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Release Date
Nov 10, 2020 Nov 29, 2012
Developer
Ubisoft Montreal (Lead), Ubisoft Sofia, Ubisoft Singapore, Ubisoft Montpellier, Ubisoft Kyiv, Ubisoft Chengdu, Ubisoft Bordeaux, Ubisoft Philippines, Ubisoft Quebec, Ubisoft Reflections, Sperasoft Ubisoft Montreal, Ubisoft Massive, Ubisoft Reflections, Ubisoft Shanghai, Ubisoft Red Storm
Publisher
Ubisoft Ubisoft
Genre(s)
Action RPG, Open World, Historical Fiction, Stealth, Third-Person Action-Adventure, Open World, First-Person Shooter
Engine
AnvilNext 2.0 Dunia Engine 2 (Modified CryEngine)
stars Ratings & Price
Content Rating
Mature 17+ Mature 17+
Avg. User Rating
4.1 / 5.0 4.5 / 5.0
Current Price (USD)
$59.99 $19.99
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Quick Highlights
  • Perspective: Third-Person
  • Multiplayer: None (Primarily Single-Player with minor online social features)
  • Setting: Viking Age (873 CE) - Norway & Anglo-Saxon England (Mercia, East Anglia, Wessex, Northumbria), Mythical Realms (Asgard, Jotunheim), Ireland (DLC), Francia (DLC)
  • Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Google Stadia (discontinued), Amazon Luna
  • Unique Feature: Viking Raids & Settlement Building, Dual-Wielding Combat System, Extensive Skill Tree & Abilities, Exploration of Norse & Anglo-Saxon History/Mythology, Playable Male/Female Eivor with Shared Progression.
  • Perspective: First-Person
  • Multiplayer: Cooperative Campaign (4 players), Competitive PvP, Map Editor
  • Setting: Rook Islands (Fictional Tropical Archipelago)
  • Platforms: PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 (Later Classic Edition on PS4, Xbox One)
  • Unique Feature: Tatau Skill System, Iconic Villain (Vaas), Descent into Madness Theme, Comprehensive Crafting.
sports_esports Gameplay & Mechanics
Companions/Followers
  • Synin (Eivor's Raven): Eivor's raven companion, used for scouting from an aerial perspective (similar to Eagle Vision in previous AC games). Synin can spot enemies, identify points of interest, locate resources, track targets, and sometimes distract enemies. Not directly involved in combat but essential for reconnaissance.
    Corvus corax (Raven)
  • Viking Crew (Jomsvikings for Raids & River Raids): Eivor leads a crew of Viking warriors (Jomsvikings) on their longship. During Raids on monasteries or settlements, the crew disembarks and fights alongside Eivor, helping to defeat enemies and open chests/doors. Players can customize their personal Jomsviking lieutenant, who can also be recruited by other players. For River Raids, a larger crew is assembled.
    Human (Norse Warriors)
  • Story-Specific AI Companions (Sigurd, Basim, Ivarr, Ubba, etc.): During many main story quests and alliance arcs, key characters like Sigurd, Basim, or regional allies will temporarily join Eivor, fighting alongside them as AI-controlled companions. Their presence and combat abilities are scripted for those specific missions.
    Human (Various)
  • Wolf Mount (Can be acquired): Besides horses, Eivor can acquire a wolf as a rideable mount through specific means (e.g., special editions, in-game store, or specific quests in DLCs like Dawn of Ragnarök). Functions similarly to a horse for traversal.
    Canis lupus (Large Wolf)
  • Temporary AI Allies (Rakyat Warriors): During certain missions, outpost liberations, or if Jason helps Rakyat patrols, they will fight alongside him. They are not controllable and their effectiveness varies. Far Cry 3 does not feature persistent, commandable companions like in later titles (e.g., Guns for Hire or Fangs for Hire).
    Human
  • Co-op Campaign Teammates (Online): In the separate 4-player online cooperative campaign, players team up as four distinct characters (Callum, Leonard, Mikhail, Tisha) each with some unique dialogue, but functionally similar gameplay abilities based on shared progression within co-op.
    Human (Player Characters)
Key Collectibles
  • Wealth (Ingots, Gear, Cargo, Books of Knowledge, Abilities): Marked by golden icons on the map. Ingots (Carbon, Nickel, Tungsten) are used for upgrading gear quality. Gear icons represent new weapons or armor pieces. Cargo is raw materials used for building and upgrading settlement buildings in Ravensthorpe. Books of Knowledge unlock or upgrade Eivor's special combat Abilities.
  • Mysteries (World Events, Flyting Duels, Offering Altars, Standing Stone Puzzles, Treasures of Britain, Legendary Animals, Lost Drengr, Daughters of Lerion, Fly Agaric Hallucination Challenges, Animus Anomalies): Marked by blue icons. These encompass a wide variety of side activities: World Events are short, often quirky, narrative encounters. Flyting is a Viking rap battle. Offering Altars require specific items. Standing Stones are environmental perspective puzzles. Treasures of Britain lead to powerful Isu artifacts. Legendary Animals are tough boss fights. Lost Drengr are duels against old Viking warriors. Daughters of Lerion are mystical boss fights. Fly Agaric challenges are hallucinatory puzzles. Animus Anomalies are platforming puzzles in a glitchy modern-day simulation.
  • Artifacts (Roman Artifacts, Cursed Symbols, Flying Papers, Rigsogur Fragments, Treasure Hoard Maps, Isu Data Fragments - in Anomalies): Marked by white icons. Roman Artifacts can be traded for settlement decorations. Cursed Symbols are small environmental puzzles that must be destroyed to lift a curse from an area. Flying Papers are parkour challenges to catch a moving collectible. Rigsogur Fragments tell parts of a Norse saga. Treasure Hoard Maps provide clues to hidden wealth.
  • Opal: A premium-like currency found in small quantities throughout the world or earned from Reda's daily/weekly contracts. Used to purchase unique cosmetic items or gear from Reda's shop.
  • Order of the Ancients Medallions / Clues: Dropped by defeated Order members or found as clues. Collecting medallions and clues helps Eivor identify and track down other members of the Order, ultimately leading to the Grand Maegester.
  • Relics (Spider, Heron, Shark, Boar Statues): Small, ancient idols hidden throughout the Rook Islands in caves, underwater, or remote locations. Each relic type corresponds to a Tatau skill tree. Collecting them grants XP, and finding all of certain types can unlock Signature Weapons.
  • Letters of the Lost: Notes written by Japanese soldiers who were stranded on the Rook Islands during World War II. They tell a grim story of their survival attempts and descent into madness. Collecting them provides lore and XP.
  • Memory Cards: SD cards dropped by deceased tourists or pirates. Collecting them unlocks data logs (audio or text) that offer small, often dark or humorous, vignettes about other people's experiences on the islands. Grants XP.
Key Themes
  • Viking Expansion & Raiding
  • Settlement Building & Community
  • Norse Mythology & Paganism vs. Christianity
  • The Anglo-Saxon Kingdoms
  • Fate & Destiny (Wyrd)
  • Honor & Glory
  • Political Intrigue
  • The Hidden Ones (Assassins) vs. Order of the Ancients (Templars)
  • Family & Clan Loyalty
  • Descent into Madness
  • Survival
  • Revenge
  • The Savage Nature of Man
  • Tribalism
  • Drug Culture
  • Colonialism (Implied)
  • Freedom vs. Captivity
  • The Price of Power
  • Insanity
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Weapons Overview
  • Axes (Bearded Axe, Dane Axe, Varin's Axe): One-Handed / Two-Handed Melee
    Iconic Viking weaponry. Bearded Axes are typically one-handed and fast. Dane Axes are powerful two-handed weapons with wide swings. Eivor can dual-wield axes or combine them with shields or other one-handed weapons.
  • Swords (Short Sword, Greatsword): One-Handed / Two-Handed Melee
    Includes faster one-handed short swords and slower, more powerful two-handed greatswords. Offers a balance of speed and damage.
  • Hammers & Flails: One-Handed / Two-Handed Melee (Blunt/Impact)
    Hammers (one or two-handed) deal significant stun and blunt damage, effective against armored foes. Flails are flexible weapons that can bypass shields to some extent.
  • Spears: Two-Handed Melee (Reach)
    Long-reaching weapons ideal for keeping enemies at bay and performing thrusting or sweeping attacks. Good for crowd control.
  • Daggers: One-Handed Melee (Fast, Stealth)
    Very fast attacking weapons, excellent for quick combos, applying status effects, or stealth takedowns. Can be dual-wielded for rapid attacks.
  • Shields (Light Shield, Heavy Shield): Defensive / Offensive (Off-Hand)
    Used for blocking, parrying, and shield bashing. Light shields are quicker for parrying, while heavy shields offer better protection and can stagger enemies more easily. Can be equipped in the off-hand when dual-wielding or with a one-handed weapon.
  • Bows (Hunter Bow, Light Bow, Predator Bow): Ranged
    Hunter Bows are versatile for mid-range. Light Bows offer rapid fire at shorter ranges. Predator Bows are for long-range sniping, allowing manual aiming and zoom. Various arrow types available (standard, fire, poison, explosive).
  • Mythical Weapons (e.g., Gungnir, Mjolnir, Excalibur, Gae Bolg - DLC): Unique Legendary (Various Types)
    Powerful, named weapons often tied to Norse or Arthurian legends, possessing unique perks and visual effects. Typically acquired through completing difficult challenges, mysteries, or DLC content.
  • Hidden Blade: Stealth Melee (Assassination)
    The iconic Assassin weapon, worn by Eivor on top of the wrist (Viking style). Used for stealth assassinations. Can be upgraded to perform chain assassinations or advanced assassinations on tougher targets.
  • Pistols: Sidearm (Semi-Auto, Revolver)
    Includes models like the 1911, .44 Magnum, D50, and the flare gun. Customizable with suppressors, sights, and extended magazines. Essential backup weapons.
  • Submachine Guns (SMGs): Automatic (Close Quarters)
    High rate-of-fire weapons like the Skorpion, A2000 (P90), Vector .45 ACP, MP5. Effective in close-quarters combat, customizable.
  • Assault Rifles: Automatic/Semi-Auto (Versatile)
    Staple weapons like the AK-47, P416 (HK416), STG-90 (SIG SG 550), ACE (Galil ACE), F1 (FAMAS). Good all-rounders for various engagement distances.
  • Shotguns: Close Quarters (High Damage)
    Includes pump-action (M133) and semi-auto (SPAS-12) shotguns. Devastating at close range.
  • Sniper Rifles: Long Range (Precision)
    Bolt-action (SVD, M-700) and semi-auto (.Z93) sniper rifles for taking out targets from a distance. Customizable with high-powered scopes and suppressors.
  • Light Machine Guns (LMGs): Automatic (Suppressive Fire)
    Weapons like the PKM, U100 (Ultimax 100), MKG. Large magazine capacity for sustained fire, good against groups or vehicles.
  • Launchers: Explosive (Anti-Vehicle/Crowd Control)
    RPG-7 rocket launcher and GL-94 grenade launcher. Effective against vehicles and enemy encampments.
  • Bows (Recurve Bow): Silent Ranged
    A powerful and silent weapon. Can use standard, fire, or explosive arrows, which are craftable. Ideal for stealthy approaches and hunting.
  • Signature Weapons: Unique Pre-Modded
    Special, enhanced versions of standard weapons with unique names, appearances, and superior stats (e.g., The Shredder, The Bull, AMR, Shadow). Unlocked by completing specific objectives like liberating radio towers or finding relics.
  • Melee Weapons: Close Quarters (Takedowns)
    Primarily the Machete for standard melee attacks and a variety of brutal takedown animations. Throwing knives are also available.
  • Explosives & Throwables: Tactical/Area Denial
    Frag Grenades, Molotov Cocktails, C4 (remote detonation), Proximity Mines.
Armor / Gear Sets
  • Armor Sets (Helm, Torso, Cloak, Bracers, Pants - Raven, Bear, Wolf Aligned): Eivor can equip five pieces of armor. Each piece provides defensive stats (Armor, Light Resistance, Heavy Resistance, Evasion) and belongs to one of three alignments: Raven (stealth/assassination focus), Bear (melee combat/durability focus), or Wolf (ranged combat/utility focus). Equipping multiple pieces from the same set often grants set bonuses that enhance the aligned playstyle. Armor is color-coded by quality (Fine to Mythical) and can be upgraded to improve stats and unlock rune slots.
  • Runes (Weapon & Armor): Enhancements that can be socketed into weapons and armor pieces with available slots. Provide various passive bonuses like increased critical chance, attack speed, elemental damage, health, armor, or resistance to specific damage types.
  • Cosmetic Customization (Tattoos, Hairstyles, Beard Styles, Warpaint, Ship & Settlement Decorations): Extensive cosmetic customization options for Eivor (tattoos, hair, beard, warpaint), their longship (hull, sail, shields, figurehead, tailpiece), and their settlement Ravensthorpe (various decorative items). These are primarily visual and do not offer direct stat bonuses, though some settlement decorations might provide minor passive buffs to feasts.
  • Transmogrification (Change Appearance): A system allowing players to change the visual appearance of any equipped weapon or armor piece to look like any other item of the same type that they have previously collected, while retaining the stats of the originally equipped item. This is done at the blacksmith in Ravensthorpe.
  • Crafted Gear Upgrades (Capacity): Jason Brody does not equip traditional armor pieces for direct damage reduction. Instead, he crafts upgrades to his equipment using animal skins obtained from hunting. This includes: Weapon Holsters (to carry more weapons), Ammo Pouches (for specific ammo types), Wallet (to carry more money), Loot Rucksack, Syringe Kit, Grenade Pouch, Molotov Pouch, C4 Pouch, Mine Pouch, and Arrow Quiver. These upgrades are crucial for increasing combat readiness and carrying capacity.
  • Body Armor (Consumable): Players can purchase Body Armor from shops or find it in the environment. This provides an additional, non-regenerating health bar (typically blue) that absorbs damage before Jason's actual health. It needs to be replenished after taking damage. It's a crucial consumable for survivability in tougher fights.
Outfits/Customization
  • Armor Sets (Raven, Bear, Wolf Aligned): Eivor can equip five pieces of armor: Helmet, Torso, Cloak, Bracers, and Pants. Each piece is aligned with one of three skill tree philosophies: Raven (stealth, assassination), Bear (melee combat, brawling), or Wolf (archery, utility). Equipping multiple pieces from the same set (e.g., Hidden Ones' Set, Thegn's Set, Huntsman Set) provides synergistic set bonuses. Armor can be upgraded in quality (Fine to Mythical) and enhanced with runes.
  • Cosmetic Customization (Tattoos, Hairstyles, Beard Styles, Warpaint): Eivor's appearance can be heavily customized. Tattoo designs can be collected and applied at the tattoo shop in Ravensthorpe. Various hairstyles and beard styles (which can be changed and grow) are available. Warpaint can also be applied.
  • Transmogrification (Change Appearance): Players can change the visual appearance of any equipped armor piece or weapon to look like any other item of the same type they have collected, while retaining the stats of the originally equipped item. This is done via the blacksmith Gunnar in Ravensthorpe.
  • Longship Customization: Eivor's longship, the 'Nottfeigr' (or player-named), can be customized with different hull paints, sail designs, shields displayed along the sides, figureheads, and tailpieces. These are primarily cosmetic and unlocked through purchase, exploration, or as rewards.
  • Raven Customization (Synin): Eivor's raven companion, Synin, can have its appearance changed with different cosmetic skins unlocked through challenges or store purchases.
  • Settlement Decorations (Ravensthorpe): Players can find or purchase various decorative items to place around their settlement of Ravensthorpe, personalizing its appearance. Some specific decorations are tied to seasonal festivals or completing certain activities.
  • Default Outfit: Jason Brody wears a consistent outfit throughout most of the game (a t-shirt, cargo pants). His physical appearance, particularly the Tatau (tattoos) on his arm, evolves as he gains skills, visually representing his progression and transformation into a warrior. There are no significant clothing customization options for Jason in the main campaign.
  • Multiplayer/Co-op Outfits: In the competitive multiplayer and cooperative campaign modes, players could customize their character's appearance with different outfits, headgear, and body paint, unlocked through progression or DLC packs.
trending_up Progression & Upgrades
Skills & Progression
N/A

