New consoles often allow you to rediscover older games in a completely different light. This is exactly what is currently happening with Assassin’s Creed Unity, an episode of the famous Ubisoft series released in 2014 on PlayStation 4.
Following a recent update which improves the game’s performance, many players on PS5 Pro are relaunching this adventure taking place during the French Revolution. The result surprises even the most experienced fans of the series.
Assassin’s Creed Unity gets a major update
This week, Ubisoft rolled out a notable update for Assassin’s Creed Unity. The most notable change concerns the addition of support for 60 frames per second. At the time of its release, the game was mainly talked about for its numerous technical problems. These concerns had a strong impact on its critical reception, which explains its score of 70 on Metacritic.
Over time, the majority of these issues have been corrected. Today, the game can be enjoyed in much better conditions than when it was launched. On PS5 Pro, the performance improvement particularly highlights the game’s artistic work. The environments of Paris, the population density in the streets and the parkour animations stand out even more.
PS5 Pro players rediscover the beauty of gaming
The new update quickly caught the attention of the PlayStation community. On Reddit, a message dedicated to the game has become particularly popular on the page dedicated to the PS5 Pro. Many players share their astonishment at the visual quality of the title. One player summed up the overall impression with this remark: “He still looks great today.” Another popular comment also states: “In my opinion, this is still the best looking Assassin’s Creed.”
The discussions especially highlight the visual richness of the environment and the unique atmosphere of the city. One player explains for example: “The graphics are always top notch, the atmosphere is incredible (the population density is crazy) and the parkour is simply brilliant.”
A game long underestimated because of its launch
When it was released in 2014, Assassin’s Creed Unity had a difficult launch. Numerous bugs and performance problems had greatly tarnished its image. Many players abandoned the game quickly, which prevented some fans from discovering its qualities.
Looking back, many observers today consider Unity to be one of the most ambitious episodes of the franchise. The reconstruction of Paris during the French Revolution still remains impressive today. The population density in the streets, the accessible buildings and the character animations had already placed the game among the most ambitious productions of its time.
An interesting promotion on the PlayStation Store
Players who want to rediscover Assassin’s Creed Unity can currently take advantage of a significant discount. The game is available on the PlayStation Store for $10.79 instead of $29.99, a price drop of 64%.
Even without specific improvements for the PS5 Pro, the game takes full advantage of the console’s power to provide a much smoother experience. For many players, this update represents the perfect opportunity to rediscover an episode that never really had the chance to show its full potential.