Assassin's Creed: Revelations

Assassin's Creed: Revelations

Developers
	Ubisoft Montreal
Windows	Ubisoft Ukraine
Publishers
	Ubisoft
Engines
	Anvil
Release dates
Windows	December 1, 2011
Reception
Metacritic	80
IGDB	82
Taxonomy
Monetization	One-time game purchase, DLC
Modes	Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Perspectives	Third-person
Controls	Direct control
Genres	Action, Stealth
Themes	Historical, Middle East
Series	Assassin's Creed

Assassin's Creed: Revelations is a singleplayer and multiplayer third-person action and stealth game in the Assassin's Creed series.

The game's multiplayer mode and online services shut down on January 25, 2024.

General information

Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source	DRM	Notes	Keys	OS
Retail
Amazon.com
Amazon.co.uk
Green Man Gaming		Gold Edition also available.
Humble Store		Gold Edition also available.
Steam		Gold Edition also available. Game can be launched directly from Uplay with -uplay_steam_mode .exe parameter
Ubisoft Store		Included with Ubisoft+. Standard edition only.
GamersGate (unavailable)

All versions require Ubisoft Connect DRM.

Version differences

The Gold Edition includes all DLC.

Monetization

DLC and expansion packs

Name	Notes
The Ancestors Character Pack	No longer useful with shutdown of online services
The Lost Archive	The DLC installer was distributed as a separate download by some resellers. It may refuse to install with recent installations of the base game; create a new registry key, HKLM\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{33A22B2D-55BA-4508-B767-BF2E9C21A73F}, then within it a new string named DisplayVersion and set its value to 1.03. Note, however, that it must have previously been activated with the accompanying code before the shutdown of the online services.
Mediterranean Traveler Pack	No longer useful with shutdown of online services

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Delete/rename video files[citation needed]
Go to <path-to-game>\Videos\. Delete or rename UBI_LOGO.bik. Go to the folder for your language (e.g. en for English). Delete or rename warning_disclaimer.bik.

Access Ubisoft Connect rewards & all DLC/bonus content

Ubisoft Connect Rewards and all bonus content is no longer available since Ubisoft shut down the online features of the game, including the DLC authentication server.

Use 1.save file with all bonus content activated

(Ubisoft Connect only) Download The Lost Archive Setup and Registry Fix (Ubisoft Connect only) Open Could not retrieve version number ACR FIX.reg and agree to the registry changes. (Ubisoft Connect only) Run AssassinsCreedRevelationsDLC3_Setup.exe and install the necessary DLC files. Download Gold Edition Unlocker. Navigate to the save game data location and unpack 1.save file from the archive in there (overwrite if prompted). (Steam only) Download the missing ACRPR.exe file. (Steam only) Move it into the <path-to-game> and use it to access The Lost Archive DLC. Notes: In-game progress will not be affected. This fix can be used with both new saves and already existing ones.

Desmond's Journey infinite loading screen

Downgrade files of the game (Steam)

Open Run using the ⊞ Win + R shortcut and enter steam://nav/console. In the console on Steam, enter download_depot 201870 201871 3788743185036498953. Once the console indicates that the depot download is complete, navigate to <Steam-folder>\steamapps\content\app_201870\depot_201871. Paste all the files, except systemdetection.dll, to <path-to-game>. Overwrite all prompted files. Notes The text in the offline prompt that appears after the title screen will change. The menu of the game will still indicate you are running v1.03.

The Lost Archive not launching

Downgrade files of the game (Steam)

See Desmond's Journey infinite loading screen before starting. Open Run using the ⊞ Win + R shortcut and enter steam://nav/console. In the console on Steam, enter download_depot 201870 201882 6947412385247558407. Once the console indicates that the depot download is complete, navigate to <Steam-folder>\steamapps\content\app_201870\depot_201882. Paste all the files to <path-to-game>. Overwrite all prompted files. Notes The text in the offline prompt that appears after the title screen will change. The menu of the game will still indicate you are running v1.03. This only works if you own The Lost Archive DLC on Steam.

The fix for both issues is to download the ACRPR.exe file used for both companies, which was removed from the Steam version with the patch of March 26, 2024

Patches

Patch 1.03 fixes various issues including FMVs crashing the game.

