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'''Key points'''
 
'''Key points'''
 
{{++}} More high-end effects and options on PC than earlier games in the series.
 
{{++}} More high-end effects and options on PC than earlier games in the series.
{{--}} Unlike similar content in later games in the series, the PlayStation 3 exclusive DLC "The Copernicus Conspiracy" was not made officially available for the PC version.
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{{ii}} PlayStation 3 exclusive DLC '''The Copernicus Conspiracy''' was not made officially available for the PC version. [[#The Copernicus Conspiracy|See here for fan-made port]]
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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{{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B004NSVDCO | Uplay | {{store link|Amazon.com|B004NSVDCY|Deluxe Edition}}, {{store link|Amazon.com|B0052FZ1P2|Mac OS X}} | | Windows, OS X }}
 
{{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B004NSVDCO | Uplay | {{store link|Amazon.com|B004NSVDCY|Deluxe Edition}}, {{store link|Amazon.com|B0052FZ1P2|Mac OS X}} | | Windows, OS X }}
 
{{Availability/row| Amazon.co.uk | B00DD9J6G4 | Uplay | {{store link|Amazon.co.uk|B00DD9J8N0|Deluxe Edition}}, {{store link|Amazon.co.uk|B00DD9JDPI|Mac OS X}}, {{store link|Amazon.co.uk|B00DD9JB8W|Mac OS X Deluxe Edition}} | | Windows, OS X }}
 
{{Availability/row| Amazon.co.uk | B00DD9J6G4 | Uplay | {{store link|Amazon.co.uk|B00DD9J8N0|Deluxe Edition}}, {{store link|Amazon.co.uk|B00DD9JDPI|Mac OS X}}, {{store link|Amazon.co.uk|B00DD9JB8W|Mac OS X Deluxe Edition}} | | Windows, OS X }}
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-ACBH | Uplay | {{store link|GamersGate|DD-ACBHDE|Deluxe Edition}}, {{store link|GamersGate|DD-ACBHM|Mac OS X}}, {{store link|GamersGate|DD-ACBDEM|Mac OS X Deluxe Edition}} | | Windows, OS X }}
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{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-ACBH-UPLAY | Uplay | {{store link|GamersGate|DD-ACBHDE|Deluxe Edition}}, {{store link|GamersGate|DD-ACBHM|Mac OS X}}, {{store link|GamersGate|DD-ACBDEM|Mac OS X Deluxe Edition}} | | Windows, OS X }}
 
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1322-1 | Uplay | {{store link|Gamesplanet|1322-2|Deluxe Edition}} | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1322-1 | Uplay | {{store link|Gamesplanet|1322-2|Deluxe Edition}} | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GameStop | 77864 | Uplay | {{store link|GameStop|90328|Deluxe Edition}} | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GameStop | 77864 | Uplay | {{store link|GameStop|90328|Deluxe Edition}} | | Windows }}
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}}
 
}}
 
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Uplay}}. Initial online authentication is required, after which it will be playable offline.
 
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Uplay}}. Initial online authentication is required, after which it will be playable offline.
{{ii}} A controller is highly recommended.
 
  
 
===Version differences===
 
===Version differences===
{{ii}} The Deluxe Edition contains 2 Exclusive Single-Player Maps, 2 Multiplayer Characters, 1 Ezio Skin, The Game Soundtrack, and The Making-Of Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood
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{{ii}} The Deluxe Edition contains 2 Exclusive Single-Player Maps, 2 Multiplayer Characters, 1 Ezio Skin, The Game Soundtrack, and The Making-Of Assassin's Creed Brotherhood
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
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|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
|antialiasing notes        = Off, 2x, 4x, 8x
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|antialiasing notes        = Up to 8x [[MSAA]]
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
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  |audio    = No
 
  |audio    = No
 
  |subtitles = yes
 
  |subtitles = yes
  |notes    = Retail only
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  |notes    = Retail only. Patch for digital release [https://prekladyher.eu/preklady/assassins-creed-brotherhood.343/ here]
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan notes =  
 
  |fan notes =  
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|oculus rift                =  
 
|oculus rift                =  
 
|oculus rift notes          =  
 
|oculus rift notes          =  
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|osvr                        =
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|osvr notes                  =
 
|tracked motion controllers  =  
 
|tracked motion controllers  =  
 
|tracked motion controllers notes=  
 
|tracked motion controllers notes=  
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{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Ensure all folders exist in the save game data location|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Ensure all folders exist in the save game data location|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
# Navigate to <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Saved Games\Assassin's Creed Brotherhood\SAVES</code>
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# Go to <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Saved Games\Assassin's Creed Brotherhood\SAVES</code>
 
