Assassin’s Creed Shadows Gets Major Update with Dead by Daylight Crossover and New Features

Summary

Update 1.0.5 for Assassin’s Creed Shadows will add a major collaboration event with Dead by Daylight.
The patch also includes parkour improvements, a Balatro-themed trinket for Naoe, more photo mode options, and bug fixes across all platforms.
The update will go live on May 27 at 10 AM EDT / 7 AM PT.

As a dedicated fan, I’m excited to share that Ubisoft has unveiled the complete patch notes for the Assassin’s Creed Shadows Update 1.0.5, scheduled to launch on all platforms on May 27th. Since its debut in March, the dev team has been consistently delivering updates for Assassin’s Creed Shadows, focusing on resolving issues, squashing bugs, and polishing the stealth game even further.

Regardless of initial debates about its protagonists, Assassin’s Creed Shadows has proven successful for Ubisoft, with the game selling exceptionally well on launch day, second only to Assassin’s Creed Valhalla. With an average critic score of 81 on OpenCritic, the game has been praised for its stunning visuals, engaging combat, expansive open world, distinctive soundtrack, and captivating setting. As Ubisoft continues to deliver additional content for the game, Assassin’s Creed Shadows Update 1.0.5 is set to introduce significant new features, such as the title’s first major collaboration event.

On the official website for the game, it has been announced that Update 1.0.5 for Assassin’s Creed Shadows will be available on all platforms on May 27 at 10 AM EDT / 7 AM PT. Key features of the update include the new “Thrown to the Dogs” quest, previously exclusive to those who preordered the game, and a Naoe-themed trinket inspired by Balatro. The special Dead by Daylight event is also being added, offering players a free quest, trinket, banner, themed outfits, weapons, and the chance to ride Maurice, The Clown’s horse from Dead by Daylight. The parkour system will be improved with the addition of a new vertical jump and enhanced back and side ejects. Additionally, Assassin’s Creed Shadows is set to receive its largest Photo Mode update yet, allowing players to alter the time of day, adjust character poses and facial expressions, and more.

Just like previous updates for “Assassin’s Creed Valhalla,” Update 1.0.5 aims to rectify various bugs and tuning problems. It resolves a pesky issue that kept players seeing a New Item alert in their inventory continuously. Some visual glitches have been ironed out, and the customizable Hideout should run smoother in the future. Notably, Balanced Performance Mode, which disappeared on Xbox Series X with Update 1.0.4, has been brought back.

In their latest financial update, Ubisoft disclosed that some significant games have been pushed back to 2026-2027 for further refinement. Although the details about these games remain undisclosed, it seems they are new installments in popular franchises such as Far Cry, Rainbow Six, and The Division.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Update 1.0.5 Patch Notes (May 26, 2025)

Patch Highlights“Thrown to the Dogs” Quest Unlocked

In this update, every player gets the opportunity to embark on the pre-order bonus mission titled “Thrown to the Dogs”. Here, you aid a faithful canine in seeking revenge for his deceased master. Completing this quest will reward you with Tsuki-maru, a pet you can add to your Hideout.

You’ll find the mission accessible early on in your gameplay, after finishing the quest “From Spark to Flame”. Located externally from Osaka’s Tennoji Temple is where you’ll discover it.

Special CollaborationsDead By Daylight Event

We can’t wait to reveal our inaugural joint venture, as a fresh Dead by Daylight event is about to debut in the world of Assassin’s Creed Shadows!

As the villagers start mysteriously vanishing, Naoe grows wary of the ominous entity that seems to be preying on the residents of Harima. To emerge victorious, you’ll have to grasp unusual strategies and face a powerful supernatural adversary.

At the onset of this occasion, there’s a fresh mission available at no charge which becomes accessible once you’ve made Yasuke a playable character within your Hideout. Upon finishing this event, you’ll receive a complimentary trinket and banner as rewards.

In addition, you’ll find an opportunity to customize your characters even more, as a Dead by Daylight-style collection becomes available in our store. This package includes outfits, weapons, trinkets, and the unique experience of embarking on an adventure with none other than Maurice, the loyal steed.

Balatro Trinket

In addition, we’re introducing a novel charm for Naoe and an amulet named “Winning Hand” for Yasuke, influenced by Balatro. These fresh additions include a legendary trait that offers the opportunity to inflict a random status effect upon completion of combos.

Now… you will need to work together to figure out how to get it!

Parkour Improvements

Our team has developed several upgrades aimed at refining the parkour system. A heartfelt appreciation goes out to each and every one of our committed parkour enthusiasts, whose continuous input since the launch has been invaluable.

Here are the main changes:

New Vertical Jump

As an enthusiastic fan, I’m thrilled to share that a fresh parkour feature is being incorporated into the game! Now, both Naoe and Yasuke can effortlessly leap onto any reachable ledges, awnings, or overhangs, which means fewer vertical wall-runs are required. To execute this move, just press the jump key as you get close to low overhangs, and watch as your character gracefully jumps over!

Sprint Toggle Lock

Keeping the directional inputs active will prevent the sprint function from disengaging while you’re using ‘Parkour Up’ or ‘Parkour Down’.

