Assassin’s Creed II PC release date and specs

January 26th, 2010 at 7:00 am -

Although Assassin’s Creed II didn’t get released on the PC the same time the console versions were released, Ubisoft has finally given a release date. Available on March 16, Assassin’s Creed II for the PC will be available for $59.99 and will include two new DLC episodes: Battle of Forli and Bonfire of the Vanities.

Assassin’s Creed II will also be available in a “Black Edition” for $64.99 with unspecified “additional content”.

We’ll let you know about the “additional content” once more information has been released. In the meantime, here are your specs:

Minimum Configuration:

SUPPORTED OS: Windows XP (32-64 bits) /Windows Vista (32-64 bits)/Windows 7 (32-64 bits)
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8 GHZ or AMD Athlon X2 64 2.4GHZ
RAM: 1.5 GB Windows XP / 2 GB Windows Vista – Windows 7
Video Card: 256 MB DirectX 9.0-compliant card with Shader Model 3.0 or higher (see supported list)
Sound Card: DirectX 9.0-compliant sound card
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0
DVD-ROM: DVD-ROM dual-layer drive
Hard Drive Space: 8 GB
Peripherals Supported: Keyboard, mouse, optional controller
* This product does not support Windows 98/ME/2000/NT

Recommended Configuration:

Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E6700 2.6 GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ or better
Video Card: GeForce 8800 GT or ATI Radeon HD 4700 or better
Sound: 5.1 sound card
Peripherals: Keyboard, mouse, joystick optional (Xbox 360 Controller for Windows recommended)

Supported Video Cards at Time of Release: