Mastering Photo Mode in Assassin’s Creed Shadows: A Complete Guide

Assassin’s Creed Shadows stands out as the most visually stunning title in the franchise, showcasing the remarkable capabilities of Ubisoft’s proprietary Anvil engine. As with other entries, this game features a comprehensive photo mode designed to help players capture the breathtaking landscapes, exhilarating combat scenes, and a variety of charming wildlife that populate its world.

If you’re curious about how to utilize the photo mode in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, this guide will walk you through its features and how to find your screenshots.

How to Use the Photo Mode in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

To enable the photo mode while playing Assassin’s Creed Shadows, simply press F3 on your keyboard or click both thumbsticks (L3 + R3 for PlayStation or LS + RS for Xbox controllers).

Once activated, you gain the ability to maneuver the camera freely, zoom in for close-ups, and customize various settings to enhance your shot. Key features available in photo mode include:

Camera Settings	Lens Adjustments	Filters	Decorative Options
Camera Roll	Depth of Field	FX Filters	Stickers
Focal Length	Aperture	Filters	Frames
Cycle Grids	Focal Distance	Brightness
Auto-focus	Exposure
Grain	Temperature
Grain Intensity	Tint
Saturation	Contrast

Once you’re satisfied with your edits, capture your screenshot by pressing A (Xbox) or X (PlayStation) on your controller or the spacebar on your keyboard.

Taking Screenshots in Photo Mode — Screenshot by Prima Games

You have the option to take screenshots directly through the photo mode, using Ubisoft Connect’s built-in screenshot tool, or employing third-party software. Pressing Y on your controller will remove the UI for a cleaner shot.

Where to Find Your Screenshots in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

All screenshots captured in photo mode are conveniently stored in the following folder:

C:\Users\[Windows Username]\Documents\Assassin's Creed Shadows\photos

Inside the photos folder, you will find all your screenshots, which, while lower in file size, maintain a decent quality that allows for easy sharing.

Screenshot Location — Screenshot by Prima Games

Typically, when utilizing dedicated photo modes, screenshots taken at 4K resolution can be around 10-15 MB. However, you may notice that the files generated in Assassin’s Creed Shadows are approximately 2 MB each.

While the photo mode delivers a satisfactory experience, it does have some limitations. Missing features such as time-of-day adjustments, weather modifications, character poses, and lighting sources restrict its potential. Despite the strong image and color options, these enhancements would have greatly improved functionality.

In comparison to Ghost of Tsushima’s photo mode, which offers a wider range of features for capturing that perfect shot, Assassin’s Creed Shadows feels somewhat basic. Fortunately, it does feature dedicated buttons to access the photo mode, unlike some other titles such as Star Wars Outlaws.

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