A fresh update for Assassin’s Creed Shadows is now live for Xbox Series X|S, PS5, PC, Mac, and Nintendo Switch 2. The extensive 1.1.7 update brings new finisher animations for Naoe and Yasuke, a new Animus Rift called Lost and Found with hidden secrets and puzzles, and a new Project named Defiance offering a Bo staff as a reward. Additionally, players can now access the Vault in the Animus Menu and use Gold, Mastery, and Knowledge Points in the Exchange.
Noteworthy improvements and bug fixes have been implemented, especially for the Nintendo Switch 2 version released on December 2. The update is substantial, particularly for Xbox Series X and PC, with a size of 16.64GB on Xbox and 4.53GB on PS5. The PC update is 13.06GB, Mac requires 9GB, and Steam users will download 6GB. Nintendo Switch 2 users have the smallest download at 3.66GB.
The Nintendo Switch 2 enhancements include fixing various FPS issues, stability improvements to prevent crashes, resolving visual glitches, enhancing the touchscreen experience, and fixing controller connection prompts when docked or undocked. Furthermore, issues like the infinite black screen after account creation and missing Knowledge Scrolls have been addressed.
Gameplay adjustments involve removing exploits, fixing selling issues, updating perk functionalities, and ensuring shared skills between Naoe and Yasuke are learned correctly. The Claws of Awaji expansion problem causing fast travel issues has been resolved.
World changes include the ability to whistle while using the Follow Road mechanic and preventing Castles from resetting during season changes. Visual and graphic adjustments have been made for better cinematics, and UI inconsistencies with smuggled rewards have been corrected.
In conclusion, the Assassin’s Creed Shadows update brings a host of improvements and fixes across multiple platforms, enhancing the overall gaming experience for players.