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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 9, 2010}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 9, 2010}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|October 1, 2010}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|October 1, 2010}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|assassins-creed-ii|86}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|assassin-s-creed-ii|90}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives|Third-person}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls|Direct control}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres|Action, Stealth}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes|Europe, Historical}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series|Assassin's Creed}} | ||
|steam appid = 33230 | |steam appid = 33230 | ||
|steam appid side = | |steam appid side = | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
|gogcom id side = | |gogcom id side = | ||
+ | |official site= https://www.ubisoft.com/en-us/game/assassins-creed-2/ | ||
+ | |hltb = 651 | ||
|strategywiki = Assassin's Creed II | |strategywiki = Assassin's Creed II | ||
+ | |mobygames = assassins-creed-ii_ | ||
|wikipedia = Assassin's Creed II | |wikipedia = Assassin's Creed II | ||
|winehq = 11230 | |winehq = 11230 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
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{{ii}} Game does not launch unless it is installed in the same drive as UPlay. | {{ii}} Game does not launch unless it is installed in the same drive as UPlay. | ||
{{--}} Very poor mouse input due to aggressive acceleration. A controller is highly recommended, though Xbox controllers may require a fix. See [[#Controller support|Controller support]]. | {{--}} Very poor mouse input due to aggressive acceleration. A controller is highly recommended, though Xbox controllers may require a fix. See [[#Controller support|Controller support]]. | ||
+ | {{--}} Poorly implemented out of sync frame cap. See [[#Issues_fixed|Issues fixed]]. | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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{{mm}} [https://store.steampowered.com/manual/33230 Official manual] | {{mm}} [https://store.steampowered.com/manual/33230 Official manual] | ||
{{mm}} [http://forums.ubi.com/forumdisplay.php/27-Assassin-s-Creed Official forums] | {{mm}} [http://forums.ubi.com/forumdisplay.php/27-Assassin-s-Creed Official forums] | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Assassins Creed II Video.png|In-game video settings.}} | {{Image|Assassins Creed II Video.png|In-game video settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/assassins-creed-ii | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/assassins-creed-ii | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = gold | |widescreen wsgf award = gold | ||
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|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
|ultrawidescreen = true | |ultrawidescreen = true | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = Cutscenes and some menus are pillarboxed. |
|4k ultra hd = true | |4k ultra hd = true | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
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|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = hackable |
− | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = It is possible to force the Anisotropic Filter externally from the graphics card control, but this will cause great delay in the game menu, as well as a considerable loss in the performance of the game. |
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = Up to 8x [[MSAA]]. | |antialiasing notes = Up to 8x [[MSAA]]. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ===Anisotropic Filter=== |
+ | You can force the anisotropic filter on the control panel of the graphics card at the cost of a noticeable loss of performance. The LOD quality improve substantially, but it is still very poor. | ||
+ | |||
+ | <gallery> | ||
+ | File: AC2 AF 0.png|AF OFF | ||
+ | File: AC2 AF 4.png|AF x4 | ||
+ | File: AC2 AF 8.png|AF x8 | ||
+ | File: AC2 AF 16.png|AF x16 | ||
+ | </gallery> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Input== | ||
{{Image|Assassins Creed II Controls.png|In-game control settings.}} | {{Image|Assassins Creed II Controls.png|In-game control settings.}} | ||
{{Image|Assassins Creed II Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}} | {{Image|Assassins Creed II Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}} | ||
{{Image|Assassins Creed II Gamepad Remapping.png|In-game button map settings.}} | {{Image|Assassins Creed II Gamepad Remapping.png|In-game button map settings.}} | ||
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Separate sliders for SFX, Character Voices and Music. | |separate volume notes = Separate sliders for SFX, Character Voices and Music. | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Hungarian | |language = Hungarian | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = hackable |
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = hackable |
|notes = [https://magyaritasok.hu/magyaritasok/assassins-creed-2/assassins-creed-2/1422 Fan translation]. | |notes = [https://magyaritasok.hu/magyaritasok/assassins-creed-2/assassins-creed-2/1422 Fan translation]. | ||