The Steam and Ubisoft Connect versions already have the patch applied.

Game data

In-game general settings (single player).

In-game HUD settings (single player).

Configuration file(s) location

System	Location
Windows	%USERPROFILE%\Documents\Assassin's Creed Revelations\ACRevelations.ini
Steam Play (Linux)	<SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/201870/pfx/

Save game data location

System	Location
Windows	<Ubisoft-Connect-folder>\savegames\<user-id>\40\ %LOCALAPPDATA%\Ubisoft Game Launcher\savegame_storage\<user-id>\40\
Steam Play (Linux)	<SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/201870/pfx/

Save game cloud syncing

System	Native	Notes
Steam Cloud
Ubisoft Connect

Video

In-game video settings (single player).

In-game video settings (multiplayer).

Graphics feature	State	WSGF	Notes
Widescreen resolution			16:9; other aspect ratios are letterboxed.
Multi-monitor			Game doesn't run at multi-monitor resolutions in multi-player.
Ultra-widescreen			Cutscenes and some menus are pillarboxed.
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed		See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Borderless fullscreen windowed		See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)		See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anti-aliasing (AA)		Up to 8x MSAA.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS and 120+ FPS		Double Buffering No frame rate or refresh rate cap. Major stutter and artifacting at 165hz.
High dynamic range display (HDR)		See the glossary page for potential alternatives.
Color blind mode		See the glossary page for potential workarounds.

Input

In-game control settings (single player).

In-game key map settings (single player).

In-game button map settings (single player).

Keyboard and mouse	State	Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration		Cannot be turned off.
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Keyboard and mouse prompts
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support
Controller remapping
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion

Controller types

XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts		Single player only.
Impulse Trigger vibration

PlayStation controllers		Remapped in-game.
PlayStation button prompts		Use this mod.
Motion sensors support
Light bar support
Adaptive trigger support
DualSense haptic feedback support
Connection modes	Wired, Wireless (Bluetooth)

Generic/other controllers		Remapped in-game.
Button prompts

Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Input prompt override
Haptic feedback
Simultaneous controller+KB/M		KB/M-only or Controller-only.

Audio

Audio feature	State	Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language	UI	Audio	Sub	Notes
English
Arabic				Fan translation, download.
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Czech
Danish
Dutch
French
German
Hungarian				Fan translation.
Italian
Norwegian
Polish
Portuguese
Russian				Retail only. Patch for digital release here.
Spanish
Swedish
Turkish				Fan translation.
Ukrainian				Fan translation.

Network

In-game camera settings (multiplayer).

In-game key map settings (multiplayer).

In-game button map settings (multiplayer).

Multiplayer types

Type	Native	Players	Notes
LAN play
Online play		8	Versus Multiplayer mode and online services will be shut down on January 25, 2024.

Connection types

Type	Native	Notes
Matchmaking
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Self-hosting
Direct IP

VR support

3D modes	State	GG3D	Notes
Nvidia 3D Vision			Use Helix Mod: Assassin's creed Revelations for better support.
TriDef 3D
iZ3D

Issues fixed

No In-game Audio

Change speaker setup[citation needed]

Go to the sound settings and select "Playback Devices", then select your device and change your current "Speaker Setup" settings. Switching from Surround Sound to Stereo can fix this issue, vice-versa. When the game opens, entering the Multiplayer menu appears to restore sound and should retain when you return to the Main menu. This is not a permanent fix, however, and will have to be performed with each startup of the game.

CTD after Opening and on Reload

If after the scene with the main character, and every subsequent load you have a CTD, as well as an Intel Core i3, i5, or i7 processor. Run the game in Windows 98/Me Compatibility mode, the game runs well thereafter.[citation needed]