Jason Brody's progression is tied to the Tatau, a series of mystical tattoos that expand as he gains experience and unlocks skills. Skills are divided into three trees: The Heron (long-range combat, mobility, stealth), The Shark (assault tactics, takedowns, health), and The Spider (survival, crafting, hunting). Skill points are earned by gaining XP from missions, liberating outposts, hunting, and finding collectibles. Crafting is vital for upgrading gear capacity (weapon holsters, ammo pouches, loot rucksacks, syringe kits, etc.) using animal skins hunted from the islands' diverse wildlife. Syringes can also be crafted from plants to provide healing or temporary combat buffs.

public World & Exploration
World & Level Design

The game features a vast open world encompassing large swathes of England (Mercia, East Anglia, Wessex, Northumbria, etc.) and parts of Norway. Additionally, players can visit mythical realms like Asgard and Jotunheim through vision quests. DLCs added Ireland ('Wrath of the Druids') and Francia ('The Siege of Paris'). The total landmass is significant, with diverse biomes including rolling hills, dense forests, marshlands, snowy mountains, and fortified cities like Lunden (London), Jorvik (York), and Wincestre (Winchester). Map size estimations for England alone are often cited as over 120-140 sq km, with other regions adding substantial area.

The Rook Islands consist of two main islands: the North Island and the South Island. The North Island, where the game primarily begins, is controlled by Vaas's pirates and is characterized by lush jungles, beaches, and pirate outposts. The South Island, unlocked later, is controlled by Hoyt Volker's private military company and features more rugged terrain, savannahs, and heavily fortified bases. The total map size is substantial, offering diverse environments for exploration and combat.

