News - Assassin's Creed 3: Remastered Release Date Confirmed, But Not For Switch

Assassin's Creed 3: Remastered Release Date Confirmed, But Not For Switch

<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.gamespot.com/articles/assassins-creed-3-remastered-is-finally-on-its-way/1100-6461751/">Assassin's Creed III: Remastered</a>'s release date has finally been announced, but so far it doesn't look like it's coming to Switch--despite those recent rumors. The game launches for PS4, Xbox One, and PC on March 29.</p><p dir="ltr">Alongside Assassin's Creed III is a remastered edition of<a href="https://www.gamespot.com/assassins-creed-iii-liberation/">Assassin's Creed III: Liberation</a>--once a PS Vita exclusive--and the Tyranny of King Washington DLC series. Together, the collection features 4K HDR upgrades on PS4 Pro, Xbox One X, and PC, as well as "higher resolution textures, a new graphics engine and several other graphical enhancements." 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data-full-srcset="https://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1556/15568848/3497762-ac3r_25naval_screen_pr_190206_5pm_cet_1549381024.jpg 3840w, https://static.gamespot.com/uploads/scal...381024.jpg 1280w, https://static.gamespot.com/uploads/scal...381024.jpg 480w"></a></figure><p dir="ltr">Multiple retailer listings had suggested an <a href="https://www.gamespot.com/articles/assassins-creed-coming-to-nintendo-switch-accordin/1100-6464619/">Assassin's Creed collection was to launch for Nintendo Switch</a> this month. Ubisoft's press release confirming Assassin's Creed III: Remastered's launch date for PS4, Xbox One, and PC, however, fails to mention a Switch version. GameSpot contacted Ubisoft for clarification on whether the remaster will come to Switch and was again told the publisher would not comment on rumors or speculation.</p><p>Assassin's Creed III was first released for PS3, Xbox 360, PC, and Wii U in 2012. We awarded the game an 8.5/10 in our <a href="https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/assassins-creed-iii-review/1900-6399036/">Assassin's Creed III review</a>; critic Kevin VanOrd said it "expands the series' gameplay in enjoyable and sensible ways."</p>