Ethan Brooks
How to Skip Intro Videos in Assassin’s Creed Shadows
If you’re playing Assassin’s Creed Shadows and find the unskippable intro videos frustrating, you’re not alone. This guide will walk you through the simple steps to skip these intros on any platform, saving you precious time during game launches. Whether you’re adjusting graphics settings or just eager to dive into the gameplay, this method can help you get straight to the action without unnecessary interruptions.
Before you start, ensure you have administrative access to your game installation folders and know whether your game is installed via Ubisoft Connect or Steam. This guide is applicable to both platforms.
Step 1: Access the Game Installation Folder
First, you need to locate the folder where Assassin’s Creed Shadows is installed. Depending on the platform you use, the steps may vary:
- For Ubisoft Connect: Open the Ubisoft Connect client, navigate to your game library, and click on the three dots under the game title. Hover over Manage and select Properties. In the installation tab, click on Open Folder.
- For Steam: Right-click on Assassin’s Creed Shadows in your library. Select Manage and then choose Browse Local Files.
Step 2: Locate the Videos Folder
Once inside the game installation folder, look for a subfolder named videos. This folder contains all the video files that play during the game’s startup sequence.
Step 3: Disable Unwanted Intro Videos
Inside the videos folder, you will find several language folders, including one named en for English. To disable the intro videos:
- Rename the entire en folder to disabled. You can do this by right-clicking the folder and selecting Rename.
- To create a new folder for English, press Ctrl + Shift + N to create a new folder and name it en.
This action will effectively disable the intro videos associated with the English language.
Step 4: Rename Additional Intro Files
There are a few other intro videos that you should also disable for a complete experience:
- Locate the file for the Anvil logo and rename it to disabled Anvil.
- Find the Intel logo file and rename it to disabled Intel.
- Finally, scroll to the bottom for the Ubisoft logo file and rename it to disabled Ubisoft.
By renaming these files, you ensure that they won’t play during startup.
Step 5: Finalize the Process
As a final step, locate the Hub boot flow file, which is typically a video that adds more time to the startup. Rename this file as well to skip it. Now, you have successfully disabled all the intro videos!
Extra Tips & Common Issues
Here are some tips to help you with this process:
- Make sure to back up the original video files before renaming them in case you want to restore them later.
- If you encounter any issues after renaming the files, double-check that you have named them correctly and that you haven’t deleted any necessary game files.
- Restart your game after making these changes to ensure that they take effect.
By following these steps, you will significantly reduce the time spent on intro videos, allowing quicker access to gameplay. This is especially useful for those who frequently adjust game settings, as you will avoid repetitive intro sequences each time you restart the game.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I restore the intro videos after disabling them?
Yes, simply rename the folders and files back to their original names to restore the intro videos.
Will this method work on all platforms?
This guide is tailored for both Ubisoft Connect and Steam platforms. The steps may vary slightly, but the overall method remains the same.
What if I encounter a game error after renaming files?
If you face any issues, revert the changes by renaming the files back to their original names. This should resolve any errors caused by missing video files.