Playable Vehicles
  • Longship ('Nottfeigr' / Player Named): Primary Watercraft / Mobile Base for Raids
    Eivor's Viking longship, used for navigating rivers and seas in England and Norway. Essential for initiating Raids on monasteries and settlements. Can be customized with different hull paints, sails, shields, figureheads, and tailpieces. The crew can sing sea shanties during travel.
  • Horse Mounts (Various Breeds/Skins): Primary Land Traversal
    Eivor's primary means of land travel. Various horse breeds and cosmetic skins can be acquired from stables in Ravensthorpe or other settlements. Horses can be taught new skills (like swimming) by upgrading the stable. Can be called with a whistle.
  • Wolf Mount (Unlockable/Store): Alternate Land Traversal
    A large wolf that Eivor can use as a mount. Functions similarly to a horse but with a different aesthetic. Often available through special editions, in-game store, or specific DLC content (like in Dawn of Ragnarök).
  • Small Boats / Rowboats: Minor Watercraft
    Smaller boats found along rivers and coasts, useful for short-distance water travel or reaching areas inaccessible by longship.
  • Fast Travel (Synchronization Points & Docks): Map Traversal Mechanic
    Eivor can synchronize high points (typically church towers or ancient ruins) to reveal map details and unlock them as fast travel locations. Docks for the longship also serve as fast travel points.
  • Land Vehicles (Cars, Trucks, Jeeps, ATVs): Ground Vehicle
    A variety of land vehicles including civilian cars (like sedans and hatchbacks), rugged pickup trucks, open-top jeeps (some with mounted machine guns), and agile ATVs/quad bikes. Used for traversing the islands' road networks and off-road terrain.
  • Watercraft (Patrol Boats, Jet Skis, Inflatable Rafts): Water Vehicle
    Used for navigating the waters surrounding and within the Rook Islands. Includes armed patrol boats, fast jet skis for quick traversal, and basic inflatable rafts.
  • Aircraft (Hang Gliders): Air Vehicle (Light/Gliding)
    Hang gliders are found at specific elevated locations across the islands. They allow Jason to glide silently over large distances, useful for stealthy infiltration or quick descents from mountains.
  • Wingsuit: Personal Traversal (Gliding)
    Unlocked via the skill tree, the Wingsuit allows Jason to perform high-speed glides after jumping from significant heights (cliffs, radio towers, hang gliders). Essential for rapid traversal and accessing remote areas. Requires a parachute (also an unlock) for safe landings.
  • Ziplines: Fixed Traversal
    Found throughout the Rook Islands, ziplines allow for quick descents between elevated points or across gaps.
Notable Fauna/Mounts
N/A
  • Sharks (Bull Shark, Reef Shark): Selachimorpha
    Hostile Marine Predator, Hunting Resource (Shark Skin)
  • Tigers (Bengal Tiger): Felidae
    Hostile Apex Predator, Hunting Resource (Tiger Skin)
  • Bears (Asiatic Black Bear): Ursidae
    Hostile Predator, Hunting Resource (Bear Skin)
  • Crocodiles (Saltwater Crocodile): Crocodylidae
    Hostile Ambush Predator (Waterways), Hunting Resource (Crocodile Leather)
  • Leopards & Panthers (Clouded Leopard, Black Panther): Felidae
    Hostile Stealth Predator, Hunting Resource (Leopard Skin)
  • Komodo Dragons: Varanidae
    Hostile Predator (Venomous Bite), Hunting Resource (Komodo Dragon Skin)
  • Cassowaries: Casuariidae
    Hostile Flightless Bird (Aggressive Kicks), Hunting Resource (Cassowary Leather)
  • Wild Boars, Deer (Sambar Deer), Tapirs, Buffalo (Water Buffalo), Goats, Dogs (Feral/Pirate Dogs), Snakes (Pythons), Birds (Various), Monitor Lizards, Rabid Dogs: Various
    Hostile (Dogs, Rabid Dogs, some Snakes) or Neutral/Prey, Hunting Resource (Skins, Feathers for crafting various gear upgrades).
  • Special Animals (Golden Tiger, Undying Bear, One Horn Buffalo, Black Panther, White Belly Tapir, Yellow Neck Cassowary, Maneater Shark, Blood Komodo): Rare Variants
    Targets for 'Path of the Hunter' side quests, provide unique skins for crafting top-tier gear upgrades.
book Story & Characters
Main Characters
  • Eivor Varinsdottir / Varinsson (Wolf-Kissed): Protagonist / Viking Raider / Raven Clan Leader
    The player-customizable protagonist (male or female options, voice acting changes accordingly). A fierce and respected Viking warrior who leads their clan from Norway to England to build a new home. Eivor is also revealed to be a reincarnation of Odin (Havi) and grapples with this divine connection throughout the story.
  • Sigurd Styrbjornsson: Ally / Eivor's Adoptive Brother / Jarl of Raven Clan
    Eivor's ambitious and charismatic adoptive older brother, and the Jarl of their clan. He believes himself to be descended from the gods and seeks glory and a divine destiny, which often puts him at odds with Eivor and leads to conflict.
  • Basim Ibn Ishaq / Loki: Ally (Initially) / Antagonist / Hidden One Master
    A Master Hidden One from Constantinople who travels to Norway with Sigurd. He mentors Eivor in the ways of the Hidden Ones and their conflict with the Order of the Ancients. His true identity as a reincarnation of the Norse god Loki is a major plot reveal, making him a complex antagonist with his own agenda.
  • Layla Hassan (Modern Day Protagonist): Modern Day Protagonist / Assassin
    The modern-day protagonist using the Animus to relive Eivor's memories. Her story arc from previous games continues as she seeks to prevent another global catastrophe, interacting with other modern-day Assassins like Shaun Hastings and Rebecca Crane.
  • King Alfred the Great of Wessex: Antagonist / Historical Figure
    The king of Wessex, the last major Saxon kingdom resisting Viking incursions. A pious, intelligent, and cunning ruler who also operates in the shadows as the Grand Maegester of the Order of the Ancients in England.
  • Randvi: Ally / Sigurd's Wife / Ravensthorpe's Strategist
    Sigurd's wife and the chief strategist for the Raven Clan in Ravensthorpe. Eivor consults with her at the Alliance Map to pledge to different regions in England. A potential romantic interest for Eivor.
  • Valka: Ally / Raven Clan Seer
    The Raven Clan's seer (völva). She provides Eivor with potions that induce visions, allowing them to experience mythological events in Asgard and Jotunheim as Havi (Odin).
  • Hytham: Ally / Hidden One Apprentice
    Basim's young apprentice in the Hidden Ones. He tasks Eivor with hunting down and eliminating members of the Order of the Ancients throughout England, managing the Hidden Ones Bureau in Ravensthorpe.
  • Ivarr the Boneless & Ubba Ragnarsson: Allies / Historical Viking Leaders
    Sons of the legendary Ragnar Lothbrok and leaders of the Great Heathen Army. Eivor forms alliances with them to conquer parts of Mercia.
  • Oswald, Ceolwulf, Halfdan Ragnarsson, Soma, Hunwald, Goodwin: Allies / Saxon & Viking Regional Leaders
    Various kings, ealdormen, jarls, and thegns Eivor interacts with and forms alliances with (or deposes) across the different shires of England. Their individual storylines form the regional story arcs.
  • Fulke: Antagonist / Order of the Ancients Agent
    A sadistic and fanatical agent of the Order of the Ancients who plays a key role in Sigurd's capture and torment, believing him to be a divine being.
  • The Builder (Asgard Vision): Antagonist (Mythological)
    A Jotun (giant) who tricks the Aesir gods in Asgard, encountered during Eivor's vision quests as Havi.
  • Jason Brody: Protagonist
    An American tourist on vacation with his friends and brothers who gets captured by pirates. Initially an ordinary young man, he is forced to adapt and become a warrior to survive, rescue his friends, and exact revenge. His journey explores his descent into violence and potential madness as he embraces the Rakyat's ways and the power of the Tatau.
  • Vaas Montenegro: Secondary Antagonist / Pirate Leader
    The psychopathic, charismatic, and unpredictable leader of the pirates on the North Island. He is Citra's brother. Vaas is known for his iconic 'Definition of Insanity' monologue and serves as Jason's primary tormentor in the early to mid-game. Voiced by Michael Mando.
  • Hoyt Volker: Main Antagonist / Human Trafficker & Drug Lord
    A cold, calculating, and ruthless South African warlord who controls the South Island. He runs a vast operation involving slavery, drug trafficking, and commands a well-equipped private military. He is the ultimate target of Jason's revenge.
  • Citra Talugmai: Rakyat Leader / Potential Ally & Antagonist
    The enigmatic and beautiful priestess leader of the indigenous Rakyat tribe and Vaas's sister. She sees potential in Jason and guides him through the trials of the Tatau, grooming him to be the ultimate warrior for her cause. Her motives are complex and manipulative.
  • Dennis Rogers: Ally / Rakyat Mentor
    A Liberian immigrant who has integrated into the Rakyat tribe. He rescues Jason after his initial escape and serves as his first guide and mentor, teaching him basic survival skills and introducing him to the Rakyat's customs and Citra.
  • Dr. Alec Earnhardt: Ally (Eccentric Doctor)
    An eccentric, drug-addicted doctor living on the islands who provides shelter and medical aid to Jason and his friends. He has a tragic past and offers philosophical, albeit often drug-fueled, insights.
  • Sam Becker: Ally / Undercover Agent
    A German-born, American-raised CIA operative working undercover within Hoyt Volker's private military. He befriends Jason and provides crucial intelligence and assistance in infiltrating Hoyt's operations on the South Island.
  • Buck Hughes: Minor Antagonist / Mercenary
    A sadistic Australian mercenary working for Hoyt, known for his depraved tastes. Jason is forced to deal with him to rescue one of his friends.
  • Liza Snow, Oliver Carswell, Keith Ramsay, Daisy Lee, Riley Brody, Grant Brody: Supporting Characters / Hostages
    The group of friends and Jason's brothers who were captured alongside him. Rescuing them is Jason's primary motivation for much of the game. Their reactions to Jason's transformation are a key part of the story.
Example Missions
  • Main Story Arcs (Norway, England Pledges, Asgard/Jotunheim Visions, Order of the Ancients Hunt, Modern Day)
    The overarching narrative divided into several major arcs: Eivor's departure from Norway, establishing Ravensthorpe and forging alliances by pledging to various shires in England (each a self-contained regional storyline), experiencing mythological sagas as Havi in Asgard and Jotunheim, systematically hunting down members of the Order of the Ancients, and Layla Hassan's modern-day investigation into Isu mysteries and a looming global threat.
  • Raids
    Lead Eivor's Viking crew on longship raids against monasteries, encampments, and fortresses along rivers in England to pillage Raw Materials and Supplies needed for upgrading the Ravensthorpe settlement. Involves combat and breaking open chests/doors with crew assistance.
  • Assaults (Large Scale Battles)
    Major story-driven battles where Eivor and their allies (often from pledged regions) lay siege to large enemy fortresses or defend against significant attacks. These involve multiple stages, siege weapons, and fighting alongside numerous AI combatants.
  • World Events (Mysteries)
    Short, often quirky, self-contained narrative encounters found throughout the world. These can range from helping a child find their pet, to resolving a dispute between villagers, or participating in a bizarre local custom. They offer XP and a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people.
  • Flyting Duels (Mysteries)
    Engage in a battle of wits and rhyming insults with various NPCs. Winning requires choosing the correct responses that match the opponent's rhythm and theme, increasing Eivor's Charisma (which unlocks unique dialogue options).
  • Offering Altars (Mysteries)
    Find altars that require a specific offering (e.g., a certain number of fish, animal parts, or silver) to appease local spirits or fulfill a request. Completing these rewards skill points.
  • Standing Stone Puzzles (Mysteries)
    Environmental puzzles where Eivor must find the correct vantage point to align symbols carved on standing stones, revealing a larger pattern. Rewards skill points.
  • Treasures of Britain (Mysteries)
    Explore dangerous, puzzle-filled Isu (First Civilization) vaults hidden across England to collect mysterious tablets. Collecting all of them unlocks the legendary weapon Excalibur.
  • Legendary Animal Hunts (Mysteries)
    Track and defeat exceptionally powerful and unique animals found in specific locations. Rewards include XP, resources, and a trophy for the longhouse in Ravensthorpe.
  • Lost Drengr (Mysteries)
    Challenge and defeat six legendary Viking warriors, former members of Ragnar Lothbrok's army, who seek a glorious death in battle. Each is a difficult duel.
  • Daughters of Lerion (Mysteries)
    Defeat three powerful and mystical sisters who guard pieces of Thor's armor set. Each is a challenging boss fight with unique magical abilities.
  • Fly Agaric Hallucination Challenges (Mysteries)
    Consume Fly Agaric mushrooms to enter a hallucinatory state and solve a short environmental puzzle or complete a bizarre task. Rewards skill points.
  • Animus Anomalies (Mysteries)
    Modern-day data fragments manifested as glitched platforming puzzles in the historical simulation. Eivor (controlled by Layla) must navigate these unstable structures to retrieve Isu data. Rewards lore.
  • River Raids (Repeatable Game Mode)
    A separate repeatable game mode where Eivor leads their Jomsvikings on raids along various rivers to find new gear, resources, and Books of Knowledge. Features unique river maps and upgradable Jomsviking barracks.
  • Tombs of the Fallen (Free DLC)
    Explore hidden Isu tombs filled with environmental puzzles and platforming challenges to uncover powerful artifacts and lore.
  • DLC Story Campaigns (Wrath of the Druids, The Siege of Paris, Dawn of Ragnarök)
    Major expansions with their own main questlines, new regions (Ireland, Francia, Svartalfheim), characters, enemies, gear, and abilities.
  • Main Story Campaign (Jason Brody's Journey)
    A series of narrative missions following Jason Brody's transformation from a captured tourist to a hardened warrior. Objectives include rescuing his kidnapped friends, allying with the Rakyat tribe, confronting Vaas Montenegro and his pirates, and eventually taking on Hoyt Volker and his private military to dismantle their operations on the Rook Islands.
  • Radio Tower Activation
    Climb and activate dilapidated radio towers scattered across the Rook Islands. Activating a tower de-jammers a section of the world map, revealing nearby points of interest, collectibles, and outposts. It also makes weapons from the local gun shops available for free.
  • Outpost Liberation
    Clear out pirate or privateer controlled outposts. This involves eliminating all enemies within the outpost, ideally stealthily for bonus XP. Liberating an outpost turns it into a Rakyat safe zone, unlocks fast travel, provides new side missions, and reduces enemy presence in the surrounding area. Outposts can be reset via game options to be replayed.
  • Path of the Hunter Quests
    Side missions that task Jason with hunting specific, often rare or dangerous, animals using a designated weapon (e.g., hunt a Golden Tiger with a bow). Completing these quests rewards Jason with unique animal skins required to craft the highest-tier gear upgrades.
  • Wanted Dead Quests
    Bounty hunting missions where Jason must track down and eliminate specific pirate or privateer leaders using a designated weapon (often a Machete for a stealth kill). Provides XP and money.
  • Story of the Rakyat (Trials of the Rakyat)
    Side missions given by Citra or other Rakyat members that often involve spiritual trials, tests of skill, or tasks related to Rakyat traditions. These can reward unique skills or insights into the local culture.
  • Supply Drop Quests
    Timed vehicle-based missions where Jason must race to a designated location to collect a supply drop before time runs out, often navigating difficult terrain and avoiding enemies.
  • Cooperative Campaign Missions (Online)
    A separate 6-chapter story campaign for up to 4 players online, following four new characters (Callum, Leonard, Mikhail, Tisha) as they seek revenge on their former ship captain. Missions involve objective-based combat scenarios.
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Multiplayer Details

