The new Assassin’s Creed Shadows update comes with the first DLC of the game, Claws of Awaji. A new region, gear, enemies, and more!
Update Size and Availability
Update 1.1.1 for Assassin’s Creed Shadows released on Thursday, September 11, 2025. Its size varies on each platform where the game is available:
- PS5®: 12.94 GB
- Xbox Series X|S: 33 GB
- MAC: 24 GB
- PC: 42 GB
- Steam: 17 GB
Claws of Awaji
A new threat emerges in the form of the Sanzoku Ippa, a mysterious group that dominates a new island region. Most details about the story are still unknown, but what we know is that Naoe and Yasuke will go to this island searching for Fujibayashi Tsuyu. While your game is updating on the 11th, the expansion will come out by September 16, 2025.
The new expansion comes with new legendary gear, skills, abilities, enemies, and locations packed in over 10 hours of additional content. The expansion is available for free for players who pre-ordered the game. For those who didn’t, Claws of Awaji can be purchased for $/€ 25.
New weapon + free quest
Naoe is getting a new weapon, the Bo staff. This weapon is suited for Naoe’s aptitude with acrobatics and quick strikes. In order to unlock it, you have to complete the quest “Go with the Bo”. This will be completely free for all players, even those who don’t own the expansion.
Hideout upgrades
All unique buildings from the hideout now have two extra upgrade levels. Bringing the total number of enhancements up to 20, with 3 new Hideout levels. What makes these upgrades different is the fact that they grant bonuses that affect different things, like Hideout growth, crafting capability, and direct buffs to Naoe and Yasuke.
Advance time of the day
Upgrading the Nando to level 2 will allow you to meditate and skip time forward to the next 6 o’clock. Obviously, this can only be done in a safe location. This will be most useful for activities that can only be done at specific moments of the day, like hunting for the legendary Sumi-e or infiltrating castles during the night when it’s easier to be sneaky.
Level cap increase
Players are now able to raise the level cap to 100. This also means that enemies will become tougher, especially when you play New Game+.
New quality tiers
We can now upgrade the Forge to level 6. This introduces the Mythic and Artifact quality tiers. When 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 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 tiers are aimed at long-term gameplay, especially for players who want to play at the highest difficulties and on New Game+ playthroughs.
Project: Sanctuary
This is the fourth project available in the Animus Hub. Project: Sanctuary comes with Ezio-themed gear, including a robe and hood for Naoe, a trinket, a Kusarigama skin, and a cat with its own Assassin outfit, which you can unlock as a pet for the hideout.
The project comes with its respective anomalies available in the new region. However, the anomalies are only for players with the expansion installed.
Uncapped cutscenes
After many months, cutscenes are no longer limited to 30 FPS (PC only). This might look like something minor, but it is an issue that can break the immersion for many players. Especially those with very powerful PCs.
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.
