Ubisoft Details Next-Gen Enhancements For Watch Dogs Legion, Assassin's Creed Valhalla And More

Ubisoft has dropped an article detailing how its current-gen titles and upcoming slate of games will be enhanced on next-generation consoles like the PlayStation 5 and the Xbox Series X and S. Given that many of Ubisoft's upcoming titles such as Watch Dogs Legion and Assassin's Creed Valhalla will launch before and throughout the holiday console launch window, many of them will benefit from certain upgrades depending on which console the game is being played on. You can read the article in full here, and we've summarized everything you need to know below.

Watch Dogs Legion

Legion is set to launch on October 29 for current-gen consoles and will be available as a launch title for both the PlayStation 5 and the Xbox Series range. Xbox Series X / S Enhancements:

• Hardware-accelerated raytracing on Xbox Series X and S
• Real-time ray traced reflections
• Loading times reduced by Xbox DirectStorage
• Smart delivery offers a free upgrade from Xbox One versions of the game.

  PlayStation 5 Enhancements:

• Raytracing
• Loading times reduced by the ultra-high-speed SSD
• Adaptive triggers enable "hand-tuned responses"
• Upgrade your PS4 copy to PS5 for free

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Assassin's Creed Valhalla

Valhalla will launch on November 10 for current-gen and next-gen consoles save for the PlayStation 5, which launches on November 12. Xbox Series X / S Enhancements:

• 4K / 60FPS on Series X
• Velocity Architecture and DirectStorage enable faster loading speeds
• Smart delivery offers a free upgrade from Xbox One versions of the game.

  PlayStation 5 Enhancements:

• 3D Audio Engine enhances immersion
• 4K / 60FPS on PS5
• Faster loading speeds via the ultra-high-speed SSD.
• Upgrade your PS4 copy to PS5 for free

Immortals Fenyx Rising

Fenyx Rising launches on December 3 for current-gen and next-gen consoles. Xbox Series X / S Enhancements:

• 4K / 60FPS on Series X
• HDR on compatible screens
• Dolby Atmos and spatial audio technology adds to the immersion
• Velocity Architecture and DirectStorage enable faster loading speeds
• Smart delivery offers a free upgrade from Xbox One versions of the game.

  PlayStation 5 Enhancements:

• 3D Audio Engine enhances immersion
• Haptic feedback via the DualSense
• 4K / 60FPS on PS5
• HDR on compatible screens
• Faster loading speeds via the ultra-high-speed SSD.
• Upgrade your PS4 copy to PS5 for free

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Far Cry 6

Far Cry 6 launches on February 18, 2021, for current-gen and next-gen consoles. Xbox Series X / S Enhancements:

• 4K / 60FPS on Series X
• Smart delivery offers a free upgrade from Xbox One versions of the game.

  PlayStation 5 Enhancements:

• 4K / 60FPS on PS5
• Upgrade your PS4 copy to PS5 for free

Riders Republic

Riders Republic launches on February 25, 2021, for current-gen and next-gen consoles. Xbox Series X / S Enhancements:

• 4K / 60FPS on Series X
• HDR on compatible screens
• DirectStorage enables faster loading speeds
• Smart delivery offers a free upgrade from Xbox One versions of the game.

  PlayStation 5 Enhancements

• 4K / 60FPS on PS5
• HDR on compatible screens
• Faster loading speeds via the ultra-high-speed SSD.
• Upgrade your PS4 copy to PS5 for free

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Just Dance 2021

Just Dance 2021 launches on November 12, 2020, for current-gen consoles and November 24 for next-gen consoles. Xbox Series X / S Enhancements:

• Smart delivery offers a free upgrade from Xbox One versions of the game.

  PlayStation 5 Enhancements

• Upgrade your PS4 copy to PS5 for free

Rainbow Six Siege

Xbox Series X / S Enhancements:

• 4K / 120FPS
• Smart delivery offers a free upgrade from Xbox One versions of the game.

  PlayStation 5 Enhancements

• 4K / 120FPS
• Upgrade your PS4 copy to PS5 for free

For Honor

For Honor is coming to next-gen consoles via backwards compatibility, and will transfer over current-gen player profiles, including purchases and inventory. Xbox Series X / S Enhancements:

• 4K on Xbox Series X
• 1080p on Xbox Series S
• 60FPS on next-gen consoles, coming in early December
• Smart delivery offers a free upgrade from Xbox One versions of the game.

  PlayStation 5 Enhancements

• 4K on PS5
• 60FPS on next-gen consoles, coming in early December
• Upgrade your PS4 copy to PS5 for free

[poilib element="accentDivider"] Jordan Oloman is a freelance writer for IGN. Follow him on Twitter

source https://www.ign.com/articles/ubisoft-details-next-gen-enhancements-for-watch-dogs-legion-assassins-creed-valhalla-and-more