# Make sure there are folders and files in this location otherwise repair your game install.
 
# Make sure there are folders and files in this location otherwise repair your game install.
 
}}
 
}}
  
===Controls unresponsive while flying===
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===Controls unresponsive while flying or cutscenes not ending properly===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Enable V-Sync in your graphical options and set refresh rate to 60Hz.<ref>[http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showpost.php?p=28692225&postcount=9]</ref>}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Enable V-Sync in your graphical options and set refresh rate to 60Hz.<ref>[http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showpost.php?p=28692225&postcount=9]</ref>}}
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===In-game stuttering, freezing issues===
 
===In-game stuttering, freezing issues===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
{{Fixbox/fix|VRAM usage must be kept under 1GB to avoid severe stuttering issues. The game will not use more than 1GB of VRAM regardless of GPU or resolution.}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|VRAM usage must be kept under 1GB to avoid severe stuttering issues. The game will not use more than 1GB of VRAM regardless of GPU or resolution|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===White gradient overlay===
 
===White gradient overlay===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
{{Fixbox/fix|Some people might notice a white gradient overlay over the game. To fix this download [http://www.mediafire.com/download/3nwnf9kii9lrx8g/AC_Brotherhood_actual_white_gradient_fix.zip this] file and put it in the installation folder. Steam and Uplay overlays have to be disabled, or the game will crash. explanation for the fix can be found [https://www.reddit.com/r/assassinscreed/comments/46qam6/white_gradient_fix_for_pc_players_assassins_creed/ here].}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Some people might notice a white gradient overlay over the game. To fix this download [http://www.mediafire.com/download/3nwnf9kii9lrx8g/AC_Brotherhood_actual_white_gradient_fix.zip this] file and put it in the installation folder. Steam and Uplay overlays have to be disabled, or the game will crash. explanation for the fix can be found [https://www.reddit.com/r/assassinscreed/comments/46qam6/white_gradient_fix_for_pc_players_assassins_creed/ here]|ref={{cn|date=December 2016}}}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|multiplayer      = PunkBuster
 
|multiplayer      = PunkBuster
 
|multiplayer notes=  
 
|multiplayer notes=  
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}}
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===The Copernicus Conspiracy===
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{{--}} Doesn't work with the Uplay version{{CN|So far only have one test case. If someone else has a problem with making this work with Uplay version (not Steam+Uplay) please let me know or edit accordingly}}
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Instructions|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Blackbird|date=2017-01-11|comment=Tested with Steam version of the game.}}</ref>}}
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# Download the files [http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=526008699 here]
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# Copy all of them to {{code|{{P|game}}}}
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# Edit {{code|{{P|game}}\unlocker.ini}}, set <code>desmond outfit = 1</code> and <code>raiden outfit = 1</code> to avoid losing these unlockables (If you have not unlocked them already, this will unlock them. You can skip this step to avoid this)
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# Run {{file|creed_copernicus_repack.exe}}
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# The mission should appear on in-game map with star-like symbol
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'''Notes'''
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{{ii}} [[#Patch v1.03|Patch 1.03]] is required
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{{ii}} Unlocked after certain part of the story. Recommended to play after beating the game.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|minRAM  = 1.5 GB (XP)<br/>2 GB (Vista/7)
 
|minRAM  = 1.5 GB (XP)<br/>2 GB (Vista/7)
 
|minHD    = 8 GB
 
|minHD    = 8 GB
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|minGPU  =
 
|minDX    = 9.0
 
|minDX    = 9.0
 
|minVRAM  = 256 MB
 
|minVRAM  = 256 MB
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|recCPU  = Intel Core 2 Duo E6700 2.6 GHz
 
|recCPU  = Intel Core 2 Duo E6700 2.6 GHz
 
|recCPU2  = AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+
 
|recCPU2  = AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+
|recGPU  = GeForce 8800 GT
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|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT
 
|recGPU2  = ATI Radeon HD 4700
 
|recGPU2  = ATI Radeon HD 4700
 
}}
 
}}
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|recOS    = 10.6.3
 
|recOS    = 10.6.3
|recCPU  = Core i5 2.66 GHz
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|recCPU  = Intel Core i5 2.66 GHz
 
|recRAM  = 4 GB
 
|recRAM  = 4 GB
|recGPU  = Radeon HD 4850
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|recGPU  = AMD Radeon HD 4850
 
