Assassin's Creed Shadows Snow Is Even More Impressive Than…

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Snow in Assassin's Creed Shadows realistically melts around fires, adding to the game's impressive detail.
The latest installment in the series has shattered records, reaching a 2-million-player milestone.
Players are amazed by the game's realism, including seasonal cycles, weather effects, and intricate snow mechanics.

The frozen snow in Assassin’s Creed Shadows features a detail that makes it more realistic and impressive than many may realize. The latest installment in the legendary open-world action-adventure franchise finally launched on March 20, following multiple delays and a major leak leading up to its release. Since then, gamers have flocked in droves to explore feudal Japan and continue the battle against the Templar Order. For many, Assassin’s Creed Shadows is already being hailed as a return to form for the beloved series.

The Assassin’s Creed series has delivered over a dozen mainline titles since its debut in 2007, including fan favorites like Assassin’s Creed 2 and Black Flag. Assassin’s Creed Shadows has already shattered records, becoming the most played game in the series on Steam, with over 63,000 concurrent players. Ubisoft also announced that the game has surpassed 2 million players across all platforms, outperforming previous hits like Origins and Odyssey. Many fans are hailing it as the most visually stunning installment yet, with intricate details—such as the way snow behaves—enhancing its realism.

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By Carley Garcia

A Reddit user, LongAndShortOfIt888, recently shared images highlighting the impressive snow mechanics in Assassin’s Creed Shadows. The first image features an elevated fire stand that doesn’t melt the snow on the ground but instead evaporates the frost from the railing near the flames. In a second image, the user showcases a floor-level brazier, where the surrounding snow has visibly melted. Many commenters were amazed by this discovery, while others, already aware of the detail, praised the game’s impressive level of realism.

Snow Melts From Fire but Not From Its Holders in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

One commenter also pointed out that the in-game map accurately reflects areas with heavy snowfall, allowing players to locate regions where snow is actively falling. Assassin’s Creed Shadows features an open world rich in detail, including a seasonal cycle that progresses over time and realistic weather effects like fog, storms, and snow that behaves authentically.

This isn’t the first time players have been amazed by the snow mechanics in the new game. Recently, a fan discovered that snow melts in real-time in Assassin’s Creed Shadows as the sun emerges after a snowstorm. Now, as players realize that snow only melts near actual fire—rather than the object holding it—the game’s incredible attention to detail is becoming even more apparent.

As players spend more time exploring Assassin’s Creed Shadows, even more subtle details in its immersive world are bound to be discovered. The game is already being hailed as one of Ubisoft’s best modern titles, which is a much needed success for the company following a series of disappointments. For many fans, Shadows marks a triumphant return to form for both the studio and the franchise.

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