Assassin's Creed Valhalla is primarily a single-player experience. It does not feature traditional cooperative or competitive multiplayer modes. Some online elements exist, such as sharing photos, avenging fallen players (community Jomsvikings), and the River Raids mode which allows recruiting other players' Jomsvikings for your crew.

1. Cooperative Campaign (4 Players): A distinct story campaign following four new characters (Callum, Leonard, Mikhail, Tisha) seeking revenge against their former captain who sold them into slavery. 2. Competitive Multiplayer (up to 14 players): Featured modes like Team Deathmatch, Domination, Firestorm (capture points and ignite enemy fuel depots), and Transmission (capture radio transmitters). Players could use battle cries for temporary team buffs. A Map Editor was also included, allowing players to create and share their own multiplayer maps.

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Available Editions

Available in Standard, Gold (includes Season Pass), Ultimate (Gold content + Ultimate Pack with Berserker items, settlement pack, runes), and Collector's Edition (Ultimate content + Eivor statue, SteelBook, art prints, soundtrack, certificate). A Ragnarök Edition included the base game and the 'Dawn of Ragnarök' expansion. The Complete Edition bundles the base game and all major expansions.

Far Cry 3 had several editions: Standard Edition, The Lost Expeditions Edition (included 2 bonus missions and a Japanese Type 10 flare gun), Insane Edition (Collector's Edition with a Vaas Wahine bobblehead, survival guide, digital content including 'Monkey Business' pack, Lost Expeditions, Hunter Pack, Warrior Pack, Predator Pack). Far Cry 3 Classic Edition was later released for PS4/Xbox One and given free to Far Cry 5 Season Pass holders, featuring enhanced graphics for consoles.

Post-Launch Content / DLC

Valhalla received extensive post-launch support. This includes two major paid story expansions: 'Wrath of the Druids' (set in Ireland) and 'The Siege of Paris' (set in Francia). A third large expansion, 'Dawn of Ragnarök,' (mythological focus, playing as Odin/Havi) was also released. Numerous free updates added content like River Raids, Mastery Challenges, Tombs of the Fallen, seasonal festivals (Yule, Ostara, Sigrblot, Oskoreia), New Game+, transmog, and 'The Last Chapter' (a free story epilogue).

DLC included the 'Monkey Business' pack (4 missions with Hurk and unique monkeys), 'The Lost Expeditions' (2 missions), and various 'Warrior,' 'Hunter,' and 'Predator' packs which offered unique weapons, animal skins for crafting, or multiplayer content. A free 'High Tides' co-op DLC added two new chapters to the cooperative campaign.

