Ubisoft has announced that the latest iteration of the record-breaking Assassin’s Creed franchise, Assassin’s Creed III, is available for Windows PC in stores and digitally via Uplay and Steam for $49.99.
Ubisoft Montreal has optimized Assassin’s Creed III for Windows PC with the inclusion of DirectX 11 support, high-resolution textures and multiple control options that deliver a stunning version of the newest entry in the Assassin’s Creed franchise.
Assassin’s Creed III, the first game to take advantage of the new Ubisoft-AnvilNext game engine, is set against the backdrop of the American Revolution during the late 18th century and introduces a new hero, Ratonhnhaké:ton, of Native American and English heritage. Adopting the name Connor, he becomes the new voice for justice in an ancient war between the Assassins and Templars. Gamers become an Assassin in the war for liberty against ruthless tyranny in the most stylized and fluid combat experience in the franchise to date. Assassin’s Creed III features unprecedented scope and scale.
Gamers looking to continue their Assassin’s Creed III experience can purchase the Assassin’s Creed III Deluxe Edition for $79.99 which includes the full game, four bonus single-player missions, a Season Pass for upcoming Assassin’s Creed III downloadable content, the official game soundtrack and a digital version of George Washington’s notebook.
PC gamers can also purchase the Griffin Bundle, which includes a limited edition (while supplies last) pair of Assassin’s Creed III and Rock the Vote–inspired CC Seduction sneakers via adidas.com (available until 12/31) and a PC Digital Download version of Assassin’s Creed III sold on the Uplay Shop at shop.ubi.com/Griffin.
Ubisoft has also revealed the minimum system requirements for Assassin's Creed III:
- Supported OS: Windows Vista (SP2) / Windows 7 (SP1) / Windows 8
- Processor: 2.66 GHz Intel Core2 Duo E8200 or 2.6 GHz AMD Athlon II X4 620 (2.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400 or 3 GHz AMD Phenom II X4 940 or better recommended)
- RAM: 2 GB (4 GB recommended)
- Video Card: 512 MB DirectX 10-compliant with Shader Model 4.0 or higher (see supported list)
- Sound Card: DirectX 10-compliant (5.1 surround sound recommended)
- DVD-ROM: Dual-layer drive
- Hard Drive Space: 17 GB
- Peripherals Supported: Windows-compatible keyboard, mouse, optional controller (Xbox 360 Controller for Windows recommended)
- Multiplayer: 256 kbps or faster broadband connection
- Supported Video Cards at Time of Release: AMD Radeon HD 4850 / 5000 / 6000 / 7000 series or better
NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT / 9 / 100 / 200 / 300 / 400 / 500 / 600 series or better
About Assassin's Creed III
Set against the backdrop of the American Revolution in the late 18th century, Assassin’s Creed III introduces a new hero, Ratohnhaké:ton, of Native American and English heritage. Adopting the name Connor, he becomes the new voice for justice in the ancient war between the Assassins and Templars. Players become an Assassin in the war for liberty against ruthless tyranny in the most stylized and fluid combat experiences in the franchise to date. Assassin’s Creed III spans the Revolutionary War, taking gamers from the vibrant, untamed frontier to bustling colonial towns and the intense, chaotic battlefields where George Washington’s Continental Army clashed with the imposing British Army.
Publisher: Ubisoft
Release Date: October 30, 2012
ESRB Rating: Mature
Platforms: Xbox 360, PS3, PC, Wii U
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