Ubisoft has confirmed that Assassin's Creed Shadows will run on Steam Deck at launch, which is great albeit unexpected news. It's unexpected, because last month Ubisoft ruled out Steam Deck support, pointing out—quite reasonably—that Valve's handheld is "below our minimum specs for PC".

Ubisoft has some good news for Steam Deck owners looking to sink into Assassin's Creed Shadows later this month: after

Looks like Ubisoft managed to get it optimized enough, after insisting that the requirements are just too high.

Yes, you'll be able to play the latest Assassin's Creed game on Valve's gaming handheld from day one. Ubisoft has confirmed that Assassin's Creed Shadows will be playable on Steam Deck when it launches next week.

Wondering when Assassin's Creed Shadows releases? This guide reveals the official global launch date, times, as well as when you can preload the game.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows is the first major Ubisoft game to release day one on Steam since 2019. Previously, the publisher prioritised its own digital store, as well as the Epic Games Store, at launch. Late last year, the company brought Assassin’s Creed Mirage to Steam, as well as Star Wars Outlaws, after other stores.

Assassin's Creed Shadows director Jonathan Dumont has revealed how long it will take players to complete the game's campaign and side content.

For players that wish to experience the Assassin's Creed series before Shadows releases, these are the five games represent it best.