Assassin's Creed Shadows D3D12 Agility SDK Upgrade Mod v1.716.1

This mod upgrades the DirectX 12 Agility SDK Version 1.606.4 to the latest Version 1.716.1 unlocking significant performance improvements.

Installation:
Extract to C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Assassin's Creed Shadows\D3D12

Requirements:
Windows 11, version 24H2

Performance Improvements

• Enhanced Barriers System - Reduces CPU overhead and improves frame pacing
• GPU Upload Heaps - Faster asset loading and reduced stuttering
• Work Graphs - Better CPU/GPU task coordination for smoother gameplay
• Tight Alignment - More efficient memory access patterns and resource handling

Visual Enhancements

• Expanded Render Target Formats - Support for R9G9B9E5_SHAREDEXP format enabling better HDR rendering
• Advanced Shader Model 6.8 - Access to latest shader capabilities and optimizations
• Improved Stencil Support - Independent front/back stencil refs and masks for better shadow and lighting effects

Technical Improvements

• Improved Render Pass System - Better compatibility with modern GPU architectures
• Tight Alignment - Enhanced memory management efficiency
• Fixed Stencil Handling - Corrected issues with stencil masks in certain rendering scenarios
• Expanded Comparison Sampling - More flexible texture sampling options

Compatibility

This update is recommended for all users with modern GPUs. The DirectX 12 Agility SDK is designed for backward compatibility while enabling forward-looking features.