Assassin’s Creed Shadows Update: New Quest and Exciting Features Unveiled!

Summary

Update 1.0.5 for Assassin’s Creed Shadows is now live across all platforms.
The patch includes a crossover with Dead by Daylight, a new story quest, improvements to Photo Mode, bug fixes, and more.
The Claws of Awaji story DLC will be released later this year.

As an avid fan, I’m thrilled to share that I recently experienced the latest 1.0.5 update for Assassin’s Creed Shadows, a testament to Ubisoft’s commitment to their beloved title. This fresh update for Assassin’s Creed Shadows introduces a gripping new story quest, a fascinating collaboration with another fan-favorite game, and enhancements to the gaming dynamics, all wrapped up with numerous bug fixes.

Launched in March, “Assassin’s Creed Shadows” has been a massive success for Ubisoft, according to data shared by the publisher. This game, following closely behind “Valhalla“, which was released during the pandemic and saw increased engagement in the gaming industry, was the second-largest launch in the “Assassin’s Creed” franchise for Ubisoft.

Just announced: The 1.0.5 update for “Assassin’s Creed Shadows” has arrived across all platforms! This update brings an exciting new addition – the previously pre-order exclusive quest, “Thrown to the Dogs,” is now accessible to all players. Moreover, the update includes a special crossover with the well-known game “Dead by Daylight.” This partnership offers gamers a fresh quest that rewards them with a free trinket and banner. Furthermore, two collaborations were made: a unique “Balatro”-inspired trinket for Naoe and an amulet for Yasuke, granting players a legendary perk with the chance to activate random affliction effects upon finishing combos.

Additional updates in the latest version include refinements to parkour moves like a fresh vertical leap, as well as boosted back and side exits for an even smoother gaming experience with Assassin’s Creed Shadows. The Photo Mode has also received upgrades, such as adjusting time settings, turning headgear on or off, saving custom filters, and more. Lastly, the new update addresses multiple bugs that have been affecting gameplay.

The recently introduced update for “Assassin’s Creed Shadows” follows closely on the heels of its significant predecessor, which was rolled out in early May. This previous update introduced the “The Works of Luis Frois” quest within the game, along with numerous bug fixes that addressed various issues in the open-world gameplay.

As Ubisoft continues to update “Assassin’s Creed Shadows”, gamers are eagerly anticipating the upcoming story DLC called “Claws of Awaji”. In this expansion, players will join Naoe and Yasuke on a journey to an unexplored island in Osaka Bay. The “Assassin’s Creed Shadows: Claws of Awaji” is set for release later in 2025, offering a fresh area to explore within the game. It’s expected that this expansion will offer at least 10 hours of new content, making it an substantial addition to the main game. There are whispers suggesting that the DLC might be released either in September or October, but this should be taken with caution as Ubisoft has not yet confirmed a specific release date.

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

“Thrown to the Dogs” Quest Unlocked

In this new update, I’ll be among those lucky gamers getting early access to the pre-order bonus mission titled “Thrown to the Dogs.” This gripping tale revolves around helping a loyal canine seek revenge for his deceased master. As a reward for successfully completing this quest, you’ll gain Tsuki-maru as a charming pet addition to your Hideout!

You’ll find the mission accessible right from the start if you’ve progressed past the “From Spark to Flame” milestone. Located outside Osaka, specifically at the Tennoji Temple.

Dead By Daylight Event

We can’t wait to reveal our inaugural joint project through the upcoming Dead by Daylight event in Assassin’s Creed Shadows!

As the villagers start vanishing mysteriously, Naoe grows wary of the ominous force endangering the inhabitants of Harima. To prevail, you must learn special tactics and face a powerful extraterrestrial menace.

As a gamer, I’ve just discovered an exciting new development in the game! Upon unlocking Yasuke as a playable character, there’s a fresh quest waiting for me at the Hideout. Completing this event will reward me with a free trinket and banner. Can’t wait to dive back into the game and see what else is in store!

Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to customize your pair of characters even more by purchasing a package reminiscent of Dead by Daylight, available in our store. This pack includes outfits, weapons, trinkets, and an exclusive ride on none other than the faithful steed, Maurice, who will accompany you into the darkness.

Balatro Trinket

In addition to their existing gear, we’re introducing a novel charm for Naoe and an amulet named “Winning Hand” for Yasuke, inspired by Balatro. This fresh equipment comes with a legendary advantage: it offers a chance to activate a spontaneous effect on combo finishes, which could inflict a random status ailment.

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

Parkour Improvements

Our team has developed numerous updates aimed at boosting the parkour features. We’d like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our committed parkour enthusiasts for their continuous input and suggestions since the game’s debut.

Here are the main changes:

New Vertical Jump

In a new update, you’ll be able to let both Naoe and Yasuke leap onto any ledges, awnings, or protruding surfaces they can reach, minimizing the use of vertical wall-runs. To activate this feature, just hit the jump key as you get close to low overhangs, and your character will perform the jump automatically.

Sprint Toggle Lock

Whenever I maintain the directional inputs, I find that I can keep sprinting smoothly whether I’m using Parkour Up or Parkour Down. This feature really enhances my movement in the game!

Enhanced Back and Side Ejects

We’ve made improvements to both the range and elevation of side and rear jumps, prioritizing feet landings over hand ones. This update comes with fresh animations for Naoe while executing height-increasing side ejects, thereby increasing her ability to stay airborne during parkour movements.

New Photo Mode Features

The largest update yet for the Photo Mode in an Assassin’s Creed game has been announced, introducing innovative features to offer improved customization options for your photos and maximize the stunning visuals 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)

Delighted to present these fresh personalization choices to you! Feel free to showcase your latest Photomode captures using the hashtag #ACPhotoMode. A shot at getting highlighted on our social media platforms (@AssassinsCreed) awaits!

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.

2025-05-27 18:25