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Frequently Asked Questions
  • Q: Is Assassin's Creed Valhalla a traditional Assassin's Creed game?
    A: Valhalla blends traditional Assassin's Creed elements (stealth, assassinations with the Hidden Blade, conflict between Hidden Ones/Order of the Ancients, modern-day story) with significant action RPG mechanics (skill trees, gear upgrades, dialogue choices, large open world, settlement building). It leans more into the RPG aspects than earlier titles in the series.
  • Q: Can I play as a male or female Eivor?
    A: Yes, players can choose to play as either a male Eivor (Varinsson) or a female Eivor (Varinsdottir). The story and dialogue are largely the same for both, with voice acting being the primary difference. Players can also let the Animus choose, which sometimes switches between them at key moments (canonically, Eivor is female).
  • Q: What is Ravensthorpe, and how does settlement building work?
    A: Ravensthorpe is the Viking settlement Eivor establishes in England. Players can upgrade the settlement by constructing various buildings (e.g., blacksmith, barracks, trading post, hunter's hut, seer's hut, museum) using resources gathered from raids. Each building provides new services, quests, characters, or passive benefits for Eivor and their clan.
  • Q: Are there choices and consequences in Valhalla?
    A: Yes, Valhalla features numerous dialogue choices and decisions during quests that can impact character relationships, the outcome of regional story arcs, alliances, and even aspects of the main story's ending. Some choices have more significant long-term consequences than others.
  • Q: What are the Asgard and Jotunheim sequences?
    A: These are vision quests where Eivor, through Valka's potions, experiences events from Norse mythology as Havi (another name for Odin). These sequences feature unique mythical environments, characters (like Thor, Loki, Freya, Tyr), and storylines that tie into the Isu lore and Eivor's own destiny.
  • Q: Does Valhalla have naval combat like previous AC games?
    A: While Eivor has a longship for river and sea travel and for initiating raids, direct ship-to-ship naval combat with cannons and complex maneuvers (like in Black Flag or Odyssey) is not a primary feature. The longship is mainly for transport, raiding party deployment, and navigating waterways. Limited ranged combat from the ship is possible.
  • Q: Is Far Cry 3 considered one of the best in the series?
    A: Yes, Far Cry 3 is widely acclaimed and often cited as one of the best games in the Far Cry series, and even one of the best open-world FPS games of its generation. It's particularly praised for its compelling story, iconic villain (Vaas Montenegro), lush open world, and engaging gameplay mechanics.
  • Q: What is the 'Definition of Insanity' speech?
    A: It's a famous monologue delivered by Vaas Montenegro in Far Cry 3. In it, Vaas defines insanity as 'doing the exact... same fucking thing... over and over again expecting... shit to change.' This speech has become iconic in video game culture.
  • Q: Can I play the main story of Far Cry 3 in co-op?
    A: No, Jason Brody's main single-player campaign is a solo experience. Far Cry 3 features a separate 4-player online cooperative campaign with its own unique story and characters that runs parallel to Jason's.
  • Q: How does crafting work in Far Cry 3?
    A: Crafting is essential for progression. Players hunt animals to collect their skins, which are then used to craft upgrades for gear like weapon holsters (to carry more weapons), ammo pouches, wallets (to carry more money), syringe kits, and more. Plants are also gathered to craft syringes for healing or temporary combat buffs (e.g., enhanced senses, fire resistance).
  • Q: What is the Tatau?
    A: The Tatau is a mystical set of tattoos that Jason Brody receives from the Rakyat tribe. As Jason gains experience and completes missions, new parts of the Tatau are inked onto his arm, visually representing his unlocked skills and his transformation into a warrior. Each segment of the tattoo corresponds to a skill in one of the three skill trees (Heron, Shark, Spider).
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Graphics & Visual Fidelity

Powered by AnvilNext 2.0, Valhalla showcases detailed and expansive environments, from the fjords of Norway to the rolling hills and forests of England, and the mythical realms. It features impressive lighting, weather effects, and detailed character models. The game's art style captures the rugged beauty of the Viking Age and the distinct cultures of Norse and Anglo-Saxon societies.

Powered by the Dunia Engine 2, Far Cry 3 was praised for its stunning visuals at the time of release, depicting lush tropical jungles, vibrant coral reefs, sandy beaches, and detailed character models. It featured advanced lighting, water effects, and dense foliage. DirectX 11 support on PC allowed for enhanced features like HDAO (High Definition Ambient Occlusion) and MSAA (Multisample Anti-Aliasing).

Audio & Soundtrack

Original score composed by Jesper Kyd, Sarah Schachner, and Einar Selvik (of Wardruna). The music blends epic orchestral themes with authentic Norse folk instrumentation and vocals, creating a powerful and atmospheric soundscape. Features Viking chants, sea shanties sung by Eivor's crew, and ambient tracks reflecting the different regions. Sound design includes visceral combat sounds, distinct weapon effects, and immersive environmental audio.

The original score by Brian Tyler features a mix of orchestral, electronic, and tribal elements, reflecting the game's tropical setting and Jason's psychological transformation. The licensed track 'Make It Bun Dem' by Skrillex & Damian Marley is famously used in the 'Kick the Hornet's Nest' mission. Sound design effectively captures the dense jungle atmosphere, wildlife sounds, and intense combat audio. Vaas Montenegro's voice acting by Michael Mando is iconic and widely praised.

User Interface (UI/UX)

Features a customizable HUD with health, adrenaline, stamina, and equipped abilities/tools. A compass with objective markers aids navigation. The world map is extensive with filters for activities and collectibles. Menus for inventory, skills, abilities, quests, and settlement management are accessible. Eagle Vision (Odin's Sight) highlights enemies, loot, and points of interest.

Standard first-person HUD with a mini-map, health (regenerating segments), ammo count, and objective markers. The Tatau on Jason's arm visually represents his skill progression. A radial menu is used for weapon selection and syringe use. The world map allows for waypoint placement and tracking of discovered locations and collectibles.

Accessibility Options

Offers a wide range of accessibility options, including extensive control remapping, subtitle and caption customization (size, background, speaker names), options for QTEs (hold vs. tap), aim assist options, colorblind modes, options to reduce camera motion/screen effects, audio cues for important events, and adjustable text/icon sizes.

Accessibility options were more limited compared to modern titles but included subtitle display, customizable controls (key remapping, sensitivity), and aim assist. The game's design, with clear objective markers and a mini-map, aided general playability.