Enhanced Back and Side Ejects

We’ve improved both the range and altitude of side and rear ejections, making it more advantageous for foot landings rather than hand landings. This update features fresh animations for Naoe when executing height-increasing side ejections, thereby increasing her ability to stay airborne during parkour.

We’ve made adjustments to the distance and height of side and back ejects, making foot landings more preferable over hand landings. This includes new animations for Naoe while performing height-boosting side ejections, which helps her stay aloft during parkour longer.

New Photo Mode Features

In a significant upgrade for the Photo Mode in an Assassin’s Creed title, we’re introducing additional tools to fine-tune your snapshots and fully exploit the scenic charm of Feudal Japan.

These include the following options:

Change the time of day
Play around with numerous poses and facial expressions
Toggle headgear on/off
Play music while editing your shots
Sticker colorization
New customization frames
Save Custom Filters
Reset only one parameter
Tweak camera speed
Improved preview mode
Fullscreen (PC only)

We’re thrilled that you can now personalize things in a fresh way! Feel free to post your latest screenshots from the new Photo Mode with the hashtag #ACPhotoMode. If we like what we see, there’s a possibility they might show up on our social media (@AssassinsCreed)!

List of Bug Fixes

General

Fixed the issue where players had a persistent New Item notification in their inventory. We did it!
Addressed an issue where some players were given a new save file at level 60, with gear and all objectives uncovered.
Fixed an issue where the desynchronization warning for ‘killing civilians’ would appear without any reason.
Fixed an issue where romancing Lady Oichi before romancing Rin could cause a breakup.
Fixed various localization issues.

Balancing

Fixed an issue where the Samurai Daisho and Ronin occasionally gave an extremely high amount of Mon regardless of their level, disincentivizing other methods of gaining Mon.
We have also partially rebalanced the Mon economy to encourage more world exploration and gameplay activities to earn Crafting Materials and Hideout Resources instead of purchasing them through merchants.
In pursuit of this, we’ve bumped up the cost of Crafting Materials and Hideout Resources sold by Merchants and lowered the quantity available each season for each Merchant.
If you still want to purchase them, we’ve increased the amount of Mon acquired from completing contracts.

World

Fixed an issue where Yagoro would become trapped in a Kofun and not return to the hideout.
Fixed an issue where players could remain stuck inside the construction site at Osaka Castle.

Quests

Fixed an issue where players could not exit the quest “Vision of Realms” if they selected ‘Quit to Memories’ and loaded their progress from the Animus Memories menu.
Fixed an issue where quitting during the “Nobutsuna Sensei” quest caused Yasuke to become stuck in the flashback.
Fixed an issue where Yaya doesn’t join “The League” after being successfully recruited.
Fixed progress issues in the “Showdown in Sakamoto” quest that happened if Katsuhime previously died.
Fixed an issue in the “Wake Up Call” quest where the “troublemaker” couldn’t be hunted down.
Fixed an issue in the “Find Local Dishes” quest where Narezushi could not be obtained from merchants.
Fixed an issue in the “Wolves and Foxes” quest where players were not able to speak with Hattori Hanzo. I guess we’ll let you talk to him now.
Fixed an issue where players could not progress in “A Peculiar Guest”.
Fixed an issue where players could not complete the “Missing Missive” quest due to being unable to retrieve the letter.
Fixed an issue where the game would crash during the “Temple of the Horseman (An Eye for an Eye)” quest.
Fixed an issue in the “Diary of Lady Rokkaku” quest where Katsuhime’s letter would sometimes disappear. You got mail!
Fixed an issue where the game incorrectly believed Katsuhime was dead and players could not complete the “Diary of Lady Rokkaku” quest.
Fixed an issue where players could not complete the “Diary of Lady Rokkaku” quest due to Naoe and Katsuhime being attached to surrounding water. They just wanted to go on a little swim!
Fixed an issue where players could not complete the “Diary of Lady Rokkaku” quest due to Katsuhime dropping into the water and swimming to shore.

Stealth

Fixed an issue where the Shinobi Bell effect was blocked by line of sight from NPCs.

Combat

Adjusted an issue where the +600% affliction buildup engravings was a text error. It now has been fixed to reflect the real build-up amount of 6%.

Visuals & Graphics

Fixed visual issues.
Fixed some issues where the “Kaen” and “Sekiryu” mounts would not fully fit in the stables.
Fixed a visual issue with the “Samurai Daimyo Armor”.
Addressed an issue where players could sometimes see a giant NPC in towns.

Hideout

Improved stability for heavily customized Hideout.
Fixed an issue where players could sometimes not interact with Gennojo in the Hideout.

Platform-Specific FixesXbox

Addressed an issue where the gamertag would load indefinitely in the thumbnail of Photo Mode images on the World Map.
Addressed Mouse and Keyboard input issues.
Restored Balanced Performance Mode that was missing on Xbox Series X after Update 1.0.4.
NOTE: Balanced Performance Mode requires having the proper setup with a 120, 144, 165 or 240 Hz monitor.

2025-05-26 19:51