Assassin's Creed III Remastered

Assassin's Creed III Remastered is a 2019 remaster of the 2012 action-adventure video game Assassin's Creed III. It was developed by Ubisoft Barcelona as opposed to Ubisoft Montreal, the studio behind the original.

It was released on 29 March 2019 on Microsoft Windows, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4. A Nintendo Switch port was released on 21 May 2019.

Gameplay[edit | edit source]

Assassin's Creed III Remastered offers a substantial upgrade over the original, addressing some of the shortcomings seen in previous remaster efforts, such as Assassin's Creed: The Ezio Collection. This new version includes enhanced art assets, a revamped lighting system, and numerous gameplay tweaks. Notable improvements include a more detailed mini-map, an expanded crafting system, and elements of the stealth system from later series entries. Additionally, the remaster bundles all the original game's downloadable content and a remastered port of Assassin's Creed: Liberation HD.^[1] The multiplayer mode did not make a return.^[2]

Visually, Assassin's Creed III Remastered stands out with its new physically-based rendering lighting system, improved textures, and effects, including enhanced bloom, depth of field, and screen-space reflections. Performance across consoles has been significantly improved, with more stable frame rates and higher resolutions, particularly on the PS4 Pro and Xbox One X. However, the Xbox One S version sees a lower resolution and some performance issues. Liberation, included in the package, also benefits from enhanced resolution and performance, especially on the more powerful consoles. Overall, Ubisoft's effort brings meaningful improvements to Assassin's Creed III.^[1] The Nintendo Switch is mostly based on the original PS3/Xbox 360/ Wii U releases, but the port included slight graphical enhancments and improvements to gameplay mechanics, as well as several exclusive features such as motion-controlled aiming, a HUD optimized for the Nintendo Switch, a touchscreen interface, HD rumble, and, of course, portability.^[3]

Synopsis[edit | edit source]

Relive the Revolution
Relive the American Revolution or experience it for the first time in Assassin's Creed® III Remastered, with enhanced graphics and improved gameplay mechanics. Plus, Assassin's Creed Liberation Remastered and all solo DLC content are included.

Fight for Freedom
1775, the American Colonies are about to revolt. As Connor, a Native American Assassin, secure liberty for your people and your nation. From bustling city streets to the chaotic battlefields, assassinate your foes in a variety of deadly ways with a vast array of weaponry.

A New Visual and Gameplay Experience
Play the iconic Assassin's Creed III with enhanced graphics, now featuring 4K resolution, new character models, polished environment rendering and more. The gameplay mechanics have been revamped as well, improving your experience and your immersion.

Additional Content
All the original solo DLC, including The Tyranny of King Washington, and the entire game Assassin's Creed Liberation Remastered are included in the game.

A NEW WAY TO PLAY ASSASSIN'S CREED
Assassin's Creed III Remastered is now available on the Nintendo Switch. The Nintendo Switch version includes improvements to gameplay mechanics, as well as several exclusive features including motion-controlled aiming, a HUD optimized for the Nintendo Switch, a touchscreen interface, HD rumble – and, of course, portability.^[4]

Development[edit | edit source]

Assassin's Creed III Remastered was first revealed in September 2018 as a Season Pass bonus for Assassin's Creed: Odyssey.^[5]

Release[edit | edit source]

Assassin's Creed III Remastered was released on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Microsoft Windows on 29 March 2019, with all previous single-player downloadable content included, and a remastered port of Assassin's Creed: Liberation HD,^[6] while a Nintendo Switch release followed on 21 May 2019.^[3] A Japan-exclusive double pack bundled with Assassin's Creed: The Ezio Collection was released on PlayStation 4 on 8 December 2022.^[7]

Marketing[edit | edit source]

On 7 February 2019 a graphics comparison trailer was released.^[8] On 14 February an announcement trailer for the Switch port was released.^[9] On 29 March the launch trailer released.^[10]