The latest update for Assassin’s Creed Shadows is the Day One Patch, released on March 20, 2025, coinciding with the game’s official launch. This patch addresses cultural sensitivities raised by Japanese officials and includes several quality-of-life improvements.PlayStation LifeStyle+1Screen Rant+1Polygon+4Screen Rant+4Latest news & breaking headlines+4
🛠️ Day One Patch Highlights
- Cultural Sensitivity Adjustments: In response to concerns from Japanese politicians about the depiction of destructible shrines, the patch makes tables and racks within temples and shrines indestructible. Additionally, unarmed civilians no longer bleed when attacked, aiming to respect cultural and religious sentiments. esports.gg+3Polygon+3Screen Rant+3
- Quality-of-Life Improvements: The update introduces enhancements such as new parkour moves, expanded combat and stealth difficulty settings, and an auto-follow feature for mounts. These changes are based on community feedback to improve gameplay experience. Polygon
📅 Upcoming Content and Updates
Ubisoft has outlined a comprehensive post-launch roadmap for Assassin’s Creed Shadows, featuring both free and paid content:Polygon
- “Claws of Awaji” Expansion: This major expansion continues the story of protagonists Naoe and Yasuke, introducing Awaji Island as a new explorable area with approximately 10 hours of additional content. It’s free for pre-order customers, with pricing details for others yet to be announced. Ubisoft News+4Polygon+4Wikipedia+4
- Monthly “Story Drops”: Starting in May, these free narrative updates will add new allies and missions that influence the core storyline. The first, titled “The Works of Luis Frois,” delves into a Jesuit scholar’s involvement in the game’s early plot. Polygon+1Diario AS+1
- Additional Features: Future updates will include a New Game Plus mode with a higher level cap, further parkour enhancements, and expanded customization options, all aimed at enriching the player’s experience.
For more detailed information on these updates and future content, you can visit Ubisoft’s official news page:
