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− | {{cleanup| | + | {{cleanup|Fixes seem rather old.}} |
{{disambig|the original release|the remastered version|[[Assassin's Creed III Remastered]]}} | {{disambig|the original release|the remastered version|[[Assassin's Creed III Remastered]]}} | ||
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
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|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Ubisoft}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Ubisoft}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Akella}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/engine|AnvilNext}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|AnvilNext}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 20, 2012}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 20, 2012}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|assassins-creed-iii|80}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|assassin-s-creed-iii|81}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes|Historical, North America}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC }} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, Open world, Stealth }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Naval/watercraft }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Historical, North America }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Assassin's Creed }} | ||
|steam appid = 208480 | |steam appid = 208480 | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
+ | |official site= https://www.ubisoft.com/en-us/game/assassins-creed-3/ | ||
+ | |winehq = 14706 | ||
+ | |hltb = 655 | ||
+ | |lutris = assassins-creed-iii | ||
+ | |mobygames = 58716 | ||
|strategywiki = Assassin's Creed III | |strategywiki = Assassin's Creed III | ||
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|wikipedia = Assassin's Creed III | |wikipedia = Assassin's Creed III | ||
− | |||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
+ | {{--}} Online services shut down on October 1, 2022. Some DLC enabled before this date remains accessible.<ref name="UbiOnlineShutdownSep2022">{{Refurl|url=https://www.ubisoft.com/en-gb/help/gameplay/article/decommissioning-of-online-services-for-older-ubisoft-games-october-2022-update/000102396|title=Decommissioning of online services for older Ubisoft games (October 2022 update)|date=2022-08-31}}</ref> | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/208480/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/208480/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
{{mm}} [http://forums.ubi.com/forumdisplay.php/195-Assassin-s-Creed-General-Discussion-%28PC%29 Ubisoft Assassin's Creed General Discussion] | {{mm}} [http://forums.ubi.com/forumdisplay.php/195-Assassin-s-Creed-General-Discussion-%28PC%29 Ubisoft Assassin's Creed General Discussion] | ||
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{{mm}} [http://forums.ubi.com/forumdisplay.php/189-AC-Community-Technical-Help-and-Advice-Forum Ubisoft Community Technical Support] | {{mm}} [http://forums.ubi.com/forumdisplay.php/189-AC-Community-Technical-Help-and-Advice-Forum Ubisoft Community Technical Support] | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Uplay | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Uplay | | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Amazon.co.uk | B00DD9IPJ8 | Uplay | {{store link|Amazon.co.uk|B00DD9IMWS|Deluxe Edition}} | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Amazon.co.uk | B00DD9IPJ8 | Uplay | {{store link|Amazon.co.uk|B00DD9IMWS|Deluxe Edition}} also available. | | Windows | unavailable }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Humble | assassins-creed-iii | Uplay | {{store link|Humble|assassins-creed-iii-deluxe-edition|Deluxe Edition}} | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-AC3 | Uplay | {{store link|GamersGate|DD-AC3DE|Deluxe Edition}} was also available. | | Windows | unavailable }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| GMG | assassins-creed-iii | Uplay | {{store link|GMG|assassins-creed-iii-deluxe-edition-na|Deluxe Edition}} was also available. | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Humble | assassins-creed-iii | Uplay | {{store link|Humble|assassins-creed-iii-deluxe-edition|Deluxe Edition}} was also available. | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Origin | assassins-creed/assassins-creed-iii | Origin, Uplay | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 208480 | Steam, Uplay | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Uplay}}. | {{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Uplay}}. | ||
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{{ii}} The Deluxe Edition is a complete edition containing the base game and all DLC. | {{ii}} The Deluxe Edition is a complete edition containing the base game and all DLC. | ||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
{{DLC/row| Season Pass | | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| Season Pass | | Windows }} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}}DLC need to be manually enabled if the Deluxe Edition comes from a third party store such as the Humble Store. | + | {{ii}} DLC need to be manually enabled if the Deluxe Edition comes from a third party store such as the Humble Store. |
{{Fixbox|description=Enable DLC from the Deluxe Edition|ref={{cn|date=March 2019}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Enable DLC from the Deluxe Edition|ref={{cn|date=March 2019}}|fix= | ||
# Launch the Uplay client and click on your avatar in the top right corner | # Launch the Uplay client and click on your avatar in the top right corner | ||
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# Launch the game, enter the ''Extras'' menu and then type in the key in ''Redeem Code'' | # Launch the game, enter the ''Extras'' menu and then type in the key in ''Redeem Code'' | ||
# Restart the game | # Restart the game | ||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} With the servers shut down, it is impossible to enable the DLCs. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Game Launch Intro|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Game Launch Intro|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | * Download the '''Skip Launch Intro''' [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/705-assassins-creed-iii-skip-intro-solution/ archive] and | + | * Download the '''Skip Launch Intro''' [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/705-assassins-creed-iii-skip-intro-solution/ archive] and extract its contents in the {{folder|{{p|game}}\Videos\}}. |
}} | }} | ||
{{Fixbox|description=New Game Intro|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=New Game Intro|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | * Download the '''Skip New Game Intro''' [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/705-assassins-creed-iii-skip-intro-solution/ archive] and | + | * Download the '''Skip New Game Intro''' [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/705-assassins-creed-iii-skip-intro-solution/ archive] and extract its contents in the {{folder|{{p|game}}\Videos\}}. |
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Assassin's Creed III\}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Assassin's Creed III\Assassin3.ini}} |
}} | }} | ||
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |discord | + | |discord = |
− | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | |origin | + | |origin = unknown |
− | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect = true |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Assassin's_Creed_III_video_settings.png|Single player graphical settings.}} | {{Image|Assassin's_Creed_III_video_settings.png|Single player graphical settings.}} | ||
{{Image|AC3graphicsmulti.jpg|Multiplayer graphical settings.}} | {{Image|AC3graphicsmulti.jpg|Multiplayer graphical settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/assassins-creed-iii/en | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/assassins-creed-iii/en | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = gold | |widescreen wsgf award = gold | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = gold | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = gold | ||
|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= Aspect ratios other than 16:9 are letterboxed. See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/assassins-creed-iii/en WSGF entry]. | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Aspect ratios other than 16:9 are {{term|letterboxed}}. See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/assassins-creed-iii/en WSGF entry]. |
|multimonitor = true | |multimonitor = true | ||
|multimonitor notes = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/assassins-creed-iii/en WSGF entry]. | |multimonitor notes = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/assassins-creed-iii/en WSGF entry]. | ||
|ultrawidescreen = hackable | |ultrawidescreen = hackable | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = Pillarboxed to 16:9. See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/assassins-creed-iii/en WSGF entry]. | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = {{term|Pillarboxed}} to 16:9. See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/assassins-creed-iii/en WSGF entry]. |
|4k ultra hd = true | |4k ultra hd = true | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
|fov = hackable | |fov = hackable | ||
− | |fov notes = Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1095-assassins-creed-iii-fov-cheat-table/ jim2point0's cheat table] (requires [ | + | |fov notes = Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1095-assassins-creed-iii-fov-cheat-table/ jim2point0's cheat table] (requires [https://cheatengine.org/downloads.php Cheat Engine]).<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181226213748if_/http://www.deadendthrills.com:80/forum/discussion/38/guide-assassin-s-creed-3-liberation|title=[GUIDE] Assassin's Creed 3 + Liberation - Dead End Thrills|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> |
|windowed = false | |windowed = false | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = [[FXAA]] (Normal and High settings) and [[FXAA]] + 4x [[MSAA]] (Very High setting), [[TXAA]] (Nvidia only). | |antialiasing notes = [[FXAA]] (Normal and High settings) and [[FXAA]] + 4x [[MSAA]] (Very High setting), [[TXAA]] (Nvidia only). | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = hackable | |vsync = hackable | ||
