Assassin’s Creed Shadows received its first major update, Title Update 1.0.2, on April 8, 2025. This patch introduces several quality-of-life improvements and addresses various bugs. Key enhancements include:GameSpot+4Reddit+4Ubisoft+4
- Horse Auto-Follow: Reintroduces the ability for your horse to automatically follow roads using in-game navigation, facilitating easier long-distance travel across central Japan. Polygon
- Investigation Board Shortcut: Holding the OPTION button for a few seconds now grants direct access to the Investigation Board, streamlining gameplay. Ubisoft
- Improved Item Management: Players can now sell or dismantle multiple loot items simultaneously, reducing the time spent managing inventory. Polygon
- Hideout FPS Uncapped: The frame rate cap in the Hideout area has been removed, providing smoother performance. Polygon
- PS5 Pro Enhancements: Support for PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution has been added, enhancing the visual experience on PS5 Pro. Polygon+1TechRadar+1
Additionally, players can now reset individual Mastery nodes in characters’ skill trees, offering greater flexibility in character development. Polygon
For a comprehensive list of changes and bug fixes, refer to the official patch notes on Ubisoft’s website.
Please note that after installing the update, you may need to manually enable the horse auto-follow feature in the game settings.