Ubisoft released a performance update for Assassin’s Creed Syndicate, enabling 60 frames per second gameplay on current generation consoles. The patch, released on November 19, 2024, marks a technical enhancement for the 2015 title.
Technical Specifications
The update provides these performance targets:
- PS5 and PS5 Pro: 4K resolution at 60fps
- Xbox Series X: 4K resolution at 60fps
- Xbox Series S: 1080p resolution at 60fps
Update sizes vary significantly between platforms:
- PS5/PS5 Pro: 0.75 GB
- Xbox Series consoles: 31.8 GB
Performance Analysis
The game previously ran at 30fps on consoles, similar to its predecessor Assassin’s Creed Unity. As stated in Ubisoft’s official press release, the update enables players to “experience the spectacle of Victorian London in full 4K resolution at 60 FPS.”
“Syndicate has always been a bit underrated, good to see the upgrade to re-introduce the game to a new audience,” notes Twitter user Stradivari78.
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Community Response
Some players have expressed interest in updates for other titles in the series. According to the source documents, Unity, which currently runs at 30fps except when using the launch disk version, has received particular attention from some community members.
“I didn’t even like this game and it still makes me happy to see this,” states Twitter user Solidrev.
Sales and Availability
The update coincides with Ubisoft’s Black Friday promotion, offering discounts up to 75% on all editions until December 3, 2024. According to Ubisoft’s press release, the game is currently available on:
- PS5 and PS5 Pro
- PS4
- Xbox Series X|S
- Xbox One
- PC (via Ubisoft Connect, Epic Games Store, Steam)
- Amazon Luna
- Ubisoft+ Premium/Classics subscriptions
Looking Forward
Assassin’s Creed Shadows, as confirmed in the source materials, has been delayed by three months and will release on February 14, 2025, for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Apple Silicon Macs.