− | |vsync notes = Enabled by default. See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]. | + | |vsync notes = Enabled by default in Singleplayer. See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]. |
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
− | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = limited |
− | |120 fps notes = No frame rate or refresh rate cap.<ref> | + | |120 fps notes = No frame rate or refresh rate cap.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160913143805/http://120hz.net/showthread.php?3258-New-120Hz-Games-Report|title=New 120Hz Games Report|date=May 2023}}</ref> Running the game above ~80 FPS causes certain game physics to break. Using a forced framerate cap during instances where these physics apply is recommended. |
|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
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===[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Disable | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable Vsync in Singleplayer|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
# Go to <code>{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Assassin's Creed III\</code> | # Go to <code>{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Assassin's Creed III\</code> | ||
# Open {{file|Assassin3.ini}}. | # Open {{file|Assassin3.ini}}. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{Image|AC3input.jpg|Single player input settings.}} | {{Image|AC3input.jpg|Single player input settings.}} | ||
{{Image|AC3inputmulti.jpg|Multiplayer input settings.}} | {{Image|AC3inputmulti.jpg|Multiplayer input settings.}} | ||
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
− | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = always on |
− | |acceleration option notes = | + | |acceleration option notes = Combined positive and negative mouse acceleration - can't be disabled. The game ignores slow mouse movement on vertical axis - it won't register until certain speed where it's all of a sudden too sensitive. |
|mouse sensitivity = true | |mouse sensitivity = true | ||
|mouse sensitivity notes = Set separately for each axis | |mouse sensitivity notes = Set separately for each axis | ||
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|controller remap = false | |controller remap = false | ||
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
− | |controller sensitivity = | + | |controller sensitivity = true |
− | |controller sensitivity notes= | + | |controller sensitivity notes= In aiming mode there is a radial deadzone of 30% while in looking around mode there is a huge 50% cross deadzone. The deadzone in looking around mode also doesn't work like in most games - it doesn't shift the point of minimum input but instead only ignores lower inputs so at 51% input you get 51% output instead of ~2% output like you would expect. That makes higher sensitivities hard to use because it feels like looking around with arrows. |
|invert controller y-axis = true | |invert controller y-axis = true | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
|invert controller x-axis = true | |invert controller x-axis = true | ||
|invert controller x-axis notes= | |invert controller x-axis notes= | ||
− | |xinput controllers = | + | |xinput controllers = true |
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
− | |xbox prompts = | + | |xbox prompts = true |
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
|impulse triggers = unknown | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
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|other button prompts = unknown | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
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|controller hotplug = true | |controller hotplug = true | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|AC3audio.jpg|Single-player audio settings.}} | {{Image|AC3audio.jpg|Single-player audio settings.}} | ||
{{Image|AC3audiomulti.jpg|Multiplayer audio settings.}} | {{Image|AC3audiomulti.jpg|Multiplayer audio settings.}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
− | |surround sound notes = Up to 5.1 output.<ref> | + | |surround sound notes = Up to 5.1 output.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://satsun.org/audio/|title=PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Simplified Chinese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Traditional Chinese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Korean | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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|language = Portuguese | |language = Portuguese | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = No voice acting despite saying so on Steam. |
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.eurogamer.pt/assassins-creed-iii-com-legendas-e-dialogos-em-portugues|title=Eurogamer Portugal, 02/04/2012|date=2024-01-20}}</ref> |
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Swedish | |language = Swedish | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
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|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
