Assassin's Creed Unity is getting a free 60 fps patch tomorrow
Summary
Ubisoft announced exciting updates for the Assassin's Creed franchise, including a free 60 fps performance patch for the 2014 title Assassin's Creed Unity, enhancing gameplay on modern consoles. Fans can now enjoy this classic with improved performance.
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What is a 60 FPS patch and why does it matter for Assassin's Creed Unity?
A 60 FPS patch unlocks the game to run at 60 frames per second instead of being capped at 30 FPS, providing smoother gameplay and more responsive controls on modern hardware like PS5. Assassin's Creed Unity from 2014 originally targeted 900p at around 30 FPS or lower on consoles due to performance issues at launch, making this update significant for enhancing the experience on current-gen systems.
Is Assassin's Creed Unity already playable at 60 FPS on PS5 without the patch?
Yes, on PS5 using the disc version without installing update 1.05, the game can run at 60 FPS via backward compatibility, but digital versions are locked to 30 FPS by the update. The upcoming official patch will enable 60 FPS for all versions on modern consoles.