Ubisoft has released Title Update 1.1.8 for Assassin’s Creed Shadows, delivering notable visual improvements and gameplay refinements to the Nintendo Switch 2 version. The update went live on February 17, 2026, and specifically addresses community feedback regarding visual clarity and mechanical flexibility.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows launched on Nintendo Switch 2 on December 2, 2025, serving as a prominent title during the system’s release window. Developed by Ubisoft Quebec, the game is set in the late Sengoku period of feudal Japan and allows players to alternate between the shinobi Naoe and the samurai Yasuke. The Switch 2 edition has previously drawn attention for its technical execution, leveraging DLSS support and baked global illumination to maintain detailed environments within the hardware’s constraints.
With update 1.1.8, the most visible enhancement on Switch 2 is the addition of water reflections in docked mode. Prior to the patch, reflective surfaces such as ponds lacked full environmental detail. The update now enables proper reflections, improving environmental presentation in scenic areas. This adjustment brings the docked experience closer in visual completeness, especially in outdoor settings where water features are prominent.
The patch also introduces improved visual feedback for Critical Hits. Successful high-impact strikes now trigger clearer health bar reactions, providing stronger combat readability. In addition, Ubisoft has implemented the Manual Jump feature, offering players greater control during parkour sequences. This addition expands traversal options and responds to longstanding requests for more direct movement input.
These changes arrive shortly before the game’s one-year anniversary in March. While the core experience remains unchanged, the latest update meaningfully refines the Switch 2 version, reinforcing Ubisoft’s ongoing post-launch support for Assassin’s Creed Shadows on Nintendo’s newest hardware.
