Assassin’s Creed Shadowsreceives update 1.0.5 with new content, including an all-new mission and parkour improvements. Its available onPS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, is set to be a long-term project for Ubisoft.
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Its roadmap holds big surprises and several free missions, which will be accompanied by all the game’s additional content.
The main highlight will be the expansion The Claws of Awaji. Meanwhile, the game’s developers continue to improve it through patches and updates—the latest being version 1.0.5. Here’s everything it includes.
There’s no better way to start than with a gift: the missionTo the Dogs, previously exclusive to pre-orders, is now available for free.
In this quest, you’ll help a loyal dog avenge its master’s death, which also lets you unlock Tsuki-maru as a decorative pet for the protagonists’ Hideout.
This side mission is unlocked after completingFrom Spark to Flameand can be found at the Tennoji Temple, on the outskirts of Osaka.
A ghostly threat spreads panic in Harima: villagers are disappearing without a trace, and Naoe must investigate what seems to be a glimpse into another world.
This crossover begins with a free mission accessible from theHideoutonceYasukehas been unlocked. If you survive the horror, you’ll be rewarded with an exclusive charm and banner.
Additionally, the event is complemented by a new customization pack in the store, featuring outfits, weapons, trinkets, and the chance to ride Maurice—the iconic spectral horse fromDead by Daylight
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Naoe and Yasukecan also equip a legendary item inspired byBalatrotheWinning Handtrinket, which grants random affliction effects at the end of combos. Ubisoft has issued a challenge, though—the community must figure out how to obtain it.
Parkour and Photo Mode Improvements
This update also introduces a new vertical jump: both Naoe and Yasuke can now launch directly toward low ledges without needing to wall-run.
Additionally, sprinting no longer breaks during Upward or Downward Parkour, as long as you maintain direction.Side and back ejects now have greater range.
Virtual photographers will be pleased: Photo Mode gets its biggest revamp in Assassin’s Creed history. New features include:
Bug Fixes and Balance Changes
Multiple bugs have been fixed, such as persistent notifications, corrupted save files, and nonsensical desync warnings.
As for balance, weapons have been reworked, and the resource economy has been redesigned: completing contracts is now more profitable than directly buying materials from merchants.
Feudal Japan inAssassin’s Creed Shadowscontinues to evolve, and update 1.0.5 marks another step forward in making it one of the most versatile entries in the saga.
