Title Update 1.1.7 for Assassin’s Creed Shadows introduces new finisher animations for both Naoe and Yasuke, expanding combat presentation with more cinematic and brutal endings. The update also delivers new Animus-focused content, including a mysterious Rift experience and a new Project with unlockable rewards.
In addition to new features, the update includes a wide range of gameplay fixes, platform-specific improvements, and stability enhancements. Nintendo Switch 2 performance receives targeted attention, while multiple quest blockers, UI inconsistencies, and item-related issues are resolved across platforms.
Patch Notes
New Combat Features
- Added new finisher animations for Naoe, increasing cinematic combat variety
- Added new finisher animations for Yasuke, expanding brutal combat conclusions
Animus Content
- Added a new Animus Rift titled Lost and Found
- Introduced puzzle-solving and traversal challenges within the new Rift
- Added a new Animus HUB Project called Defiance
- Enabled unlocks including a new Bo staff, Trinket, and additional rewards through Project progression
- Added quick Vault access directly from the Animus menu during gameplay
Exchange Updates
- Added Gold to daily Exchange offers, purchasable repeatedly with Keys
- Added Mastery Points to daily Exchange offers, purchasable repeatedly with Keys
- Added Knowledge Points to daily Exchange offers, purchasable repeatedly with Keys
Nintendo Switch 2 Improvements
- Improved FPS performance in various scenarios
- Fixed multiple crashes to enhance stability
- Fixed several visual issues
- Improved touchscreen functionality
- Fixed repeated controller connection prompts when docking or undocking
- Fixed an infinite black screen after Ubisoft Connect login when selecting an audio pack
Gameplay Fixes and Improvements
- Removed an exploit allowing double engravings on the Sword of Fathoms
- Fixed an issue preventing Naginatas from being sold
- Fixed perks failing to update when Mastery points changed after equipping items
- Fixed missing damage upgrades when upgrading skills to Rank 3
- Ensured Bo Staff affliction buildup increases at Mythic and Artifact quality
- Updated affliction perk wording to dynamically reflect applied afflictions
- Fixed an issue removing Knowledge Scrolls from player inventory
- Ensured shared skills between Naoe and Yasuke are learned by both characters
- Clarified that Affliction After Deflect applies 35 percent buildup
- Ensured Restore 6 percent Health With Posture Attack appears on all relevant engravings
Claws of Awaji Expansion
- Fixed a fast travel lockout issue when switching between editions with and without the expansion
World Updates
- Enabled whistling while using the Follow Road mechanic
- Prevented Corrupted Castles from resetting after seasonal changes
- Fixed enemy and loot respawns when loading saves before season changes
Visual and UI Fixes
- Adjusted facial animations for Naoe and Yasuke when wearing a hood during cinematics
- Fixed inconsistencies between displayed and received smuggled rewards
- Fixed smuggled rewards UI issues after upgrading Stables
- Corrected the Japanese location name for Kawarajiri Lumber Camp
Online Store Fixes
- Fixed delivery issues for Store, Deluxe, and Premium items
PC-Specific Fixes
- Fixed mouse and keyboard rebinding input issues
- Improved overall FPS stability on PC
Quest Fixes
- Fixed completion issues in Swords And Sake when Gennojo died
- Fixed blockers preventing completion of Eliminate Outlaws
- Fixed Temple Stories progression by preventing Joken Hokkyo from disappearing
- Added markers for wandering enemies in Dismantling One by One
Assassin’s Creed Shadows was released on March 20, 2025, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, PC, and macOS, with a Nintendo Switch 2 release on December 2, 2025.
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