AC Shadows Title Update 1.1.1 - Release Notes

Hello everyone,  

Tomorrow, September 11, we will be releasing Title Update 1.1.1 for Assassin's Creed Shadows @ 2 pm UTC / 10 am EDT / 7 am PT. 

Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to report these issues to us via the Bug reporter. As always, you can contact our support team if you run into any trouble. 

Have a look at tomorrow's upcoming changes and be sure to check out the Year 1 Roadmap for more information on what's coming next for Assassin's Creed Shadows! 

PATCH SIZES: 

• PS5®: 12.94 GB
• Xbox Series X|S: 33 GB
• MAC: 24 GB
• PC: 42 GB
• Steam: 17 GB

PATCH HIGHLIGHTS 

NEW EXPANSION: CLAWS OF AWAJI 

A storm is coming. 

A new threat rises from across Osaka Bay as rumors surface of a hidden blade wielding shinobi, and of a long-lost relic. Naoe and Yasuke journey to a new land in search of answers, but find themselves surrounded by danger, ensnared in the Claws of Awaji.  

In this expansion to Assassin's Creed Shadows, discover a new island region dominated by the Sanzoku Ippa, a nefarious faction intent on uncovering the final Regalia. Avoid traps and ambushes as you track the legendary Fujibayashi Tsuyu, and as Naoe, master the new Bo staff to eliminate enemies with tactical efficiency. New legendary gear, skills and abilities also await across more than 10 hours of additional content.

We also would like to inform MacOS users eligible for the Claws of Awaji DLC that the content may not be accessible immediately after launching the game for the first time following the release of the DLC.

To resolve this, please launch the game while connected online, then close it and reboot—either online or offline—to ensure the DLC becomes available.

NEW FREE STORY QUEST: GO WITH THE BO 

Join Junjiro in his quest to meet a legendary Bo Master and learn more about the Bo staff, a dynamic new weapon type perfectly suited to Naoe's acrobatic fighting style. Upon finishing the quest, you will receive a Bo to use across your adventures. 

Originally developed exclusively for the Claws of Awaji expansion, we thought this weapon was way too cool not to share with everyone... for FREE! You get a Bo! And you! And you at the back! Everyone gets a Bo, coming September 16^th.  

Level Cap Increase 

To support the launch of the Claws of Awaji expansion we've raised the level cap to 100, giving players more room to grow and more options to customize their builds. 

New Hideout Upgrades 

With the new update, each unique building now includes 2 additional upgrade levels, bringing a total of 20 new enhancements, alongside 3 new Hideout levels.

These upgrades introduce valuable bonuses that accelerate Hideout growth, improve crafting capability by making Gold more accessible, and directly enhance Naoe, Yasuke, and their allies, making them more effective in both combat and exploration. 

Advance Time of Day 

By upgrading the Nando to level 2, the player will gain the ability to meditate and skip time forward to the next 6 o'clock (AM or PM). To activate meditation, find a safe location and hold the up button (L on keyboard). This allows Naoe and Yasuke to prepare for nighttime assault and be ready to strike [#@!%&*] Castle at night. 

Improved Scouts 

Upgrading the Study to level 4 now allows Scouts to reveal both Viewpoints and Safehouses. Discovering Safehouses is especially valuable, as it enables Naoe and Yasuke to join the action more quickly by reducing their travel time.

And with the Kakurega upgraded to level 4, uncovering all Viewpoints within a province will also reveals the entire province automatically, giving players full visibility of its terrain and strategic locations. No more fog! 

Enhanced Gear Quality 

By upgrading the Forge to level 6, Naoe and Yasuke gain the ability to enhance their gear to new quality tiers: Mythic and Artifact. Once an item reaches a new quality, it can be further upgraded through eight additional levels to unlock its full potential.

Epic items can be transformed into Mythic items, which improve their stats with each level, add a Boosted Stat if one wasn't present, and boost non-legendary perks, including the one in the engraving slot, by 50% at level 5 and 100% at level 9. (For perks related to damage reduction, refill ration, ammo, or tools, this bonus is halved, capping at a 50% increase at level 9.)

Legendary items, on the other hand, can evolve into Artifact items, which not only increase their stats with each level but also receive additional Boosted Stats at levels 3, 7, and twice at level 9. Engraved non-legendary perks are also boosted like the Mythic items.

These powerful enhancements are designed as long-term goals, supporting players through the increasing difficulty of subsequent New Game+ cycles and other upcoming challenges. 