|recGPU2  = NVIDIA GeForce 200
 
|recGPU2  = NVIDIA GeForce 200
 
|recVRAM  = 512 MB
 
|recVRAM  = 512 MB

Revision as of 14:00, 6 April 2017

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Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood
Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood cover
Developers
Ubisoft Montreal
Publishers
Ubisoft
Engines
Anvil
Release dates
Windows November 16, 2010
macOS (OS X) March 22, 2011
Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood guide on StrategyWiki
Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood on Wikipedia
Assassin's Creed 2008
Assassin's Creed II 2010
Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood 2011
Assassin's Creed: Revelations 2011
Assassin's Creed III 2012
Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag 2013
Assassin's Creed: Liberation HD 2014
Assassin's Creed: Freedom Cry 2014
Assassin's Creed: Pirates 2014
Assassin's Creed Unity 2014
Assassin's Creed Rogue 2015
Assassin's Creed Chronicles (series)
Assassin's Creed Syndicate 2015
Assassin's Creed Origins 2017
Discovery Tour (series)
Assassin's Creed Odyssey 2018
Assassin's Creed III Remastered 2019
Assassin's Creed III: Liberation Remastered 2019
Assassin's Creed Valhalla 2020
Assassin's Creed Mirage 2023

Key points

More high-end effects and options on PC than earlier games in the series.
PlayStation 3 exclusive DLC The Copernicus Conspiracy was not made officially available for the PC version. See here for fan-made port

General information

Official game series website
Official forums
Assassin's Creed Wiki
Steam Community Discussions
Steam Users' Forums for game series

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Amazon.com
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Deluxe Edition, Mac OS X
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Amazon.co.uk
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Deluxe Edition, Mac OS X, Mac OS X Deluxe Edition
Windows
macOS (OS X)
GamersGate
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Deluxe Edition, Mac OS X, Mac OS X Deluxe Edition
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Gamesplanet logo.svg
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Deluxe Edition
Windows
Incorrect store name. See here for available options.
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Incorrect store name. See here for available options.
Windows
Humble Store
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Deluxe Edition
Windows
Origin
Origin
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Deluxe Edition only.
Windows
Steam
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Incorrect store name. See here for available options.
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Incorrect store name. See here for available options.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Incorrect store name. See here for available options.
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Deluxe Edition
Windows
All versions require Ubisoft Connect DRM. Initial online authentication is required, after which it will be playable offline.

Version differences

The Deluxe Edition contains 2 Exclusive Single-Player Maps, 2 Multiplayer Characters, 1 Ezio Skin, The Game Soundtrack, and The Making-Of Assassin's Creed Brotherhood

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Instructions

Patches

Patch v1.03

The latest patch available

The patch is available in the following languages:

  • Czech
  • Russian
  • Worldwide

Downloads can be found for the following releases:

Game data

In-game options menu.
In-game options menu.
In-game general settings.
In-game general settings.
In-game HUD settings.
In-game HUD settings.

Configuration file(s) location

Template:Game data/rowTemplate:Game data/row
System Location
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/48190/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

Template:Game data/rowTemplate:Game data/row
System Location
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/48190/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Origin
Steam Cloud
Ubisoft Connect

Video settings

In-game video settings.
In-game video settings.

Template:Video settings

Input settings

In-game control settings.
In-game control settings.
In-game key map settings.
In-game key map settings.
In-game button map settings.
In-game button map settings.

Template:Input settings

Audio settings

Template:Audio settings

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Czech
Retail only. Patch for digital release here
Danish
Dutch
French
German
Italian
Norwegian
Polish
Portuguese
Russian
Spanish
Swedish
Turkish

Turkish

A Turkish fan translation is available here. Note that it does not include multiplayer.

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Notes
LAN play
Online play

Connection types

VR support

Issues fixed

Game won't launch, no error message

Instructions

Controls unresponsive while flying or cutscenes not ending properly

Instructions

In-game stuttering, freezing issues

Instructions

White gradient overlay

Instructions

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9
OpenGL 2.x OS X only.
Shader Model support 3
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Physics Havok
Audio Wwise
Cutscenes Bink Video
Multiplayer PunkBuster

The Copernicus Conspiracy

Doesn't work with the Uplay version[citation needed]
Instructions

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP
Processor (CPU) Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8 GHz
AMD Athlon X2 64 2.4 GHz
System memory (RAM) 1.5 GB (XP)
2 GB (Vista/7)
Hard disk drive (HDD) 8 GB
Video card (GPU) 256 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9.0 compatible
macOS (OS X)
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 10.5.8
Processor (CPU) Intel Core 2 Duo 3.06 GHz
System memory (RAM) 3 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 9 GB
Video card (GPU) 256 MB of VRAM
Shader model 3.0 support

Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/48190/ in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (48190) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.

References