Ubisoft’s highly anticipated game, Assassin’s Creed Shadows, is set to make a groundbreaking move by releasing on Mac platforms alongside its traditional console and PC releases. The game is scheduled to launch on November 15, and Mac users with Apple silicon will be able to access the standard edition through the Mac App Store on day one.
This decision aligns with both Ubisoft’s and Apple’s strategies to expand their presence in the gaming industry. Ubisoft has a history of embracing new platforms, including Google Stadia and Amazon Luna, and was one of the first publishers to release games on these cloud streaming services. Apple, on the other hand, has been actively working to enhance its gaming capabilities, introducing features like MetalFX Upscaling and the Fast Resource Loading API to improve performance.
The recent introduction of the M3 silicon chip has significantly enhanced gaming on Macs, as demonstrated by Digital Trends’ Luke Larsen who successfully ran Baldur’s Gate 3 on the M3 MacBook Air. While Mac may not be the optimal platform for playing Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Ubisoft’s decision to offer a day one release for MacOS indicates their confidence in the platform’s gaming potential.
Overall, this move signifies a significant step forward for Mac gaming and highlights the evolving landscape of the gaming industry. With Assassin’s Creed Shadows set to make its mark on Mac platforms, players can look forward to a new and immersive gaming experience on their Apple devices.