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AC Shadows is locked at 30 FPS during cutscenes and many fans don’t like this idea

Many players are quite shocked that developers from Ubisoft decided to implement 30 FPS cap during AC Shadows cutscenes. Some even believe that in this state the game is unplayable.

Damian Gacek

AC Shadows is locked at 30 FPS during cutscenes and many fans don’t like this idea, image source: Assasin's Creed: Shadows, developer: Ubisoft Quebec.
AC Shadows is locked at 30 FPS during cutscenes and many fans don’t like this idea Source: Assasin's Creed: Shadows, developer: Ubisoft Quebec.

to play at all. However, there is also one more, quite strong we may add, movement among fans – those who loudly complain about 30 FPS in cutscenes.

30 FPS controversy in AC Shadows

Technology is going forward quite fast. Of course, changes are also visible in the gaming world. Games are prettier and prettier, more and more like reality. However, there is a cost to that – hardware. While specs of consoles are fixed and players have to come to with the fact that they are restricted by them, those using PC are more mobile in this case. They can push the visual and gameplay boundary as far as their computers allow.

The above also means that those with the best machines are looking for opportunities to test their configurations. So, artificial restrictions, especially in new games, are never a pleasant sight. Now you ask me why I have written such a long introduction…

It seems that many people do not like Ubisoft decision to introduce 30 FPS cap during cutscenes. Some even believe it makes them unplayable. Of course, there is a solid reasoning behind this restriction – thanks to that developers can use more detailed models and better effects than in the rest of the game. At the same time, weaker computers can handle cinematics better. On the other hand, if you run the game in over 100 FPS and you are suddenly capped to 30 FPS, it can impact your experience. The best option would be to implement the possibility to toggle this feature. Sadly, there is none.

If you want to play AC Shadows, it is a good opportunity to read pay for it). Good luck.

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Damian Gacek

Author: Damian Gacek

Graduate of English Philology and English in Public Communication. His portfolio includes a scientific article on video game translation. Working with Gamepressure.com since 2019, writing for various departments. Currently, deals with guides and occasionally s the newsroom. Interested in electronic entertainment since childhood. Loves RPGs and strategies, often also immersing himself in the depths of indie games. In his free time, works on a book and learns film editing.