New Project: Sanctuary 

We are releasing a new Project available in the Animus HUB, called Sanctuary, in which you can get Ezio themed gear, kusarigama, and much more! Activate the new Project, complete Anomalies and progress through the rewards like previously released ones. 

New Anomalies in Awaji 

With the release of the Claws of Awaji expansion, we added new Anomalies available in that region, with one available in every schedule. These Anomalies are only available for players who have the expansion installed. 

ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS 

Uncapped Cutscenes 

Cutscenes are no longer limited to 30 FPS (PC Only). 

LIST OF BUG FIXES 

General 

• Fixed an issue where the game crashed during the cutscene of the "Chained" rift. 

• Fixed various localization issues. 

• Fixed an issue where the vertical sliding sound effect continued if you switched characters during a slide. 

• Fixed an issue where some tutorials repeated themselves after unlocking Yasuke. 

Gameplay  

• Fixed an issue where the Naginata Ronin were not vulnerable after using the Vault ability. 

• Addressed an issue where the Scale of the Koi and Soaring Tatsu trinkets were not functioning as expected. 

• Fixed an issue where the aiming reticle option "Only While Aiming" was missing from the settings. 

• Fixed an issue where a persistent "New Item" notification appeared after looting weapons from scout supply chests. 

• Fixed an issue where players were unable to start horse archery in Iga because the quest giver had moved locations. Get back in your spot! 

• Fixed an issue Ikko Ikki Kamon banner was missing after completing the "Collection of Crests" quest. 

• Fixed an issue where the Mount Nukai contract targeted a chest that was already opened.  

• Fixed an issue where multiple waypoints were not synchronizing. 

Difficulty Options 

• Fixed an issue on Nightmare difficulty where Teppo enemies appeared broken. 

• Fixed an issue on Nightmare difficulty where the Samurai Spear Guard had a combat glitch. 

• Fixed an issue where Canon Mode disabled itself on the second launch of the game. 

Hideout 

• Fixed an issue in the Hideout when selecting the option to duel with Naoe or Yasuke did nothing. 

• Fixed an issue in the Hideout where certain buildings or set pieces could not be rotated.  

• Fixed an issue in the Hideout that prevented players from moving the horse stables after changing their original location. Back to your Hideout planning! 

• Fixed an issue where Rufino remained stuck in the Hideout after being recruited. 

Skills, Abilities & Upgrades 

• Addressed an issue where the Shadow Piercer ability was not functioning correctly. 
• Addressed an issue where the 33% health recovery on posture attack perk was not functioning as expected. 

Visuals & Graphics 

• Fixed various visual issues. 

• Fixed a visual issue with the architect's lip sync in the "Seta-Killers" quest. 

• Fixed a visual issue affecting Yasuke's aim with the Teppo when wearing variations of the Samurai Hat. 

• Fixed a visual issue with the Ronin Kasa Hat. 

• Fixed a visual issue with the Blush of the Earth bow quiver. 

• Fixed a visual issue with Oni's Flesh Armour. 

• Fixed a visual issue where Gashadokuro's mask did not have red eyes on the Memories screen. 

SPOILERS WARNING! 

Quests  

• "A Critical Encounter": Fixed an issue where players could not interact with Rufino to trigger the quest. He was just being shy. 

• "Broken Horn": Fixed an issue where players could not progress due to being stuck by the Animus wall. 

• "Face the Oshiroi Baba": Fixed an issue where Yokai objective member rewards were not being granted correctly. 

• "Feast For Thought": Fixed an issue where requirements were automatically completed for the quest. 

• "Man Behind the Curtain": Fixed an issue where after Ermigo died, Gaspar was incorrectly shown as dead. 

• "My Name Is Yasuke": Fixed an issue where players could not progress due to being stuck outside the Animus wall. 

• "Of My Enemy": Fixed an issue where Hiromichi's man stopped moving if the player entered combat while following him. 

• "Out of the Shadows": Fixed an issue where the game crashed after the cutscene. 

• "Silver Smugglers": Fixed an issue where Yoshisada could be assassinated early before the quest. 

• "Tea Bowls for Rikyu": Fixed an issue in the Hideout where tea bowls could no longer be placed after completing the quest. 

• "The Tournament": Fixed an issue where players could not interact with Gyoji despite a blue marker being shown. 

• Fixed an issue where players were unable to talk to Katsuhime in the crop field when she was sitting on the ground. 

PLATFORM-SPECIFIC FIXES 

PC 

• Fixed an issue where the heavy attack (LMB+Shift) was not functioning correctly on keyboard and mouse.