Unable to Update to 1.03

Download the “updated version” of the patch 1.02

There are two versions of the 1.02 patch for the game, one of which will prevent 1.03 from being installed. “Error while patching file ACRSP.exe. Incorrect source file.”, it says. This can be fixed by reinstalling the game and [updated] patches, updating via the game's patcher if possible. If you have already downloaded the 1.02 patch, verify its version via these checksums: Outdated version of ac_revelations_1.02_eu.exe (Signed on Jan 17, 2012) MD5: 2A8A8BCF46EF103DE5F17E9996CE775B SHA-1: 515ED394092E1DA304B80ED21F13CB8CF8D45AB8 SHA-256: 593E59805B14ACB28195DD65110A36F781192BC8B28449C3BB8ABECB7F39C2E8 Updated version of ac_revelations_1.02_eu.exe (Signed on Jan 20, 2012) MD5: EBF65D2F45ECDC698228FCB3C80F1FAB SHA-1: 29D33371F46855570E171C871D3F11EFAC0C9D4A SHA-256: 58CDA138EC70F6130FC4CB4FB8E6B8BB0EEF5056881C2E7C7CBE76A81B158DF9

Game crashes immediately after launch

Delete or rename systemdetection.dll in <path-to-game>[citation needed]
Notes The 2024 Steam and Ubisoft Connect builds do not contain this file.

Flashing/Flickering while playing game

Delete or rename systemdetection.dll in <path-to-game>
Notes The 2024 Steam and Ubisoft Connect builds do not contain this file.

In-game stuttering, freezing issues

When using VSync,the game places most of its processing load on the first CPU core only(typically 99%) which may cause stuttering and occasional framerate dips on some systems while traversing through the map

This affinity fix also fixes the same issue with AC2, ACR and AC3 when using VSync.

Making affinity changes permanent (setting affinity in task manager only lasts until you exit the game):

1. Edit your preferred shortcut for launching the game (desktop and/or start menu)
2. In the target field, set the following (just put the default contents in double quotes and prepend cmd.exe /C ...):

• For a 4/4 (core/thread) CPU cmd.exe /C start "" /affinity e "<path-to-game>\ACRSP.exe"
• For a 4/8 and 8/8 (core/thread) CPU cmd.exe /C start "" /affinity fe "<path-to-game>\ACRSP.exe"
• For a 6/6 (core/thread) CPU cmd.exe /C start "" /affinity 3e "<path-to-game>\ACRSP.exe"
• For a 6/12 (core/thread) CPU cmd.exe /C start "" /affinity ffe "<path-to-game>\ACRSP.exe"
• For a 8/16 (core/thread) CPU and higher cmd.exe /C start "" /affinity fffe "<path-to-game>\ACRSP.exe"

Verify correct affinity by launching the game and checking affinity in task manager (see beginning).

To be used in Steam launch options, to launch the game directly from Steam, it must be a little different:

• Ex. for a 8/16 (core/thread) CPU and higher C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe /C start "" /affinity FFFE "<path-to-game>\ACRSP.exe" %command%

Game crashes during fight with Shahkulu in "The Renegade"

Limit framerate to 60fps.

This crash in Sequence 7 ("Underworld") occurs when using framerates higher than 60fps. To work around this, you can limit your FPS in-game using Vsync at 60hz: Open Options > Graphics. Set the "Resolution" option to your desired screen resolution, with the refresh rate at 60hz. Ensure Vsync is on, and save your settings. Load your save, and complete the fight with Shahkulu, ending the mission. Open Options > Graphics, and return your settings to your desired resolution, refresh rate, and Vsync state.

Other information

API

Technical specs	Supported	Notes
Direct3D	9.0c

Executable	32-bit	64-bit	Notes
Windows

Middleware

	Middleware	Notes
Physics	Havok Physics
Audio	Wwise
Cutscenes	Bink Video
Anti-cheat	PunkBuster

System requirements

Windows
	Minimum		Recommended
Operating system (OS)	XP SP3		Vista SP2, 7 SP1
Processor (CPU)	Intel Core 2 Duo E4400 2.0 GHz AMD Athlon 64 X2 4000+ 2.1 GHz		Intel Core 2 Duo E6700 2.6 GHz AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ 3.0 GHz
System memory (RAM)	1.5 GB (XP) 2 GB (Vista, 7)		2 GB
Storage drive (HDD/SSD)	12 GB
Video card (GPU)	ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT Nvidia GeForce 8600 GTS 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0 compatible Shader model 4.0 support		ATI Radeon HD 4700 Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT 512 MB of VRAM Shader model 5.0 support
Sound (audio device)	DirectX 9.0 compatible		Surround Sound 5.1 capable