− | |online play = | + | |online play = false |
|online play players = | |online play players = | ||
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
− | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = Shut down on October 1, 2022.<ref name="UbiOnlineShutdownSep2022"/> |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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|native 3d notes = | |native 3d notes = | ||
|nvidia 3d vision = hackable | |nvidia 3d vision = hackable | ||
− | |nvidia 3d vision notes = Use [ | + | |nvidia 3d vision notes = Use [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2014/05/assassins-creed-3-directx-11-3d-vision.html Helix Mod: Assassins Creed 3 (DirectX 11) - 3D Vision Fix]. |
|tridef 3d = true | |tridef 3d = true | ||
|tridef 3d notes = | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
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|play area room-scale notes = | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Game saves created with DLC installed do not load anymore after online services shutdown=== | ||
+ | {{ii}}After the online services have been shut down, users that had previously purchased DLC expansions such as The Tyranny of King Washington are now locked out of loading their singleplayer save-file. When trying to load it, the game gives out the error "Load failed. A Required Downloadable Content is missing". Also, trying to start said DLC expansions also gives a similar error stating the online services have shut down. | ||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
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===Crash with faulty module dlumd32.dll=== | ===Crash with faulty module dlumd32.dll=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Update [ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Update [https://www.synaptics.com/products/displaylink-graphics/downloads DisplayLink driver]|ref=<ref name=crash>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/208480/discussions/0/864951657841551554/ For those having PC problems either getting started, crashing, or CD key errors ALSO Homestead bug - Steam Community Discussions]</ref>}} |
===Invisible Horse Carriages=== | ===Invisible Horse Carriages=== | ||
− | |||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{ii}} The physics of the game is pegged at approximately 60fps so playing at higher FPS causes problems |
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Lock FPS via VSync|fix= | ||
+ | The game has VSync activated by default, so selecting an update frequency of 60Hz in the graphics options with VSync on solves the problem. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Alternatively set the FPS to 60 through the Nvidia Control Panel}} | ||
===Crash right after introduction video=== | ===Crash right after introduction video=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Restore the introduction video|fix= |
− | + | Removing the intro videos may cause the game to crash. If encountered, restore the missing files or verify the game cache via Steam/Uplay. | |
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}} | }} | ||
===Display driver has stopped responding with GeForce 5xx GPUs=== | ===Display driver has stopped responding with GeForce 5xx GPUs=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=GPU tweak|ref=<ref>[http://forums.ubi.com/showthread.php/697120-Solution-for-GTX580-crash-display-driver-stoped-responding-but-has-recovered Solution for GTX580 crash - 'display driver stoped responding but has recovered' | Ubisoft Forums]</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=GPU tweak|ref=<ref>[http://forums.ubi.com/showthread.php/697120-Solution-for-GTX580-crash-display-driver-stoped-responding-but-has-recovered Solution for GTX580 crash - 'display driver stoped responding but has recovered' | Ubisoft Forums]</ref>|fix= | ||
− | # Download [ | + | # Download [https://www.msi.com/Landing/afterburner/graphics-cards MSI Afterburner]. |
# Go to <code>Settings</code> tab and tick <code>unlock voltage control and monitoring</code>. | # Go to <code>Settings</code> tab and tick <code>unlock voltage control and monitoring</code>. | ||
# Go back to afterburner and increase slightly voltage - e.g. from default 1050 mV to 1100 mV. | # Go back to afterburner and increase slightly voltage - e.g. from default 1050 mV to 1100 mV. | ||
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===Controller not working=== | ===Controller not working=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Disable any non-360 controller|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable any non-360 controller|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-XInput-Wrapper-for-DS3-and-Play-com-USB-Dual-DS2-Controller?pid=337010#pid337010|title=XInput Wrapper for DS3 and Play.com USB Dual DS2 Controller - PCSX2 forums|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Open [[Microsoft Windows#Device Manager|device manager]] | # Open [[Microsoft Windows#Device Manager|device manager]] | ||
