Ubisoft has announced the release of Title Update 1.0.4 for Assassin’s Creed Shadows, launching on May 6, 2025, across all major platforms. The update introduces a new free story pack, various gameplay enhancements, and numerous bug fixes that address player-reported issues. This patch is part of the developer’s ongoing post-launch support and also reflects the continued rollout of the Year 1 roadmap.
The headline feature in this update is The Works of Luis Frois, a new narrative-driven story pack. Players will encounter Luis Frois at a Jesuit Mission, triggering a series of events that involve recovering his lost notes and protecting Lady Satoko. This side quest can be initiated by traveling to Azuchi and locating Frois south of the Merchants’ Quarters, once the player has completed “The Path He Walks” in Yasuke’s quest board. In addition, the update implements long-requested character bios in the in-game Codex, enhancing immersion by giving players a clearer sense of their allies and enemies.
Patch Notes Summary for Assassin’s Creed Shadows Update 1.0.4
Patch Size
- PS5: 4.67 GB
- Xbox Series X|S: 20 GB
- Mac: ~9 GB
- PC: 17 GB
- Steam: 8.5 GB
New Content
- Story Pack: The Works of Luis Frois is now available for free.
- Codex Update: Character bios added to the database.
Bug Fixes and Improvements
General
- Resolved redirection issues in Yasuke’s quest board.
- Fixed trinket and visual customization bugs.
- Addressed AI and audio inconsistencies.
World
- Props near religious altars are now static.
- Resolved excessive deer spawning.
- Merchants no longer duplicate items.
- Fixed merchant menu crash when equipping headgear.
Quests
- Multiple quest progression issues fixed, including bugs with Nakamura Tadashige, Nagato, Momochi Sandayu, and Tokubei.
- Observation prompts and NPC behavior refined for smoother narrative flow.
Stealth
- Improved functionality for Ground Assassination and Double Assassination.
- Corrected issues with Assassination mechanics, including weapon swaps and crouching delays.
- Fixed Guaranteed Assassination mechanics and smoke bomb exploits.
Combat
- Adjusted “Igan Sunset Tanto” perk to limit slow-down abuse.
- Fixed issues with Snake Bite and Crescent Strike abilities.
- Corrected adrenaline usage and posture attacks.
- Ability wheel now updates correctly when unarmed.
Visuals & Graphics
- Various animation, rendering, and positioning problems corrected.
UI & HUD
- Fixed errors in UI behavior, localization, and visual alignment.
- Addressed tutorial issues and missing settings in the Captions menu.
Photo Mode
- Resolved visual glitches, lingering effects, and interface inconsistencies.
Hideout
- Restored missing blacksmith and fixed trinket access in the Forge.
Stability
- General improvements to performance and crash stability.
Platform-Specific Fixes
- Xbox: Restored missing “Balanced” performance mode.
- PC: Improved benchmark overlay, fixed scaling descriptions, input conflicts, and VRAM tracking.
- Steam Deck: Improved frame rate during introductory cutscenes.
- macOS: Fixed resolution labeling, added VRAM tracking, and corrected DualSense controller lighting behavior.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows is out now for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series S|X.
