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 U overhead and improves frame pacing

          
GPU  Heaps – Faster asset loading and reduced stuttering

          
Work Graphs – Better U/GPU task coordination for smoother gameplay

          
Tight Alignment – More efficient memory access patterns and resource handling

         
 
Visual Enhancements

         


          
Expanded Render Target Formats –  for R9G9B9E5_SHAREDEXP format enabling better HDR rendering

          
Advanced Shader Model 6.8 – Access to latest shader capabilities and optimizations

          
Improved Stencil  – Independent front/back stencil refs and masks for better shadow and lighting effects

         
 
Technical Improvements

         


          
Improved Render  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 s with modern GPUs. The DirectX 12 Agility SDK is designed for backward compatibility while enabling forward-looking features.