# Disable any other HID-compliant game controller | # Disable any other HID-compliant game controller | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ===Launching the game crashes the computer, forcing a hard reboot=== | + | {{Fixbox|description=Replace in Assassin3.ini|fix= |
+ | # Go to <code>{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Assassin's Creed III\</code> and open {{file|Assassin3.ini}} | ||
+ | # Find the line <code>"SelectedInput=KeyboardMouse2"</code> and change it to <code>"SelectedInput=Controller (XBOX 360 For Windows)"</code> | ||
+ | # Save and exit | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Launching the game with Comodo Firewall crashes the computer, forcing a hard reboot=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Add Comodo Firewall exception|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Add Comodo Firewall exception|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix= | ||
The use of Comodo Firewall may cause computer crashes. To solve this: | The use of Comodo Firewall may cause computer crashes. To solve this: | ||
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− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | ===Random Freezing for a few seconds=== |
− | + | {{--}} The game freezes randomly for a few seconds until resuming on NVIDIA GeForce cards | |
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− | + | {{Fixbox|description=This is a Nvidia Driver bug in driver versions 451.48 and 451.67 (newest one at time of writing). Either downgrade to driver version 446.14 or upgrade to [https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5046 GeForce Hotfix Driver Version 451.85] or later, once available|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/forums/game-ready-drivers/13/387664/geforce-45167-game-ready-driver-feedback-thread-re/|title=Nvidia driver release thread including open issue 3038632|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | |
− | + | {{ii}} Unconfirmed, this game is in the list mentioned in the Nvidia thread.}} | |
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===Other recommendations=== | ===Other recommendations=== | ||
+ | * Force DirectX10 in the ini file | ||
+ | * Delete pbsvc.exe in the game files | ||
* Install game on your C drive. | * Install game on your C drive. | ||
* Run game as administrator. | * Run game as administrator. | ||
* Verify Integrity of Game Cache in Steam. | * Verify Integrity of Game Cache in Steam. | ||
* Make sure that your firewall is not blocking game executable files including Uplay software. | * Make sure that your firewall is not blocking game executable files including Uplay software. | ||
− | * If you have an Nvidia GPU, turn off FXAA | + | * If you have an Nvidia GPU, turn off FXAA in the Nvidia Control Panel profile for the game.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/208480/discussions/0/864951657833066544/#c864951657841404021|title="AC3SP.exe stopped working" :: Steam Community Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
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|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
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|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
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|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
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Revision as of 16:46, 23 April 2024
This page is for the original release. For the remastered version, see Assassin's Creed III Remastered.
Developers | |
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Ubisoft Montreal | |
Windows | Ubisoft Ukraine |
Publishers | |
Ubisoft | |
Akella | |
Engines | |
AnvilNext | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 20, 2012 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 80 |
IGDB | 81 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, Open world, Stealth |
Vehicles | Naval/watercraft |
Themes | Historical, North America |
Series | Assassin's Creed |
Assassin's Creed III is a singleplayer and multiplayer third-person action, open world and stealth game in the Assassin's Creed series.
General information
- Online services shut down on October 1, 2022. Some DLC enabled before this date remains accessible.[1]
- Steam Community Discussions
- Ubisoft Assassin's Creed General Discussion
- Ubisoft Community Technical Support
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
Amazon.co.uk (unavailable) | Deluxe Edition also available. | |||
GamersGate (unavailable) | Deluxe Edition was also available. | |||
Green Man Gaming (unavailable) | Deluxe Edition was also available. | |||
Humble Store (unavailable) | Deluxe Edition was also available. | |||
Origin (unavailable) | ||||
Steam (unavailable) |
- All versions require Ubisoft Connect DRM.
Version differences
- The Deluxe Edition is a complete edition containing the base game and all DLC.
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Season Pass | ||
The Battle Hardened Pack | ||
Benedict Arnold DLC | Deluxe Edition exclusive. | |
The Hidden Secrets Pack | ||
The Tyranny of King Washington Episode 1 The Infamy | ||
The Tyranny of King Washington Episode 2 The Betrayal | ||
The Tyranny of King Washington Episode 3 The Redemption |
- DLC need to be manually enabled if the Deluxe Edition comes from a third party store such as the Humble Store.
