Assassin’s Creed Shadows has officially launched, drawing in waves of gamers and, predictably, stirring up some colorful chatter across social media. When a blockbuster game hits the PC scene, you can bet the modding community gets right to work—tinkering and tailoring to enhance or customize the experience in those trademark modder ways.
If you’ve ever dived into the Nexus Mods page right after an open-world game’s release, you know the drill: reshades and intro skippers almost always make an appearance. In the case of Assassin’s Creed this time around, a few reshades seem to stand out from the usual crowd.
First, let’s get something out of the way: the current trend with Shadows modders revolves around vibrant colors. It’s a classic modding move—crank up that contrast to give everything a punchier, more vivid look. Though it might seem like you’ve accidentally wandered into a kaleidoscope, it’s undeniably visually striking.
Two mods in particular, furqanowosho’s ‘Assassin’s Creed Shadows High Graphical Fidelity Ghost of Tsushima Reshade’ and 5vle’s ‘SHOGUN – Cinematic Reshade’, each add their own flair. They definitely inject more life into the visuals compared to the standard game, but they do run the risk of going overboard.
The former mod does an admirable job channeling the aesthetic of Ghost of Tsushima, although it takes more than just boosted saturation to echo the breathtaking landscapes crafted by Sucker Punch. Meanwhile, Shadow’s original graphics aren’t lacking in charm themselves. On the other hand, if you’re in the mood for something reminiscent of a cinematic experience, 5vle’s mod promises “filmic tones” and even throws in some artfully placed black bars for good measure.
For players seeking something a bit more understated, mods like RabbitDoesStuff’s ‘Rabbit’s Real Shadows Reshade’ or crubino’s ‘Simple Realistic for Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ might be just the thing. They maintain what the developers initially intended while adding a subtle enhancement.
If clutter-free gaming is your preferred style and you have strong opinions on clean visuals, check out X35129’s mod. This one strips away elements like the white outline that appears when you’re sneaking or looting bodies, perfect for those hardcore purists out there.
Not to be left out, if you detest waiting around or are all about skipping logos, there are already three mods designed to rush you past the intro. One even cleverly uses a thumbnail featuring a familiar face from The Office for that meme-tastic touch.
So, are you among the many diving into Shadows as it stands, or are you eagerly awaiting mods with specifics twists? Share your thoughts down in the comments!