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settings_applications System Requirements
1080p (Full HD) - Performance (1080p ~60 FPS, High Preset) (High Preset)
CPU: CPU for 1080p/60FPS High.
CPU (Laptop): High-end laptop CPU.
GPU: Recommended desktop GPU for 1080p/60FPS High.
GPU (Laptop): Performance laptop GPUs. 8GB VRAM ideal.
RAM: 16GB RAM recommended.
Storage: NVMe SSD strongly recommended.
memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-6700 @ 3.4 GHz or AMD Ryzen 7 1700 @ 3.0 GHz
developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 (8GB) or AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 (8GB)
laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-9750H / AMD Ryzen 7 4800H or better
laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile (8GB) / RTX 3060 Mobile (6GB, High TGP). **An RTX 3070 Mobile or RTX 4060 Mobile (High TGP) will provide excellent 1080p High performance.**
layersRAM: 16 GB
saveStorage (Tier): 50 GB SSD (Current total size larger)
1080p (Full HD) - Recommended (DX11, High Settings, 1080p ~30-60 FPS) (High Preset, DirectX 11)
CPU: Recommended desktop CPU for 1080p.
CPU (Laptop): Estimated mid-range laptop CPUs for smoother 1080p gameplay.
GPU: Recommended desktop GPU for 1080p high settings with DX11.
GPU (Laptop): Estimated performance-focused laptop GPUs for recommended 1080p.
RAM: Recommended RAM for smoother performance (8GB standard for modern gaming).
Storage: SSD strongly recommended.
memoryCPU: Intel Core i3-530 @ 2.9 GHz or AMD Phenom II X2 565 @ 3.4 GHz or better
developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti (1GB) or AMD Radeon HD 7850 (1GB) or better
laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i5-480M / AMD Phenom II X4 N930 or better. **Modern laptop CPUs like Intel Core i3 10th gen+ / AMD Ryzen 3 2000 series+ are vastly superior.**
laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 480M / GTX 570M / AMD Radeon HD 6970M equivalent or better. **Modern laptop GPUs like the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile, RTX 4050 Mobile, and above will achieve extremely high framerates at 1080p/1440p Ultra.**
layersRAM: 4 GB
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1080p (Full HD) - Recommended (1080p ~30 FPS, High Preset) (High Preset)
CPU: Recommended desktop CPU for 1080p/30FPS High settings.
CPU (Laptop): Estimated mid-range laptop CPUs.
GPU: Recommended desktop GPU for 1080p/30FPS High.
GPU (Laptop): Estimated performance-focused laptop GPUs. 6GB VRAM recommended.
RAM: 16GB RAM strongly recommended for a smoother experience.
Storage: SSD strongly recommended.
memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-4790 @ 3.6 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 @ 3.2 GHz
developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB) or AMD Radeon RX 570 (8GB)
laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-7700HQ / AMD Ryzen 5 3550H equivalent or better
laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile (6GB) / RTX 2060 Mobile (6GB). **An RTX 3060 Mobile or RTX 4050 Mobile (High TGP) is a good target for 1080p High.**
layersRAM: 8 GB
saveStorage (Tier): 50 GB SSD (Current total size larger)
1080p (Full HD) - Minimum (1080p ~30 FPS, Low Preset) (Low Preset)
CPU: Minimum desktop CPU for 1080p at lower settings.
CPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop CPU equivalent. Newer i5/Ryzen 5 H-series recommended.
GPU: Minimum desktop GPU for 1080p at lower settings.
GPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop GPUs. 4GB VRAM is absolute minimum.
RAM: Minimum RAM requirement.
Storage: HDD absolute minimum, SSD strongly recommended.
memoryCPU: Intel Core i5-4460 @ 3.2 GHz or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 @ 3.1 GHz
developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 (4GB) or AMD Radeon R9 380 (4GB)
laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i5-8300H / AMD Ryzen 5 2500U equivalent or better
laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile (4GB) / GTX 1650 Mobile (4GB). **An RTX 3050 Mobile or RTX 4050 Mobile would be a much better entry point for stable 1080p Low/Medium.**
layersRAM: 8 GB
saveStorage (Tier): 50 GB HDD (SSD Recommended for base game, current total size larger)
1080p (Full HD) - Minimum (DX9, Low Settings, ~720p/1080p Low) (Low Preset, DirectX 9)
CPU: Minimum desktop CPU for playable framerates.
CPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop CPU equivalent for minimum performance. Any modern laptop CPU will far exceed this.
GPU: Minimum desktop GPU for DX9.
GPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop GPUs for minimum performance targets. Modern GPUs are orders of magnitude faster.
RAM: Minimum RAM requirement.
Storage: HDD is minimum.
memoryCPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E6700 @ 2.6 GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ @ 3.0 GHz
developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce 8800GTX (512MB) or AMD Radeon HD 2900 PRO (512MB)
laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i3-330M / AMD Turion II P520 equivalent or better
laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M / AMD Mobility Radeon HD 4650 equivalent or better. **Any modern integrated GPU (Intel Iris Xe, AMD Radeon Graphics) or entry-level dedicated GPU (RTX 3050 Mobile, etc.) will run this game at high settings 1080p effortlessly.**
layersRAM: 2 GB
saveStorage (Tier): 15 GB HDD
1440p (QHD/2K) - Very High (1440p ~60 FPS, Very High Preset) (Very High Preset)
CPU: CPU for 1440p/60FPS Very High.
CPU (Laptop): High-end laptop CPU.
GPU: Desktop GPU for 1440p/60FPS Very High.
GPU (Laptop): High-end laptop GPUs. 8GB+ VRAM critical.
RAM: 16GB RAM essential.
Storage: NVMe SSD required.
memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-8700K @ 3.7 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 3600X @ 3.8 GHz
developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super (8GB) or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT (8GB) / RX 6700 XT (12GB for higher settings)
laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-10870H / AMD Ryzen 7 5800H or better. **Modern i7/Ryzen 7 H/HX series.**
laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile (8GB, Max TGP) / RTX 4070 Mobile (8GB, Max TGP). **An RTX 3080 Mobile or RTX 4080 Mobile would be better for consistent 1440p Very High/Ultra performance.**
layersRAM: 16 GB
saveStorage (Tier): 50 GB NVMe SSD (Current total size larger)
1440p (QHD/2K) - High Performance (DX11, Ultra Settings, 1080p/1440p 60 FPS+) (Ultra Preset, DirectX 11)
CPU: High-end desktop CPU for max settings at launch.
CPU (Laptop): Estimated higher-end laptop CPUs.
GPU: High-end desktop GPU for ultra settings at launch.
GPU (Laptop): Estimated high-end laptop GPUs.
RAM: 8GB RAM recommended.
Storage: SSD recommended for this tier.
memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-870 @ 2.93 GHz or AMD FX-4150 @ 3.8 GHz or better
developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 (2GB) / GTX 760 (2GB) or AMD Radeon HD 7970 (3GB) / R9 280X (3GB) or better
laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-2630QM or better. **Any modern mid-range or high-end laptop CPU will not bottleneck this game.**
laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680M / GTX 780M / AMD Radeon HD 8970M equivalent or better. **NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile, RTX 4060 Mobile, and above will run this game at 1440p Ultra settings with very high framerates.**
layersRAM: 8 GB
saveStorage (Tier): 15 GB SSD.
2160p (UHD/4K) - Ultra (2160p/4K ~30 FPS, Ultra High Preset) (Ultra High Preset)
CPU: CPU for attempting 4K/30FPS Ultra.
CPU (Laptop): Top-tier laptop CPUs.
GPU: Desktop GPU for 4K Ultra at 30FPS.
GPU (Laptop): Flagship laptop GPUs. 10GB+ VRAM highly recommended.
RAM: 16GB minimum, 32GB highly recommended for 4K Ultra.
Storage: NVMe SSD required.
memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-9700K @ 3.6 GHz or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X @ 3.6 GHz
developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 (8GB) / RTX 3070 (8GB) or AMD Radeon RX 6800 (16GB)
laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i9-10980HK / AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS or better. **Modern flagship Intel/AMD HX series (e.g., 13900HX, 7945HX).**
laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile (10GB/16GB, Max TGP) / RTX 4070 Mobile (8GB, Max TGP). **An RTX 4080 Mobile/RTX 4090 Mobile would be needed for higher FPS or more stable 4K. A hypothetical next-gen flagship (RTX 50-series) would target smoother 4K Ultra.**
layersRAM: 16 GB
saveStorage (Tier): 50 GB NVMe SSD (Current total size larger)
2160p (UHD/4K) - Ultra 4K (DX11, High/Ultra Preset, Likely 30-60 FPS with modern high-end) (High/Ultra Preset, DirectX 11)
CPU: Modern CPU recommendation for 4K, GPU will be the main factor.
CPU (Laptop): Estimated top-tier laptop CPUs for 4K.
GPU: Modern GPU recommendation for 4K. Game is not demanding for current high-end cards.
GPU (Laptop): Modern high-end laptop GPUs offer excellent 4K performance for this title.
RAM: 16GB RAM strongly recommended for 4K.
Storage: SSD required for optimal 4K experience.
memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-4770K @ 3.5 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 @ 3.2 GHz or better (Modern equivalent)
developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 (8GB) / AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (8GB) or better (Modern equivalent for good 4K)
laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-7700HQ / AMD Ryzen 7 1700 (Desktop equivalent in laptop) or better. **Modern high-performance laptop CPUs (Intel Core i7/i9 H/HX-series, AMD Ryzen 7/9 HS/HX-series) are more than adequate.**
laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile (8GB) or higher. **NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (High TGP), RTX 4070 Mobile, and above will achieve very high framerates at 4K Ultra. Even an RTX 3060 Mobile/RTX 4060 Mobile can provide a good 4K experience with some tweaked settings.**
layersRAM: 8 GB
saveStorage (Tier): 15 GB SSD.
save Overall Storage
Spec: Approx. 130 GB for base game + all DLCs (SSD Recommended). Base game around 70-80GB.
Note: An NVMe SSD is highly recommended for the best experience, minimizing load times and improving asset streaming.
Type: SSD
Spec: 15 GB available space (SSD Recommended for modern play).
Note: SSD is recommended for faster load times.
Type: SSD
desktop_windows Operating System
Spec: Windows 10 (64-bit versions only)
Explanation: 64-bit Windows 10 or Windows 11 is required.
Spec: Windows XP (SP3), Windows Vista (SP2), Windows 7 (SP1), Windows 8 (Both 32-bit & 64-bit)
Explanation: Original release supported older OS. Windows 10/11 64-bit recommended for modern hardware and the Classic Edition.
gamepad DirectX Version
Spec: DirectX 12
Explanation: DirectX 12 API is required.
Spec: DirectX 9.0c (DirectX 11 supported & recommended for best visuals)
Explanation: DirectX 9.0c is minimum, with DX11 features available for enhanced graphics.
info_outline Other Game Notes
  • Official PC system requirements from Ubisoft. Performance can vary significantly depending on specific hardware, settings, areas in-game (especially dense settlements or large battles), and background applications. An SSD is strongly recommended.
  • Laptop Performance Note: Laptop models of listed desktop GPUs will require comparable performance, high TGP (Total Graphics Power), and excellent cooling. **Assassin's Creed Valhalla is a demanding title, especially at higher resolutions or with maxed-out settings due to its large, detailed world.**
  • Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: Good TGP is important for consistent framerates.
  • Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: Robust cooling is essential for sustained performance during raids and exploration.
  • Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: A strong CPU is needed for NPC simulation, large-scale battles, and world streaming.
  • Laptop Consideration: R A M Speed Dual Channel: Fast dual-channel RAM benefits performance.
  • Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: Using a MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is recommended.
  • Optimization Detail: Upscaling Tech: Supports AMD FSR 1.0 (later versions may require mods or specific game updates). DLSS support is not native but might be possible via mods on PC for some users.
  • Optimization Detail: Key Settings Impact: World Details, Clutter, Shadow Quality, Volumetric Clouds, Water Quality, Screen Space Reflections, Character Texture Quality, and Anti-Aliasing heavily impact performance. The game offers an adaptive quality setting.
  • Game Name: Assassin Creed Valhalla
  • Official system requirements from Ubisoft (as of game launch). Performance can vary depending on specific hardware, settings, and background applications. An SSD is recommended for optimal performance on modern systems. Far Cry 3 Classic Edition (released later) has similar requirements but may be better optimized for modern OS.
  • Laptop Performance Note: Laptop models of listed desktop GPUs may work if their performance is comparable. Performance on laptops is also heavily influenced by cooling and the GPU's Total Graphics Power (TGP). The estimated laptop specs below are approximate and reflect performance tiers for the game's original release period. **Modern laptop GPUs (NVIDIA RTX 30-series, RTX 40-series, and newer AMD equivalents) will vastly exceed these original recommendations and provide an exceptional experience at high resolutions and settings.**
  • Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: Higher TGP in a laptop GPU generally correlates with better sustained performance.
  • Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: Good cooling is essential to prevent thermal throttling during demanding gameplay.
  • Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: Laptops with higher CPU power limits can maintain boost clocks longer.
  • Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: Using a MUX switch (if available) or ensuring the dedicated GPU is prioritized over integrated graphics (via NVIDIA Control Panel/AMD Software) is recommended for optimal framerates.
  • Optimization Detail: Key Settings Impact: Texture Quality, Shadow Quality, Ambient Occlusion (HDAO/HBAO), Anti-Aliasing (MSAA on DX11 can be demanding), Water Quality, Post FX, and Geometry Detail heavily impact performance.
  • Game Name: Far Cry 3
build Optimization Details
  • Upscaling Tech: Supports AMD FSR 1.0 (later versions may require mods or specific game updates). DLSS support is not native but might be possible via mods on PC for some users.
  • Key Settings Impact: World Details, Clutter, Shadow Quality, Volumetric Clouds, Water Quality, Screen Space Reflections, Character Texture Quality, and Anti-Aliasing heavily impact performance. The game offers an adaptive quality setting.
  • Key Settings Impact: Texture Quality, Shadow Quality, Ambient Occlusion (HDAO/HBAO), Anti-Aliasing (MSAA on DX11 can be demanding), Water Quality, Post FX, and Geometry Detail heavily impact performance.
laptop Laptop Considerations
  • G P U T G P: Good TGP is important for consistent framerates.
  • Cooling Thermals: Robust cooling is essential for sustained performance during raids and exploration.
  • C P U Power Limits: A strong CPU is needed for NPC simulation, large-scale battles, and world streaming.
  • R A M Speed Dual Channel: Fast dual-channel RAM benefits performance.
  • M U X Switch Optimus: Using a MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is recommended.
  • G P U T G P: Higher TGP in a laptop GPU generally correlates with better sustained performance.
  • Cooling Thermals: Good cooling is essential to prevent thermal throttling during demanding gameplay.
  • C P U Power Limits: Laptops with higher CPU power limits can maintain boost clocks longer.
  • M U X Switch Optimus: Using a MUX switch (if available) or ensuring the dedicated GPU is prioritized over integrated graphics (via NVIDIA Control Panel/AMD Software) is recommended for optimal framerates.

info_outline Feature details based on available data. System requirements and performance estimates may vary.