Enable DLC from the Deluxe Edition[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Game Launch Intro[citation needed] |
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New Game Intro[citation needed] |
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Patches
Patch 1.06 is the latest version; use the manual download link if the Uplay client does not install it automatically.
- The patch is not cumulative, all patches must be downloaded and installed separately.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Assassin's Creed III\Assassin3.ini |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/208480/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <Ubisoft-Connect-folder>\savegames\<user-id>\54\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/208480/pfx/[Note 1] |
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 | Aspect ratios other than 16:9 are letterboxed. See the WSGF entry. | ||
Multi-monitor | See the WSGF entry. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | Pillarboxed to 16:9. See the WSGF entry. | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | Use jim2point0's cheat table (requires Cheat Engine).[2] | ||
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) | FXAA (Normal and High settings) and FXAA + 4x MSAA (Very High setting), TXAA (Nvidia only). | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Enabled by default in Singleplayer. See Vertical sync (Vsync). | ||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | No frame rate or refresh rate cap.[3] Running the game above ~80 FPS causes certain game physics to break. Using a forced framerate cap during instances where these physics apply is recommended. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Widescreen resolution
- The in-game resolution option may be missing. Resolutions can be set manually.
Set in Assassin3.ini[4] |
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Vertical sync (Vsync)
Disable Vsync in Singleplayer[citation needed] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | Combined positive and negative mouse acceleration - can't be disabled. The game ignores slow mouse movement on vertical axis - it won't register until certain speed where it's all of a sudden too sensitive. | |
Mouse sensitivity | Set separately for each axis | |
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Controller sensitivity | In aiming mode there is a radial deadzone of 30% while in looking around mode there is a huge 50% cross deadzone. The deadzone in looking around mode also doesn't work like in most games - it doesn't shift the point of minimum input but instead only ignores lower inputs so at 51% input you get 51% output instead of ~2% output like you would expect. That makes higher sensitivities hard to use because it feels like looking around with arrows. | |
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | Up to 5.1 output.[5] | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Simplified Chinese | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
Czech | ||||
Danish | ||||
Dutch | ||||
Finnish | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | ||||
Italian | ||||
Korean | ||||
Norwegian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Portuguese | No voice acting despite saying so on Steam. | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | [6] | |||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Swedish | ||||
Turkish | Fan translation. See here |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
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LAN play | |||
Online play | Shut down on October 1, 2022.[1] |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
VR support
3D modes | State | GG3D | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | Use Helix Mod: Assassins Creed 3 (DirectX 11) - 3D Vision Fix. | |||
TriDef 3D | ||||
vorpX | G3D Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list. |
Issues unresolved
Game saves created with DLC installed do not load anymore after online services shutdown
- After the online services have been shut down, users that had previously purchased DLC expansions such as The Tyranny of King Washington are now locked out of loading their singleplayer save-file. When trying to load it, the game gives out the error "Load failed. A Required Downloadable Content is missing". Also, trying to start said DLC expansions also gives a similar error stating the online services have shut down.
