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.