Assassin’s Creed Shadows First DLC Said To Be Targeting September Release

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Summary

  • “Claws of Awaji” DLC for Assassin’s Creed Shadows delayed to September or possibly October 2025.
  • Ubisoft’s new game development mandate won’t affect Shadows’ DLC release schedule.
  • DLC to feature 10 hours of new content with new weapons, skills, and abilities.

It appears that not only has Ubisoft revealed the name of Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ first premium expansion (“Claws of Awaji”), but also its planned release date.

The initial downloadable content (DLC) for AC Shadows is not expected until September, so players must exercise patience and wait for a while before they can enjoy it.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows First DLC Not Affected By Ubisoft’s New Development Mandate

Over the past week, Ubisoft shared their intention to dedicate additional development time for their future games, citing the significant success and acclaim that Assassin’s Creed Shadows has garnered both from critics and the marketplace.

Based on reports from Insider Gaming, the release schedule for Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ DLC remains set for September 2025, but there’s a possibility it could be pushed back to October. This means that after the game launches in March, players will have to wait at least five months for the first significant content update.

Absolutely, Ubisoft intends to release free updates for the game, detailing these additions in the game’s development plan or roadmap.

Apart from the regular gameplay, it’s been revealed that AC Shadows will introduce a collaborative mode called “League,” yet to be fully developed, with an anticipated release next year. This multiplayer aspect is expected to offer a richer storyline beyond just Naoe and Yasuke, suggesting that other characters may be playable in this mode.

The Add-On Content for Claws of Awaji is expected to offer approximately 10 hours of fresh material, including novel weapons, talents, and powers. Given that Assassin’s Creed Shadows has abandoned the Season Pass approach after launch, it’s anticipated that this DLC will be available for purchase independently when it becomes accessible. Pre-purchasers of the game are assured they can play it free of charge once released.

If you haven’t given the game a spin yet, it’s been quite successful for Ubisoft and received positive reviews as well. On Open Critic, it currently holds a “Strong” rating from more than 190 critics. Since its launch, Ubisoft has provided several free updates to fix issues and also added new features without any cost.

To get a closer glance at what lies ahead for the game, take a peek at the outline detailing all the elements confirmed thus far – its roadmap.

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2025-05-22 19:43