Ubisoft has announced that Assassin’s Creed Shadows will receive its Title Update 1.0.5 on May 27. This substantial update delivers a blend of new content, special collaborations, parkour enhancements, and a host of bug fixes across all platforms. The update size varies by platform, with the PlayStation 5 patch at approximately 3.31 GB and the Xbox Series X|S patch reaching 19 GB.
Among the key additions is the debut of the pre-order bonus quest Thrown to the Dogs, available to all players after completing the main story mission From Spark to Flame. Players can locate the quest at Tennoji Temple near Osaka and unlock Tsuki-maru, a loyal dog companion, as a reward. Additionally, a crossover event with Dead by Daylight introduces a new supernatural quest accessible after unlocking Yasuke, complete with themed gear, a unique trinket, and the memorable mount Maurice. The update also introduces Balatro-themed items that deliver new affliction mechanics, adding strategic depth to combat.
Parkour sees one of its most notable overhauls in this update. Players will notice the introduction of a vertical jump for grabbing ledges, awnings, or overhangs without needing a wall run. Sprint toggles have also been revised to stay locked during directional inputs in parkour sequences, while side and back ejects have improved for better traversal flow. The update significantly expands Photo Mode, offering users new time-of-day controls, pose options, background music, and additional customization tools.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Title Update 1.0.5 Patch Notes Summary:
Patch Sizes:
- PlayStation 5: 3.31 GB
- Xbox Series X|S: 19 GB
- macOS: 9 GB
- PC: 13 GB
- Steam: 4.3 GB
New Content and Collaborations:
- Thrown to the Dogs quest now unlocked for all players.
- Dead by Daylight collaboration featuring a unique horror-themed quest, new cosmetic items, and a themed mount.
- Balatro-themed trinket and amulet added, offering random affliction effects via combo enders.
Parkour Improvements:
- New vertical jump mechanic for grabbing ledges and awnings.
- Sprint toggle lock now maintained with directional input.
- Enhanced side and back ejects, especially for vertical maneuvers.
Photo Mode Enhancements:
- Time-of-day changes.
- Facial expressions and pose adjustments.
- Headgear toggle.
- Music playback during edits.
- Custom filters, sticker colorization, and more.
Bug Fixes and Balancing:
- Fixed persistent inventory notifications and improper desynchronization warnings.
- Addressed an issue granting players overpowered level 60 save files.
- Romance quest logic corrected for Lady Oichi and Rin.
- Mon economy rebalanced to encourage exploration over merchant purchasing.
- Various quest progression blockers resolved, especially within quests like Vision of Realms, Diary of Lady Rokkaku, and Showdown in Sakamoto.
- Visual bugs corrected, including oversized NPC appearances and stable fitting issues.
- Hideout stability improved for customized layouts.
Platform-Specific Fixes:
- Xbox: Balanced Performance Mode restored (requires compatible high-refresh-rate monitor).
- Mouse and keyboard input issues addressed.
- Photo Mode thumbnail display issues resolved.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows is out now for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