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Brazilian Portuguese | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = hackable |
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = hackable |
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
|notes = [https://tribogamer.com/traducoes/148_traducao-do-assassins-creed-ii-para-portugues-do-brasil.html Fan translation]. | |notes = [https://tribogamer.com/traducoes/148_traducao-do-assassins-creed-ii-para-portugues-do-brasil.html Fan translation]. | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Turkish | |language = Turkish | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = hackable |
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = hackable |
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
|notes = [https://oyunceviri.net/assassins-creed-2/ Fan translation]. | |notes = [https://oyunceviri.net/assassins-creed-2/ Fan translation]. | ||
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{{ii}} You can find various fixes in this [https://support.ubi.com/en-US/Games/2716 Ubisoft Support FAQ] | {{ii}} You can find various fixes in this [https://support.ubi.com/en-US/Games/2716 Ubisoft Support FAQ] | ||
{{ii}} [http://forums.ubi.com/forumdisplay.php/189-AC-Community-Technical-Help-and-Advice-Forum Ubisoft Community Technical Support] | {{ii}} [http://forums.ubi.com/forumdisplay.php/189-AC-Community-Technical-Help-and-Advice-Forum Ubisoft Community Technical Support] | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Excessive Stuttering/Tearing with Vsync On or Off=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Ingame FPS Cap workaround and CPU load fix|fix= | ||
+ | {{ii}} This is caused by 2 issues - a uneven 59fps fps cap and excessive cpu load when using Vsync | ||
+ | |||
+ | # To fix the uneven cap. Set the refresh rate to 50hz in game instead and use the Vsync as below. | ||
+ | # Use Nvidia's Adaptive Vsync in the Nvidia Control Panel or AMD's equivalent Dynamic Vsync. This minimises Vsync drops to 25fps | ||
+ | # When using VSync, excessive single core use is also evident (typically 99%) with any Quad Core CPU and above. Removing the first core of your cpu availability manually using the Task Manager affinity or alternatively using utility Process Lasso to automatically remove CPU 0 access from the AC2 executable resolves this. | ||
+ | The affinity fix also fixes the same issue with ACB, ACR and AC3 when using VSync. | ||
+ | }} | ||
===Lights shine through walls and other objects=== | ===Lights shine through walls and other objects=== |
Revision as of 08:41, 11 May 2020
Developers | |
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Ubisoft Montreal | |
macOS (OS X) | Ubisoft Ukraine |
Publishers | |
Ubisoft | |
Engines | |
Anvil | |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 9, 2010 |
macOS (OS X) | October 1, 2010 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 86 |
IGDB | 90 |
Taxonomy | |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, Stealth |
Themes | Europe, Historical |
Series | Assassin's Creed |
Key points
- No longer requires a constant internet connection. Playable offline.[1]
- Game does not launch unless it is installed in the same drive as UPlay.
- Very poor mouse input due to aggressive acceleration. A controller is highly recommended, though Xbox controllers may require a fix. See Controller support.
- Poorly implemented out of sync frame cap. See Issues fixed.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
Amazon.com | Mac OS X | |||
Amazon.co.uk | Mac OS X | |||
GamersGate | Deluxe Edition only. Mac OS X |
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Deluxe Edition only. | ||||
Humble Store | Deluxe Edition only. | |||
Mac App Store | ||||
Origin | Deluxe Edition only. | |||
Steam | Deluxe Edition only. | |||
Ubisoft Store | Included with Ubisoft+. Standard edition only. |
- All Windows versions require Ubisoft Connect DRM.
Version differences
- The Deluxe Edition is a complete edition containing the base game and all DLC.
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Battle of Forlì | Included in the Deluxe Edition. No longer available for individual purchase. | |
Bonfire of the Vanities | Included in the Deluxe Edition. No longer available for individual purchase. |
Essential improvements
Patches
- Version 1.01 patch can be downloaded here.
- Among other fixes, it adds ATI Eyefinity support and provides some performance enhancements for multi-core processors.
Skip intro videos
Delete/rename video files |
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Game data
Configuration file location
System | Location |
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Windows | %APPDATA%\Ubisoft\Assassin's Creed 2\Assassin2.ini |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/33230/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <Ubisoft-Connect-folder>\savegames\<user-id>\4\ |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/33230/pfx/[Note 1] |
- Save games before the new patch are in
%LOCALAPPDATA%\Ubisoft Game Launcher\savegame_storage
- The save folder was relocated in a November 23, 2012 patch.
- If you change the XML config file to allow offline play, or if you select the Uplay launcher to stay offline in the options, then your progress and games will NOT be saved!