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Common Recommendations (Handles All Compared Games)

check_circle_outline Recommended based on listed requirements for Full HD (1080p).
MSI Pulse GL66 with RTX 3070 and i7 12th Gen
MSI Pulse GL66 with RTX 3070 and i7 12th Gen
  • memory Intel Core i7-12700H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070
  • layers 32GB DDR4-3200MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile (4GB)
Acer Nitro V with RTX 4060 and i9 13th Gen
Acer Nitro V with RTX 4060 and i9 13th Gen
  • memory Intel Core i9-13900H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
  • layers 16GB DDR5-5200MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile (4GB)
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (i9-14900HX, RTX 4060)
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (i9-14900HX, RTX 4060)
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
  • layers 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile (4GB)
ASUS TUF A15 with RTX 3050 and Ryzen 7
ASUS TUF A15 with RTX 3050 and Ryzen 7
  • memory AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
  • layers 32GB DDR5-4800MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile (8GB)
Dell Alienware M16 Gaming Laptop with RTX 4080
Dell Alienware M16 Gaming Laptop with RTX 4080
  • memory AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
  • layers Up to 64GB DDR5
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile (8GB)
ASUS TUF Gaming F15 with RTX 2050 and Intel i5
ASUS TUF Gaming F15 with RTX 2050 and Intel i5
  • memory Intel Core i5-11400H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050
  • layers 8GB DDR4-3200MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M
check_circle_outline Recommended based on listed requirements for QHD (1440p).
Asus Rog Strix Scar 15 with RTX 3070 Ti and i9 12th Gen
Asus Rog Strix Scar 15 with RTX 3070 Ti and i9 12th Gen
  • memory Intel Core i9-12900H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
  • layers 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile (8GB, Max TGP)
ASUS TUF A15 with RTX 3050 and Ryzen 7
ASUS TUF A15 with RTX 3050 and Ryzen 7
  • memory AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
  • layers 32GB DDR5-4800MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile (8GB, Max TGP)
ASUS ROG Strix G15 with RTX 3060 and Ryzen 7
ASUS ROG Strix G15 with RTX 3060 and Ryzen 7
  • memory AMD Ryzen 7 6800H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
  • layers 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile (8GB, Max TGP)
MSI Pulse GL66 with RTX 3070 and i7 12th Gen
MSI Pulse GL66 with RTX 3070 and i7 12th Gen
  • memory Intel Core i7-12700H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070
  • layers 32GB DDR4-3200MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680M
Acer Nitro V with RTX 4060 and i9 13th Gen
Acer Nitro V with RTX 4060 and i9 13th Gen
  • memory Intel Core i9-13900H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
  • layers 16GB DDR5-5200MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680M
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (i9-14900HX, RTX 4060)
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (i9-14900HX, RTX 4060)
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
  • layers 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680M
check_circle_outline Recommended based on listed requirements for UHD (4K).
ASUS TUF A15 with RTX 3050 and Ryzen 7
ASUS TUF A15 with RTX 3050 and Ryzen 7
  • memory AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
  • layers 32GB DDR5-4800MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile (10GB
ASUS ROG Strix G15 with RTX 3060 and Ryzen 7
ASUS ROG Strix G15 with RTX 3060 and Ryzen 7
  • memory AMD Ryzen 7 6800H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
  • layers 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile (10GB
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 Ultra with RTX 3080 and Ryzen 9
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 Ultra with RTX 3080 and Ryzen 9
  • memory AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080
  • layers 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile (10GB
MSI Pulse GL66 with RTX 3070 and i7 12th Gen
MSI Pulse GL66 with RTX 3070 and i7 12th Gen
  • memory Intel Core i7-12700H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070
  • layers 32GB DDR4-3200MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile (8GB) or higher. **NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (High TGP), RTX 4070 Mobile, and above will achieve very high framerates at 4K Ultra. Even an RTX 3060 Mobile
Acer Nitro V with RTX 4060 and i9 13th Gen
Acer Nitro V with RTX 4060 and i9 13th Gen
  • memory Intel Core i9-13900H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
  • layers 16GB DDR5-5200MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile (8GB) or higher. **NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (High TGP), RTX 4070 Mobile, and above will achieve very high framerates at 4K Ultra. Even an RTX 3060 Mobile
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (i9-14900HX, RTX 4060)
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (i9-14900HX, RTX 4060)
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
  • layers 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile (8GB) or higher. **NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (High TGP), RTX 4070 Mobile, and above will achieve very high framerates at 4K Ultra. Even an RTX 3060 Mobile

For Assassin Creed Valhalla Specifically

check_circle_outline Recommended based on listed requirements for Full HD (1080p).
MSI Pulse GL66 with RTX 3070 and i7 12th Gen
MSI Pulse GL66 with RTX 3070 and i7 12th Gen
  • memory Intel Core i7-12700H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070
  • layers 32GB DDR4-3200MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile (4GB)
Acer Nitro V with RTX 4060 and i9 13th Gen
Acer Nitro V with RTX 4060 and i9 13th Gen
  • memory Intel Core i9-13900H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
  • layers 16GB DDR5-5200MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile (4GB)
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (i9-14900HX, RTX 4060)
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (i9-14900HX, RTX 4060)
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
  • layers 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile (4GB)
Asus Rog Strix Scar 15 with RTX 3070 Ti and i9 12th Gen
Asus Rog Strix Scar 15 with RTX 3070 Ti and i9 12th Gen
  • memory Intel Core i9-12900H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
  • layers 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile (4GB)
HP Victus 15 with RTX 3050 and i5 12th Gen
HP Victus 15 with RTX 3050 and i5 12th Gen
  • memory Intel Core i5-12450H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
  • layers 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile (4GB)
Acer Nitro 5 with RTX 3050 Ti and i5 12th Gen
Acer Nitro 5 with RTX 3050 Ti and i5 12th Gen
  • memory Intel Core i5-12500H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti
  • layers 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile (4GB)
ASUS TUF A15 with RTX 3050 and Ryzen 7
ASUS TUF A15 with RTX 3050 and Ryzen 7
  • memory AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
  • layers 32GB DDR5-4800MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile (4GB)
ASUS ROG Strix G15 with RTX 3060 and Ryzen 7
ASUS ROG Strix G15 with RTX 3060 and Ryzen 7
  • memory AMD Ryzen 7 6800H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
  • layers 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile (4GB)
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 Ultra with RTX 3080 and Ryzen 9
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 Ultra with RTX 3080 and Ryzen 9
  • memory AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080
  • layers 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile (4GB)
MSI Katana 15 with RTX 4070
MSI Katana 15 with RTX 4070
  • memory Intel Core i7-13620H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
  • layers 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile (4GB)
Dell Alienware M16 Gaming Laptop with RTX 4080
Dell Alienware M16 Gaming Laptop with RTX 4080
  • memory AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
  • layers Up to 64GB DDR5
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile (8GB)
check_circle_outline Recommended based on listed requirements for QHD (1440p).
Asus Rog Strix Scar 15 with RTX 3070 Ti and i9 12th Gen
Asus Rog Strix Scar 15 with RTX 3070 Ti and i9 12th Gen
  • memory Intel Core i9-12900H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
  • layers 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile (8GB, Max TGP)
ASUS TUF A15 with RTX 3050 and Ryzen 7
ASUS TUF A15 with RTX 3050 and Ryzen 7
  • memory AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
  • layers 32GB DDR5-4800MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile (8GB, Max TGP)
ASUS ROG Strix G15 with RTX 3060 and Ryzen 7
ASUS ROG Strix G15 with RTX 3060 and Ryzen 7
  • memory AMD Ryzen 7 6800H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
  • layers 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile (8GB, Max TGP)
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 Ultra with RTX 3080 and Ryzen 9
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 Ultra with RTX 3080 and Ryzen 9
  • memory AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080
  • layers 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile (8GB, Max TGP)
MSI Katana 15 with RTX 4070
MSI Katana 15 with RTX 4070
  • memory Intel Core i7-13620H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
  • layers 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile (8GB, Max TGP)
Alienware M18 with RTX 4070
Alienware M18 with RTX 4070
  • memory Intel Core i7-14700HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
  • layers 16GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile (8GB, Max TGP)
MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070
MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
  • layers 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile (8GB, Max TGP)
ASUS ROG Strix G16 with RTX 4070
ASUS ROG Strix G16 with RTX 4070
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
  • layers 16GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile (8GB, Max TGP)
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 Se with RTX 3080 Ti  and i9
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 Se with RTX 3080 Ti and i9
  • memory Intel Core i9-12950HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
  • layers 32GB DDR5-4800MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile (8GB, Max TGP)
HP OMEN 16 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen
HP OMEN 16 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU
  • layers 64 GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile (8GB, Max TGP)
check_circle_outline Recommended based on listed requirements for UHD (4K).
ASUS TUF A15 with RTX 3050 and Ryzen 7
ASUS TUF A15 with RTX 3050 and Ryzen 7
  • memory AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
  • layers 32GB DDR5-4800MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile (10GB
ASUS ROG Strix G15 with RTX 3060 and Ryzen 7
ASUS ROG Strix G15 with RTX 3060 and Ryzen 7
  • memory AMD Ryzen 7 6800H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
  • layers 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile (10GB
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 Ultra with RTX 3080 and Ryzen 9
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 Ultra with RTX 3080 and Ryzen 9
  • memory AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080
  • layers 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile (10GB
MSI Katana 15 with RTX 4070
MSI Katana 15 with RTX 4070
  • memory Intel Core i7-13620H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
  • layers 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile (10GB
Alienware M18 with RTX 4070
Alienware M18 with RTX 4070
  • memory Intel Core i7-14700HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
  • layers 16GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile (10GB
MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070
MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
  • layers 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile (10GB
ASUS ROG Strix G16 with RTX 4070
ASUS ROG Strix G16 with RTX 4070
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
  • layers 16GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile (10GB
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 Se with RTX 3080 Ti  and i9
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 Se with RTX 3080 Ti and i9
  • memory Intel Core i9-12950HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
  • layers 32GB DDR5-4800MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile (10GB
HP OMEN 16 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen
HP OMEN 16 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU
  • layers 64 GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile (10GB
Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 2024 With Rtx 4080
Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 2024 With Rtx 4080
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
  • layers 64GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile (10GB

