Ubisoft releases the patch notes for Title Update 1.0.6 forAssassin’s Creed Shadows, which plans to add tons of new content to the game when it launches on June 25. Ubisoft continues to improve the overall experience ofAssassin’s Creed Shadowsthrough post-launch updates, with the latest one bringing plenty of new content to the table as well.
Ubisoft has certainly set fan expectations with post-launch updates, a common feature for many of its released games, likeStar Wars Outlaws, which has also seen a resurgence thanks to continued support. WhileAssassin’s Creed Shadowshas broken many sales records for Ubisoftalready, the developers continue to improve and add to the game through Title Updates, keeping players satisfied with improvements and more things to do in Feudal Japan.
Ubisoft began teasing Title Update 1.0.6 earlier in the week by announcing a newcollaboration between Critical Role andAssassin’s Creed Shadows. In the new Critical Encounter story pack, players can meet and eventually recruit a new ally named Rufino, played by Robbie Daymond. The questline also includes a new banner for the player’s hideout, an unlockable trophy/achievement, and for those who want more, a premium Critical Role Weapon Pack inspired by that universe inside the in-game store.
The title update also adds a new Nightmare Difficulty option, pushing players through additional challenges to combat and stealth. For example, defensive options are less effective and enemies hit harder and are more intelligent, while resources are harder to find.
New settings are also available to check out, including players being able to toggle their currently equipped headgear during cutscenes, three different horse camera presets while riding, Ultra low PC specs to assist those who have more limited GPU configurations, and new VFX options from the interface options menu. Ubisoft has also improved the Regional Alert System in the game, making it available throughout the province instead of just within Castles.
Ubisoft has continued to use these new Title Updates to make major enhancements to the game. For example, Title Update 4 made subtle but importantimprovements to parkour inAssassin’s Creed Shadows, much to the delight of the community. The trend continued into Title Update 5, which continued to add new techniques to the parkour system, while also enhancing the game’s photo mode with new features.
SPECIAL COLLABORATIONS
Critical Role
For our second special collaboration, we partnered with Critical Role to bring this new content to Assassin’s Creed Shadows. This includes a new free quest called “A Critical Encounter”, a new Ally to recruit and a new trophy/achievement to add to your collection.
New Free Story Pack: “A Critical Encounter”
Rufino, an old friend of Tomiko and Heiji, calls in a life debt after uncovering a deadly conspiracy. While working as a translator, he discovered evidence that a secretive organization has been hiring assassins to eliminate influential commoners.
Now, he turns to Naoe and Yasuke for help in stopping these killers.
*Unlock conditions: Complete “Way of the Blacksmith” and unlock Yasuke as a playable character. This questline will start in the Hideout.
With this collaboration, we will also release a Critical Role Weapon Pack inspired by the Critical Role universe, available for purchase in the game store! This pack includes 2 weapons for both characters, a Tanto and Katana for Naoe and a Kanabo and Teppo for Yasuke.
Nightmare Difficulty
We are adding a new Difficulty Setting (Nightmare) that will introduce additional challenges to your journey. This mode will impact both combat and stealth, requiring more tactical planning and greater attention to your surroundings. Prepare for tougher enemies and a more intense overall experience.
Here is a tease of some changes you can expect from this new difficulty:
This is just a glimpse of how this new difficulty setting will impact the game. Don’t hesitate to share your most intense moments with us by posting your clips onDiscordorXusing #AssassinsCreedShadows.
Toggle Headgear in Cutscenes
We’re excited to introduce a highly requested feature: players can now choose to show headgear, whether it’s a hood, helmet, headband, or more during cutscenes. Now your style can shine through dialogue scenes too!
You will find the option available in the in-game settings.
VFX Toggles
Players can now disable/enable specific VFX to further customize their experience. These include the ability to hide or show the loot on dead bodies, the last known position of the player, the special attacks indicators of the enemies, and more.
All will be accessible in the Interface option menu.
Open World Alarm
We have expanded the Regional Alert System available in Castles to the whole Province. Now by repetitively attacking Civilians or Military units outside Castles, the alarm can be triggered, and a group of Guardians will hunt you in the world.
Horse Camera Presets
You can now toggle between 3 different camera presets while riding on your mount (hold the down button on controller/‘X’ key on keyboard while riding) allowing for a more cinematic experience to take in the full beauty of Japan.
Ultra Low Specs for PC
We are adding a new visual quality level, the Ultra Low mode. This will allow PC players with a limited GPU configuration to experience the game in better framerate conditions.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows
WHERE TO PLAY
Experience an epic historical action-adventure story set in feudal Japan! Become a lethal shinobi Assassin and a powerful legendary samurai as you explore a beautiful open world in a time of chaos. Switch seamlessly between two unlikely allies as you discover their common destiny. Master complementary playstyles, create your shinobi league, customize your hideout, and usher in a new era for Japan.• Explore the captivating open world of feudal Japan, from spectacular castle towns and bustling ports to peaceful shrines and war-ravaged landscapes. Adventure through unpredictable weather, changing seasons, and reactive environments.• Become Naoe, a shinobi Assassin, and Yasuke, a legendary samurai, as you experience their riveting stories and master their complementary playstyles. As Naoe, use stealth to avoid detection and agility to confound your enemies. As Yasuke, strike your foes with lethal precision and power. Unlock new skills, gear, and progression independently for each character.• Make information your weapon as you explore the world, and build your own network of spies to be your eyes and ears across locations to hunt down your next target. Along the way, recruit new allies with unique abilities to help accomplish your missions.• Create a fully customizable hideout for your growing shinobi league as you train your crew, craft new gear, interact with key characters, and choose your base’s layout, decorations, and accessories.
