Assassin’s Creed Shadows enhances realism with fluid simulation

Ubisoft's new game, Assassin's Creed Shadows, features an impressive technique for realistic wind effects. The game's developers used advanced technology to create a vivid open world filled with dynamic weather changes. When the wind blows in the game, everything responds. Leaves lift, grass sways, and the main character's hair moves. This creates an immersive experience that enhances the game's seasonal themes. Interestingly, the wind effect is not actually wind; it is generated by an invisible fluid simulation. This technique is part of a system called Atmos, designed to reflect the changing seasons as the story unfolds. Players can move through various environments, from snowy winter scenes to bright spring fields. At times, players can even change the seasons at will. The game also features cutting-edge ray-traced lighting effects. This technology enhances the visuals by providing realistic shadows and lighting in different settings. Digital Foundry highlighted how ray tracing improves the game's overall mood and storytelling. Without it, the visuals become flat and less engaging. Assassin's Creed Shadows is recommended for players looking to upgrade their gaming systems. It runs smoothly at 60 frames per second on the PlayStation 5 Pro with ray tracing. For PC gamers, newer graphics cards can easily support high frame rates and improved visuals.