snow melting, which dynamically reacts to weather changes. The Feudal Japan backdrop has already stunned with its gorgeous landscapes and interactive world, and this latest finding is another testament to how realistic the game’s dynamic world is.
Snow Melts in Real Time After Storms
Ubisoft had already confirmed Assassin’s Creed Shadows would have seasons, but now fans are seeing for themselves just how much the Assassin’s Creed world can be transformed. One community member, ACV_X, showed a brief video clip of what happens when the snow slowly melts off a clearing storm as the sun rises. The effect reconstructs the landscape from white sheet of snow to green grass blades, in real-time.
This degree of environmental interactivity is rare for open-world games and helps to foster the sense immersion of Assassin’s Creed Shadows. Players are now able to witness the cycle of the seasons in a natural and smooth way, and the world now truly comes to life.
A Blockbuster Hit upon Launch
Aside from being a commercial hit, Assassin’s Creed Shadows has also been a huge hit:
- More than 1 million players signed up for the game on release day, including through Ubisoft+.
- It has a “Very Positive” review rating on Steam, with 81% of player reviews being positive.
- Other game developers from other studios, such as Baldur’s Gate 3’s publishing director, have complimented its combat mechanics.
Mixed Criticisms of Story and Repeated Quests
In spite of commendations for graphics and combat set pieces, some critics of the narrative and repetitive quest line have been offered by a few. Nevertheless, its high opening week sales suggest Assassin’s Creed Shadows has caught a huge following and is Ubisoft’s largest Assassin’s Creed game in years.
With that kind of warm welcome, Ubisoft will most probably continue to release patches and new content into the game in order to enhance its immersive open-world experience even further.
