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Assassin's Creed 2 PC specs revealed

Published on 26th January 2010 by Joe Martin

The PC version of Assassin's Creed 2 will be out on March 16 and will include previously released DLC too.

Ubisoft has finally revealed exactly what the system requirements will be for the PC version of Assassin's Creed 2, as well as the release date.

Assassin's Creed 2 will be release on PC on March 16, 2010 in a pack that includes both of the DLC packs released as premium content for the console versions. There'll also be a new 'Black Edition' which will be exclusive to digital distribution outlets and which will come with extra, as yet unrevealed extra content.

Check out the required hardware below.

Minimum Configuration:
SUPPORTED OS: Windows XP (32-64 bits) /Windows Vista (32-64 bits)/Windows 7 (32-64 bits)
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8 GHZ or AMD Athlon X2 64 2.4GHZ
RAM: 1.5 GB Windows XP / 2 GB Windows Vista - Windows 7
Video Card: 256 MB DirectX 9.0-compliant card with Shader Model 3.0 or higher (see supported list)
Sound Card: DirectX 9.0-compliant sound card
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0
DVD-ROM: DVD-ROM dual-layer drive
Hard Drive Space: 8 GB
Peripherals Supported: Keyboard, mouse, optional controller
* This product does not support Windows 98/ME/2000/NT

Recommended Configuration:
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E6700 2.6 GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ or better
Video Card: GeForce 8800 GT or ATI Radeon HD 4700 or better
Sound: 5.1 sound card
Peripherals: Keyboard, mouse, joystick optional (Xbox 360 Controller for Windows recommended)

Supported Video Cards at Time of Release:
ATI RADEON X1950, HD 2000/3000/4000/5000 series
NVIDIA GeForce 7/8/9/100/200 series

Let us know your thoughts in the forums and don't forget to check out our Assassin's Creed 2 review for more info.

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shanky887614 26th January 2010, 13:14

epic fail this was released on tomshardware earlier today

NethLyn 26th January 2010, 13:16

Which is a big disaster if you don't read that site...

alpaca 26th January 2010, 13:21

dual layer DVD-rom. i didn't know that was mainstream? i tought it was for freaks that absolutetly and positively had to put more than 4.7 on a single disk.

there is however, 'dl' denoted on my dvd-drive. i guess that is 'dual layer'.

shanky887614 26th January 2010, 13:23

dual layer dvd writers are quite cheap now you can pick one up on amazon for £18 or arround the same as a standard dvd writer

Omnituens 26th January 2010, 13:56

win2k not supported, interesting.

Abhorsen 26th January 2010, 14:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by shanky887614
epic fail this was released on tomshardware earlier today

And???

I don't see Bit-tech claiming this is a breaking news exclusive?

Eggy 26th January 2010, 14:42

Hope Ubisoft has used the extra months to finetune the game for the PC version. Assasins Creed 1 was very playable but the official method for quitting the game still has me baffled.

Quote:

Originally Posted by shanky887614
epic fail this was released on tomshardware earlier today

Everything has to be epic these days it seems. sigh

SMIFFYDUDE 26th January 2010, 14:53

Epic fail shanky, everyone thinks your an idiot now

El Rando 26th January 2010, 15:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by SMIFFYDUDE
Epic fail shanky, everyone thinks your an idiot now

Epic Win

LeMaltor 26th January 2010, 15:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by shanky887614
epic fail this was released on tomshardware earlier today

Bias and shoddy reviews, steer clear!

uz1_l0v3r 26th January 2010, 15:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by SMIFFYDUDE
Epic fail shanky, everyone thinks your an idiot now

You're.

Narishma 26th January 2010, 15:56

More importantly, you forgot to mention that the game is $60. It seems like MW2 has set a precedent...

Eggy 26th January 2010, 16:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Narishma
More importantly, you forgot to mention that the game is $60. It seems like MW2 has set a precedent...

Not defending the higher than standard retail price but the game does include 2 DLC packs.

Aracos 26th January 2010, 17:15

Wow this is a strange feeling. For one in my life my computer passes the recommended requirements....except for the GPU :( Oh well it's about on par with a 4770 I think so I'll be fine :)

Any idea what DRM it's using?

TWeaK 26th January 2010, 17:30

Ha my donkey's years old 939 pc still scrapes through the minimum specs! Although, if it wasn't for the overclock from 2GHz to 2.5GHz I'd be screwed. Definitely time for an upgrade - just need to water the money tree more!

SNiiPE_DoGG 26th January 2010, 18:23

Its an amazing game on the xbox, but I suspect it'll be using Drac DRM of some sort :\

shanky887614 26th January 2010, 19:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Narishma
More importantly, you forgot to mention that the game is $60. It seems like MW2 has set a precedent...

http://www.play.com/Games/PC/4-/9606606/Assassin-Creed-II/Product.html

actually £26

unless you guys are talking bout the black edition

shanky887614 26th January 2010, 20:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by SMIFFYDUDE
Epic fail shanky, everyone thinks your an idiot now

thanks for the compliment XP

impar 26th January 2010, 20:38

Greetings!

Quote:

Originally Posted by storm20200
Any idea what DRM it's using?

Its required to have an internet connection to store save games on Ubisoft servers:
http://uk.pc.gamespy.com/pc/the-settlers-7-paths-to-a-kingdom/1063391p1.html

Farfalho 26th January 2010, 21:45

Great to see that DLC will be included and a Black Edition will be available. My girlfriend was going to buy me the White Edition for PS3 but I don't have the console. Cool to see that I can grab a special edition for PC yeah, way to go!

Aracos 27th January 2010, 05:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by impar
Greetings!
Quote:
Originally Posted by storm20200
Any idea what DRM it's using?
Its required to have an internet connection to store save games on Ubisoft servers:
http://uk.pc.gamespy.com/pc/the-settlers-7-paths-to-a-kingdom/1063391p1.html

Never thought I'd be complaining about DRM but I'm definately not buying this on PC, I'll just lend my cousins 360 copy. I can't be arsed with having to have different accounts for different publishers which would all need a different password. I'll have to pass :(

impar 27th January 2010, 10:28

Greetings!

More on that:
http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/62098

Evildead666 27th January 2010, 13:21

Will never purchase a game that REQUIRES a permanent connection to the Internet.
Especially if i have to join a "Social club" to be able to have save-games.....No, no and No.

erratum1 27th January 2010, 14:54

I've found that recommended specs don't mean much, that's why i like a demo i need to see with my own eyes if it runs well or like crap before i going shelling out money.

dinjo_jo 28th January 2010, 06:35

The idea to stay connected to internet is all crap and would be beaten down by some crackers