Issues fixed
- You can find various fixes in this Ubisoft Support FAQ
AC3SP.exe has stopped working
Delete save file[citation needed] |
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The save file may be corrupted. Deleting the save file (after backing it up) and disabling automatic cloud save sync in Uplay may fix the crashing. |
Low FPS when running two cards in Crossfire (Untested for SLI)
Set to single card mode[citation needed] |
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If you experience low FPS while running a crossfire setup, try disabling crossfire (running the game with only one card). This can be done under the "Performance" section of the AMD Catalyst Control Center, under the CrossfireX tab. |
Low FPS when camera pointed to rich environments in Boston (Nvidia 9/10-series)
Disable MFAA |
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Notes
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Crash with faulty module dlumd32.dll
Update DisplayLink driver[7] |
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Invisible Horse Carriages
- The physics of the game is pegged at approximately 60fps so playing at higher FPS causes problems
Lock FPS via VSync |
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The game has VSync activated by default, so selecting an update frequency of 60Hz in the graphics options with VSync on solves the problem. |
Alternatively set the FPS to 60 through the Nvidia Control Panel |
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Crash right after introduction video
Restore the introduction video |
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Removing the intro videos may cause the game to crash. If encountered, restore the missing files or verify the game cache via Steam/Uplay. |
Display driver has stopped responding with GeForce 5xx GPUs
GPU tweak[8] |
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Notes
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Stuck in the Introduction to stockpile and trade
Verify the game cache[9] |
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Controller not working
Disable any non-360 controller[10] |
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Replace in Assassin3.ini |
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Launching the game with Comodo Firewall crashes the computer, forcing a hard reboot
Add Comodo Firewall exception[citation needed] |
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The use of Comodo Firewall may cause computer crashes. To solve this:
Notes
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Crash when installed in a Storage Space
The game will refuse to run when installed on a drive which is managed by a Storage Space on Windows 8 and later.
Installing the Game on a drive that is not a Storage Space will fix this issue[citation needed] |
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Flickering/stuttering
Run as administrator[citation needed] |
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Running the game as administrator will fix this issue. If the game was installed via Uplay, you may need to navigate to the installation folder and run the .exe as administrator |
Random Freezing for a few seconds
- The game freezes randomly for a few seconds until resuming on NVIDIA GeForce cards
This is a Nvidia Driver bug in driver versions 451.48 and 451.67 (newest one at time of writing). Either downgrade to driver version 446.14 or upgrade to GeForce Hotfix Driver Version 451.85 or later, once available[11] |
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Other recommendations
- Force DirectX10 in the ini file
- Delete pbsvc.exe in the game files
- Install game on your C drive.
- Run game as administrator.
- Verify Integrity of Game Cache in Steam.
- Make sure that your firewall is not blocking game executable files including Uplay software.
- If you have an Nvidia GPU, turn off FXAA in the Nvidia Control Panel profile for the game.[12]
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 10, 11 | DX11 is known to cause camera bugs on newer systems. Force DX10 in the INI file for a smoother experience. |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
Anti-cheat | PunkBuster | [13] |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | Vista SP2 | 7 SP1, 8 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo E8200 2.66 GHz AMD Athlon II X4 620 2.6 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400 2.66 GHz AMD Phenom II X4 940 3.0 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 4 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 17 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 512 MB of VRAM DirectX 10 compatible Shader model 4.0 support |
1 GB of VRAM DirectX 11 compatible Shader model 5.0 support |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (208480) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Decommissioning of online services for older Ubisoft games (October 2022 update) - last accessed on 2022-08-31
- ↑ [GUIDE] Assassin's Creed 3 + Liberation - Dead End Thrills - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ New 120Hz Games Report - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Assassin's creed III no resolution option - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Eurogamer Portugal, 02/04/2012 - last accessed on 2024-01-20
- ↑ For those having PC problems either getting started, crashing, or CD key errors ALSO Homestead bug - Steam Community Discussions
- ↑ Solution for GTX580 crash - 'display driver stoped responding but has recovered' | Ubisoft Forums
- ↑ [AC3] Stuck in the Introduction to stockpile and trade | Ubisoft Forums
- ↑ XInput Wrapper for DS3 and Play.com USB Dual DS2 Controller - PCSX2 forums - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Nvidia driver release thread including open issue 3038632 - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ "AC3SP.exe stopped working" :: Steam Community Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Even Balance, Inc. - PunkBuster Online Countermeasures - last accessed on 2018-09-04
- "Mon Oct 29 2012 12:00
Ubisoft has contracted with Even Balance, Inc. to integrate our PunkBuster™ Anti-Cheat software into the online game known as Assassin's Creed® III."
- "Mon Oct 29 2012 12:00