The latest major update for Assassin’s Creed Shadows is Title Update 1.1.1, released on September 11, 2025. TechRadar+3Ubisoft+3TwistedVoxel+3
Key Features & Changes in 1.1.1
- New Expansion: Claws of Awaji — introduces a new island region, expanded storyline, new enemies, and over 10 hours of content. Ubisoft+2TwistedVoxel+2
- Free Story Quest “Go with the Bo” — all players get access to a quest that grants a Bo staff. MP1st+2TwistedVoxel+2
- Level Cap Increased: raised from the previous cap to 100. Game Rant+5Ubisoft+5Game Rant+5
- Hideout Upgrades: new levels and bonuses in hideout buildings, enhancing crafting, growth, and bonuses to Naoe / Yasuke & allies. Ubisoft+2TwistedVoxel+2
- Time-Skip / Meditation: players can skip ahead to the next 6 o’clock (AM/PM) by meditating (if Nando is upgraded). TwistedVoxel+2Ubisoft+2
- Improved Scouts: reveal viewpoints and safehouses more effectively after certain upgrades. Game Rant+3Ubisoft+3TwistedVoxel+3
- New Gear Quality Tiers: Mythic and Artifact tiers added for equipment upgrades. TwistedVoxel+2TechRadar+2
- New Animus Project “Sanctuary”: players can earn Ezio-themed gear, a kusarigama weapon, a rooftop cat pet, and a Firenze charm by completing anomalies. PlayStation LifeStyle+4TechRadar+4TwistedVoxel+4
- Bug Fixes & Stability Improvements: multiple fixes across quests, visuals, controls, and localization. Insider Gaming+2TwistedVoxel+2
In addition to this major update, there has also been a minor hotfix (1.013.084) recently that addresses “multiple stability issues” without introducing new features.
