Assassin's Creed Shadows September 11 Update Patch Notes…

Assassin's Creed Shadows has released a huge new title update that adds a host of new features and preps the game for its big Claws of Awaji DLC drop next week. Hovering in the top five best-selling new games of 2025 since its release back in March, Assassin's Creed Shadows provides a feudal Japan setting many fans of the franchise have been dreaming about ever since the series began in 2007.

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The first major story DLC for Assassin's Creed Shadows takes players off the mainland to explore an island off the coast of Japan inhabited by a new antagonistic faction called the Sanzoku Ippa. It's here that Claws of Awaji's roughly ten hours of story content will unfold as dual protagonists Naoe and Yasuke gain access to a host of new abilities, skills, and gear. The DLC is set for release early next week, and Ubisoft is busy prepping Assassin's Creed Shadows for the expansion to go live.

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Part of this preparation involves a hefty new title update for Assassin's Creed Shadows. Title Update 1.1.1 increases Shadows' level cap from 80 to 100, providing a new goal for hardcore fans to aim for. A slew of upgrades has been added to the Assassin's Creed Shadows' player-built Hideout area as part of the new update as well. The max upgrade level of all buildings in the Hideout has been raised by two, which, in turn, has raised the overall max Hideout level by three. Upgrading the Nando to level two now allows players to pass time by meditating, and beefing up the Forge to level six now provides two new upgrade tiers for gear and weapons in Mythic and Artifact. Of course, the update also comes with a good number of improvements and bug fixes.

Perhaps the biggest piece of Assassin's Creed Shadows' Title Update 1.1.1 is the addition of a free quest named Go with the Bo. Originally meant to be part of Claws of Awaji, this free new mission is being given to all Assassin's Creed Shadows players, regardless of whether they purchase the DLC. Completing the mission will reward players with the new Bo staff weapon type for Naoe, which will provide a nice compliment to her arsenal of weapons that previously only consisted of her katana, tanto, and kusarigama.

Assassin's Creed Shadows' Claws of Awaji DLC is set for release on September 16, which is also the day the free Go with the Bo quest becomes available. With this DLC being so heavily focused on Naoe, one must wonder if Ubisoft has a Yasuke-led DLC planned for the near future, though nothing has been confirmed. In the meantime, players can enjoy all the new features that have just been added to the game as they await Claws of Awaji coming next week.

Assassin's Creed Shadows Title Update 1.1.1 (September 10, 2025)

General

Fixed an issue where the game crashed during the cutscene of the "Chained" rift.
Fixed various localization issues.
Fixed an issue where the vertical sliding sound effect continued if you switched characters during a slide.
Fixed an issue where some tutorials repeated themselves after unlocking Yasuke.

Gameplay

Fixed an issue where the Naginata Ronin were not vulnerable after using the Vault ability.
Addressed an issue where the Scale of the Koi and Soaring Tatsu trinkets were not functioning as expected.
Fixed an issue where the aiming reticle option "Only While Aiming" was missing from the settings.
Fixed an issue where a persistent "New Item" notification appeared after looting weapons from scout supply chests.
Fixed an issue where players were unable to start horse archery in Iga because the quest giver had moved locations. Get back in your spot!
Fixed an issue Ikko Ikki Kamon banner was missing after completing the "Collection of Crests" quest.
Fixed an issue where the Mount Nukai contract targeted a chest that was already opened.
Fixed an issue where multiple waypoints were not synchronizing.

Difficulty Options

Fixed an issue on Nightmare difficulty where Teppo enemies appeared broken.
Fixed an issue on Nightmare difficulty where the Samurai Spear Guard had a combat glitch.
Fixed an issue where Canon Mode disabled itself on the second launch of the game.

Hideout

Fixed an issue in the Hideout when selecting the option to duel with Naoe or Yasuke did nothing.
Fixed an issue in the Hideout where certain buildings or set pieces could not be rotated.
Fixed an issue in the Hideout that prevented players from moving the horse stables after changing their original location. Back to your Hideout planning!
Fixed an issue where Rufino remained stuck in the Hideout after being recruited.

Skills, Abilities & Upgrades

Addressed an issue where the Shadow Piercer ability was not functioning correctly.
Addressed an issue where the 33% health recovery on posture attack perk was not functioning as expected.

Visuals & Graphics

Fixed various visual issues.
Fixed a visual issue with the architect's lip sync in the "Seta-Killers" quest.
Fixed a visual issue affecting Yasuke's aim with the Teppo when wearing variations of the Samurai Hat.
Fixed a visual issue with the Ronin Kasa Hat.
Fixed a visual issue with the Blush of the Earth bow quiver.
Fixed a visual issue with Oni's Flesh Armour.
Fixed a visual issue where Gashadokuro's mask did not have red eyes on the Memories screen.

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Quests

"A Critical Encounter": Fixed an issue where players could not interact with Rufino to trigger the quest. He was just being shy.
"Broken Horn": Fixed an issue where players could not progress due to being stuck by the Animus wall.
"Face the Oshiroi Baba": Fixed an issue where Yokai objective member rewards were not being granted correctly.
"Feast For Thought": Fixed an issue where requirements were automatically completed for the quest.
"Man Behind the Curtain": Fixed an issue where after Ermigo died, Gaspar was incorrectly shown as dead.
"My Name Is Yasuke": Fixed an issue where players could not progress due to being stuck outside the Animus wall.
"Of My Enemy": Fixed an issue where Hiromichi's man stopped moving if the player entered combat while following him.
"Out of the Shadows": Fixed an issue where the game crashed after the cutscene.
"Silver Smugglers": Fixed an issue where Yoshisada could be assassinated early before the quest.
"Tea Bowls for Rikyu": Fixed an issue in the Hideout where tea bowls could no longer be placed after completing the quest.
"The Tournament": Fixed an issue where players could not interact with Gyoji despite a blue marker being shown.
Fixed an issue where players were unable to talk to Katsuhime in the crop field when she was sitting on the ground.