- You CAN turn cloud-sync OFF in the options, but you must allow Uplay to go online to allow Assassin's Creed II to save games to this location on your local hard drive.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Origin | ||
Steam Cloud | ||
Ubisoft Connect |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | 16:9; other aspect ratios are letterboxed.[citation needed] | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
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) | It is possible to force the Anisotropic Filter externally from the graphics card control, but this will cause great delay in the game menu, as well as a considerable loss in the performance of the game. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Up to 8x MSAA. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Force triple buffering in graphics card control settings. | ||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | The frame rate is capped at 62 FPS but allows 120hz refresh rate.[2] | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Anisotropic Filter
You can force the anisotropic filter on the control panel of the graphics card at the cost of a noticeable loss of performance. The LOD quality improve substantially, but it is still very poor.
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | Aggressive mouse acceleration. Can't be disabled. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | X and Y inversion can be set independently for first-person, third-person, or both. | |
Controller | ||
Controller support | A fix is needed for wireless Xbox 360 Controllers and Xbox One Controllers; see Controller support. | |
Full controller support | Controller support must be enabled in the options menu on first launch, which requires mouse. | |
Controller remapping | For non-XInput devices only. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion | X and Y inversion can be set independently for first-person, third-person, or both. |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Button prompts | ||
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Controller support
- Xbox 360 Controllers and Xbox One Controllers are not detected correctly resulting in incorrect button mappings due to a driver bug. Windows 10 users can find a fix at the bottom of this section.
Controller support doesn't work correctly
- Assassin's Creed and Assassin's Creed II have problems with button mapping and recognition.
Use x360ce (Deprecated)[3] |
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Use x360ce (Legacy)[citation needed] |
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Use x360ce (Current)[4] |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Separate sliders for SFX, Character Voices and Music. | |
Surround sound | 5.0 | |
Subtitles | Some in-game dialogue is spoken in Italian. Translations are displayed in the subtitles (Confirmed for English version of the game). | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Simplified Chinese | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
Czech | Available only at local distributors. | |||
Danish | ||||
Dutch | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | Fan translation. | |||
Italian | ||||
Korean | ||||
Norwegian | ||||
Polish | Available only at local digital distributors. | |||
Portuguese | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | Fan translation. | |||
Russian | Retail version, download. | |||
Spanish | ||||
Swedish | ||||
Turkish | Fan translation. |
VR support
3D modes | State | GG3D | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | Use Helix Mod: Assassin's Creed 2 for better support. | |||
TriDef 3D | ||||
iZ3D | ||||
vorpX | G3D, DirectVR Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list. |
Issues fixed
- You can find various fixes in this Ubisoft Support FAQ
- Ubisoft Community Technical Support
Excessive Stuttering/Tearing with Vsync On or Off
Ingame FPS Cap workaround and CPU load fix |
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The affinity fix also fixes the same issue with ACB, ACR and AC3 when using VSync. |
Lights shine through walls and other objects
Nvidia Control Panel Fix[citation needed] |
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Press "2" to select the weapon to continue the cut-scene[citation needed] |
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Download and install the UPlay client[citation needed] |
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Program hangs and screen flashes repeatedly on launch
Set monitor resolution to 1280x720 on launch and change resolution in-game[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 | |
OpenGL | 2 | OS X only. |
Shader Model support | 3 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | Havok | |
Audio | Wwise | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | 1.9n |
Mods
Assassin's Creed 2 Overhaul
- Updates most of the textures and particle effects in-game with a mix of Assassin's Creed Brotherhood textures and custom textures.
HD Shadow Map Resolution Mod
- Increases shadow resolution on most shadows.
- Sometimes the mod won't work, simply close the program and relaunch it (no need to close Assassin's Creed II).
- Unfortunately, some shadows are not covered by this mod (and even by the ingame settings), and so are always displayed with very low definition. You can notice some of them in the modern Assassin's hideout, in the warehouse.
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP | Vista, 7 |
Processor (CPU) | AMD Athlon 64 X2 4600+ 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo E4300 1.8 GHz |
AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ 3.1 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo E6700 2.6 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 1.5 GB | 2 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 8 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon X1950 ATI Radeon HD 2000/3000/4000/5000 series Nvidia GeForce 7/8/9/100/200 series 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 3.0 support |
ATI Radeon HD 4700 Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT 512 MB of VRAM |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX 9.0 compatible | 5.1 sound card |
Other | Xbox 360 Controller |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10.5 | 10.6 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo 3.06 GHz | Intel Core i5 2.66 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 3 GB | 4 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 9 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 256 MB of VRAM Shader model 3.0 support |
AMD Radeon HD 4850 Nvidia GeForce GT120 512 MB of VRAM |
- Does not support Lion X (OS 10.7). Should work on any versions 10.8 and above.
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/33230/
in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (33230) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.