Ubisoft releases the patch notes for Title Update 1.0.6 for Assassin's Creed Shadows, which plans to add tons of new content to the game when it launches on June 25. Ubisoft continues to improve the overall experience of Assassin's Creed Shadows through post-launch updates, with the latest one bringing plenty of new content to the table as well.
Ubisoft has certainly set fan expectations with post-launch updates, a common feature for many of its released games, like Star Wars Outlaws, which has also seen a resurgence thanks to continued support. While Assassin's Creed Shadows has broken many sales records for Ubisoft already, the developers continue to improve and add to the game through Title Updates, keeping players satisfied with improvements and more things to do in Feudal Japan.
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Ubisoft began teasing Title Update 1.0.6 earlier in the week by announcing a new collaboration between Critical Role and Assassin's Creed Shadows. In the new Critical Encounter story pack, players can meet and eventually recruit a new ally named Rufino, played by Robbie Daymond. The questline also includes a new banner for the player's hideout, an unlockable trophy/achievement, and for those who want more, a premium Critical Role Weapon Pack inspired by that universe inside the in-game store.
The title update also adds a new Nightmare Difficulty option, pushing players through additional challenges to combat and stealth. For example, defensive options are less effective and enemies hit harder and are more intelligent, while resources are harder to find.
New settings are also available to check out, including players being able to toggle their currently equipped headgear during cutscenes, three different horse camera presets while riding, Ultra low PC specs to assist those who have more limited GPU configurations, and new VFX options from the interface options menu. Ubisoft has also improved the Regional Alert System in the game, making it available throughout the province instead of just within Castles.
Ubisoft has continued to use these new Title Updates to make major enhancements to the game. For example, Title Update 4 made subtle but important improvements to parkour in Assassin's Creed Shadows, much to the delight of the community. The trend continued into Title Update 5, which continued to add new techniques to the parkour system, while also enhancing the game's photo mode with new features.
Assassin's Creed Shadows Title Update 1.0.6 Patch Notes
SPECIAL COLLABORATIONS
Critical Role
For our second special collaboration, we partnered with Critical Role to bring this new content to Assassin's Creed Shadows. This includes a new free quest called "A Critical Encounter", a new Ally to recruit and a new trophy/achievement to add to your collection.
New Free Story Pack: "A Critical Encounter"
Rufino, an old friend of Tomiko and Heiji, calls in a life debt after uncovering a deadly conspiracy. While working as a translator, he discovered evidence that a secretive organization has been hiring assassins to eliminate influential commoners.
Now, he turns to Naoe and Yasuke for help in stopping these killers.
*Unlock conditions: Complete "Way of the Blacksmith" and unlock Yasuke as a playable character. This questline will start in the Hideout.
- Reward: New Ally based on Critical Role's Assassin's Creed Shadows One-Shot campaign character, Rufino, played by Robbie Daymond. You will also get a banner in the hideout with the Critical Role logo.
- New Trophy/Achievement: "A Critical Encounter", received upon completion of the questline.
With this collaboration, we will also release a Critical Role Weapon Pack inspired by the Critical Role universe, available for purchase in the game store! This pack includes 2 weapons for both characters, a Tanto and Katana for Naoe and a Kanabo and Teppo for Yasuke.
Nightmare Difficulty
We are adding a new Difficulty Setting (Nightmare) that will introduce additional challenges to your journey. This mode will impact both combat and stealth, requiring more tactical planning and greater attention to your surroundings. Prepare for tougher enemies and a more intense overall experience.
Here is a tease of some changes you can expect from this new difficulty:
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Player defensive options are less effective, and enemies deal greater damage at all levels.
- E.g., Parries now require perfect timing to deflect the hit - imperfect parries will only partially block incoming damage.
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Enemy AI is smarter, faster, and more aggressive in a variety of circumstances, including detection.
- E.g., Even while crouching, Naoe now generates some sound! And even while in the shadows, she can be seen while moving!
- E.g., Enemies will no longer become vulnerable from dodges or parries - only abilities can put them into a vulnerable state.
- Combat resources (like adrenaline, rations, and shinobi items) are harder to come by, making their use even more vital.
This is just a glimpse of how this new difficulty setting will impact the game. Don't hesitate to share your most intense moments with us by posting your clips on Discord or X using #AssassinsCreedShadows.
Toggle Headgear in Cutscenes
We're excited to introduce a highly requested feature: players can now choose to show headgear, whether it's a hood, helmet, headband, or more during cutscenes. Now your style can shine through dialogue scenes too!
You will find the option available in the in-game settings.
- Note that headgear will not be displayed in cinematics or in some specific instances where a rule overrides this setting (romance-specific cutscenes).
VFX Toggles
Players can now disable/enable specific VFX to further customize their experience. These include the ability to hide or show the loot on dead bodies, the last known position of the player, the special attacks indicators of the enemies, and more.
All will be accessible in the Interface option menu.
Open World Alarm
We have expanded the Regional Alert System available in Castles to the whole Province. Now by repetitively attacking Civilians or Military units outside Castles, the alarm can be triggered, and a group of Guardians will hunt you in the world.
Horse Camera Presets
You can now toggle between 3 different camera presets while riding on your mount (hold the down button on controller/'X' key on keyboard while riding) allowing for a more cinematic experience to take in the full beauty of Japan.
Ultra Low Specs for PC
We are adding a new visual quality level, the Ultra Low mode. This will allow PC players with a limited GPU configuration to experience the game in better framerate conditions.
Bug Fixes
General
- Fixed an issue where the Onryo Mask remained visible despite selecting the option to hide gear.
- Fixed an issue where players were unable to earn Mastery Points.
- Fixed an issue where Mastery Points were not returned after resetting the Mastery Tree.
- Fixed an issue where players could not switch characters anymore even without gameplay context restrictions.
- Fixed an issue where allies could be trained to veteran rank without upgrading the dojo to level 3.
- Fixed an issue where Gennojo did not immediately appear in the hideout after recruitment. He was busy washing his hair!
- Fixed an issue where sometimes a player remains stuck in a Red Zone, without being able to fast travel anywhere, by allowing them to fast travel to the hideout.
- Fixed an issue where the Oni Drawing remains stuck on screen after completing the "Vision of the Realms" quest.
- Fixed various localization issues.
- Fixed an issue where players could not progress in the "A Chance Encounter" quest when following Fuyu.
- Fixed an issue where players could not complete the quest after defeating all Kabukimono.
- Fixed an issue where Lady Oichi's letter became unavailable after the Fuji-maru cutscene.
- Fixed an issue where players were unable to talk to Katsuhime in the crop field when she was sitting on the ground. She just wanted some peace and quiet!
- Fixed an issue where tracking the "Temple Stories" quest only showed a progress bar with no text.
- Fixed an issue where Genzaburo's Teppo Master was missing from the Kaya Shrine.
- Fixed an issue where Yagyu Munetoshi revealed a later plot point too early in the "Nobutsuna's Students" quest.
- Fixed an issue where players could not assassinate the Godai of Void because the NPC was missing. He took his name too seriously.
- Fixed an issue where players could not complete the "Diary of Lady Rokkaku" quest after dodge rolling and dropping Katsuhime.
- Fixed an issue where players could not complete the "Diary of Lady Rokkaku" quest when there was no immediate option to carry Katsuhime.
- Fixed an issue where players glitched through an anomaly in the "Heads Will Roll" quest, making Animus activities unavailable.
- Fixed an issue where players could not progress in the "Lost Honor" quest because the game failed to switch to Naoe.
- Fixed an issue where players could not progress through the Tournament after dying.
- Fixed some minor visual issues.
- Fixed misplaced visual elements with the Dark Woods Kusarigama.
- Fixed an issue where all NPC horses appeared as identical.
- Fixed a clipping issue with Naoe's Sekiryu outfit.
- Fixed an issue with the "Bloodshade Katana" being visible out of the sheath when transmogged.
- Fixed a movement physics issue with the Dead by Daylight Oni's armor.
- Fixed an issue where footstep audio occasionally ceased when opening the map while moving.
Assassin's Creed Shadows
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 81 /100 Critics Rec: 82%
- Released
- March 20, 2025
- ESRB
- Mature 17+ // Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Language
- Developer(s)
- Ubisoft Quebec
- Publisher(s)
- Ubisoft
WHERE TO PLAY
Experience an epic historical action-adventure story set in feudal Japan! Become a lethal shinobi Assassin and a powerful legendary samurai as you explore a beautiful open world in a time of chaos. Switch seamlessly between two unlikely allies as you discover their common destiny. Master complementary playstyles, create your shinobi league, customize your hideout, and usher in a new era for Japan.
• Explore the captivating open world of feudal Japan, from spectacular castle towns and bustling ports to peaceful shrines and war-ravaged landscapes. Adventure through unpredictable weather, changing seasons, and reactive environments.
• Become Naoe, a shinobi Assassin, and Yasuke, a legendary samurai, as you experience their riveting stories and master their complementary playstyles. As Naoe, use stealth to avoid detection and agility to confound your enemies. As Yasuke, strike your foes with lethal precision and power. Unlock new skills, gear, and progression independently for each character.
• Make information your weapon as you explore the world, and build your own network of spies to be your eyes and ears across locations to hunt down your next target. Along the way, recruit new allies with unique abilities to help accomplish your missions.
• Create a fully customizable hideout for your growing shinobi league as you train your crew, craft new gear, interact with key characters, and choose your base’s layout, decorations, and accessories.
- Engine
- AnvilNext
- Franchise
- Assassin's Creed
- Number of Players
- 1
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- Unknown
- PC Release Date
- March 20, 2025
- Xbox Series X|S Release Date
- March 20, 2025
- PS5 Release Date
- March 20, 2025
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC
- OpenCritic Rating
- Strong
- X|S Optimized
- Yes