For Far Cry 3 Specifically

check_circle_outline Recommended based on listed requirements for Full HD (1080p).
ASUS TUF Gaming F15 with RTX 2050 and Intel i5
ASUS TUF Gaming F15 with RTX 2050 and Intel i5
  • memory Intel Core i5-11400H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050
  • layers 8GB DDR4-3200MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M
MSI Pulse GL66 with RTX 3070 and i7 12th Gen
MSI Pulse GL66 with RTX 3070 and i7 12th Gen
  • memory Intel Core i7-12700H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070
  • layers 32GB DDR4-3200MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M
Acer Nitro V with RTX 4060 and i9 13th Gen
Acer Nitro V with RTX 4060 and i9 13th Gen
  • memory Intel Core i9-13900H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
  • layers 16GB DDR5-5200MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (i9-14900HX, RTX 4060)
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (i9-14900HX, RTX 4060)
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
  • layers 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M
Asus Rog Strix Scar 15 with RTX 3070 Ti and i9 12th Gen
Asus Rog Strix Scar 15 with RTX 3070 Ti and i9 12th Gen
  • memory Intel Core i9-12900H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
  • layers 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M
HP Victus 15 with RTX 3050 and i5 12th Gen
HP Victus 15 with RTX 3050 and i5 12th Gen
  • memory Intel Core i5-12450H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
  • layers 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M
Acer Nitro 5 with RTX 3050 Ti and i5 12th Gen
Acer Nitro 5 with RTX 3050 Ti and i5 12th Gen
  • memory Intel Core i5-12500H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti
  • layers 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M
ASUS TUF A15 with RTX 3050 and Ryzen 7
ASUS TUF A15 with RTX 3050 and Ryzen 7
  • memory AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
  • layers 32GB DDR5-4800MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M
ASUS ROG Strix G15 with RTX 3060 and Ryzen 7
ASUS ROG Strix G15 with RTX 3060 and Ryzen 7
  • memory AMD Ryzen 7 6800H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
  • layers 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 Ultra with RTX 3080 and Ryzen 9
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 Ultra with RTX 3080 and Ryzen 9
  • memory AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080
  • layers 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M
check_circle_outline Recommended based on listed requirements for QHD (1440p).
MSI Pulse GL66 with RTX 3070 and i7 12th Gen
MSI Pulse GL66 with RTX 3070 and i7 12th Gen
  • memory Intel Core i7-12700H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070
  • layers 32GB DDR4-3200MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680M
Acer Nitro V with RTX 4060 and i9 13th Gen
Acer Nitro V with RTX 4060 and i9 13th Gen
  • memory Intel Core i9-13900H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
  • layers 16GB DDR5-5200MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680M
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (i9-14900HX, RTX 4060)
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (i9-14900HX, RTX 4060)
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
  • layers 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680M
Asus Rog Strix Scar 15 with RTX 3070 Ti and i9 12th Gen
Asus Rog Strix Scar 15 with RTX 3070 Ti and i9 12th Gen
  • memory Intel Core i9-12900H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
  • layers 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680M
ASUS TUF A15 with RTX 3050 and Ryzen 7
ASUS TUF A15 with RTX 3050 and Ryzen 7
  • memory AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
  • layers 32GB DDR5-4800MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680M
ASUS ROG Strix G15 with RTX 3060 and Ryzen 7
ASUS ROG Strix G15 with RTX 3060 and Ryzen 7
  • memory AMD Ryzen 7 6800H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
  • layers 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680M
MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070
MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
  • layers 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680M
ASUS ROG Strix G16 with RTX 4070
ASUS ROG Strix G16 with RTX 4070
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
  • layers 16GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680M
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 Se with RTX 3080 Ti  and i9
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 Se with RTX 3080 Ti and i9
  • memory Intel Core i9-12950HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
  • layers 32GB DDR5-4800MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680M
HP OMEN 16 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen
HP OMEN 16 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU
  • layers 64 GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680M
check_circle_outline Recommended based on listed requirements for UHD (4K).
MSI Pulse GL66 with RTX 3070 and i7 12th Gen
MSI Pulse GL66 with RTX 3070 and i7 12th Gen
  • memory Intel Core i7-12700H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070
  • layers 32GB DDR4-3200MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile (8GB) or higher. **NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (High TGP), RTX 4070 Mobile, and above will achieve very high framerates at 4K Ultra. Even an RTX 3060 Mobile
Acer Nitro V with RTX 4060 and i9 13th Gen
Acer Nitro V with RTX 4060 and i9 13th Gen
  • memory Intel Core i9-13900H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
  • layers 16GB DDR5-5200MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile (8GB) or higher. **NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (High TGP), RTX 4070 Mobile, and above will achieve very high framerates at 4K Ultra. Even an RTX 3060 Mobile
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (i9-14900HX, RTX 4060)
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (i9-14900HX, RTX 4060)
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
  • layers 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile (8GB) or higher. **NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (High TGP), RTX 4070 Mobile, and above will achieve very high framerates at 4K Ultra. Even an RTX 3060 Mobile
Asus Rog Strix Scar 15 with RTX 3070 Ti and i9 12th Gen
Asus Rog Strix Scar 15 with RTX 3070 Ti and i9 12th Gen
  • memory Intel Core i9-12900H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
  • layers 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile (8GB) or higher. **NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (High TGP), RTX 4070 Mobile, and above will achieve very high framerates at 4K Ultra. Even an RTX 3060 Mobile
HP Victus 15 with RTX 3050 and i5 12th Gen
HP Victus 15 with RTX 3050 and i5 12th Gen
  • memory Intel Core i5-12450H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
  • layers 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile (8GB) or higher. **NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (High TGP), RTX 4070 Mobile, and above will achieve very high framerates at 4K Ultra. Even an RTX 3060 Mobile
Acer Nitro 5 with RTX 3050 Ti and i5 12th Gen
Acer Nitro 5 with RTX 3050 Ti and i5 12th Gen
  • memory Intel Core i5-12500H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti
  • layers 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile (8GB) or higher. **NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (High TGP), RTX 4070 Mobile, and above will achieve very high framerates at 4K Ultra. Even an RTX 3060 Mobile
ASUS TUF A15 with RTX 3050 and Ryzen 7
ASUS TUF A15 with RTX 3050 and Ryzen 7
  • memory AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
  • layers 32GB DDR5-4800MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile (8GB) or higher. **NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (High TGP), RTX 4070 Mobile, and above will achieve very high framerates at 4K Ultra. Even an RTX 3060 Mobile
ASUS ROG Strix G15 with RTX 3060 and Ryzen 7
ASUS ROG Strix G15 with RTX 3060 and Ryzen 7
  • memory AMD Ryzen 7 6800H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
  • layers 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile (8GB) or higher. **NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (High TGP), RTX 4070 Mobile, and above will achieve very high framerates at 4K Ultra. Even an RTX 3060 Mobile
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 Ultra with RTX 3080 and Ryzen 9
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 Ultra with RTX 3080 and Ryzen 9
  • memory AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080
  • layers 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile (8GB) or higher. **NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (High TGP), RTX 4070 Mobile, and above will achieve very high framerates at 4K Ultra. Even an RTX 3060 Mobile
MSI Katana 15 with RTX 4070
MSI Katana 15 with RTX 4070
  • memory Intel Core i7-13620H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
  • layers 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile (8GB) or higher. **NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (High TGP), RTX 4070 Mobile, and above will achieve very high framerates at 4K Ultra. Even an RTX 3060 Mobile

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