New Assassin’s Creed Shadows Update Makes Big Improvement to Key Mechanic

A recent update to Assassin’s Creed Shadows significantly improves a core part of the game. Since launching in early 2025, Ubisoft has consistently released updates, adding new features and fixing bugs. This latest update includes both improvements and fixes.

The latest update, version 1.1.4, for Assassin’s Creed Shadows is now available on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. A major focus of this update is improving parkour, with a new “Advanced Parkour” setting giving players greater freedom and control over movement. Players can also explore newly added “Corrupted Castles” which offer a more challenging experience. This update also includes numerous bug fixes addressing issues with quests, graphics, and overall performance.

In addition to the latest update, Ubisoft has confirmed that Assassin’s Creed Shadows is coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 on December 2nd, 2025. The Switch 2 version of the game will be very similar to the versions on other consoles, but will also include unique features designed for Nintendo’s hardware.

You can find the complete list of changes in today’s Assassin’s Creed Shadows update in the patch notes linked below.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Update 1.1.4 Patch Notes

Corrupted Castles

Corrupted Castles offer a fresh way to experience familiar locations. Castles you’ve already completed can now become corrupted, filled with dangerous Animus anomalies like the Corrupted Samurai Daisho, which are more aggressive and move differently. Defeating all the enemies in a Corrupted Castle unlocks a chest containing valuable Gear and Gold, making each attempt worthwhile.

From level 30 onwards, and once you’ve finished at least three castles, up to five corrupted castles will show up on the map each season. This gives you chances to revisit these castles at higher levels and earn even better rewards.

New Parkour Update

We’ve heard your thoughts on the first Parkour update and are excited to share more improvements! Our team has been working hard to refine the experience of moving through Feudal Japan.

Advanced Parkour Feature

We’re introducing a new “Advanced Parkour” option in the game settings. Turning this on unlocks more creative movement possibilities by letting you perform side and back flips from any height – basically removing all parkour restrictions! Get ready to attempt some seriously daring and spectacular parkour runs!

Advanced Parkour: Side & Back Ejects

The new Advanced Parkour setting gives you more precise control when ejecting to the side or back. Pressing the ‘Parkour Up’ button during a side or back jump still lets you reach your landing spot as expected – this functionality hasn’t been altered from the last parkour update.

If there’s no good place to land straight on, you can now launch to the side or backwards as far as you need to, without worrying about gaining or losing altitude.

Advanced Parkour: Side Eject Down

Okay, so I learned this the hard way: if you try to side eject while doing parkour, you’re basically falling straight down and ending up near where you started. Forget about getting any extra height with that move – it just brings you down fast!

The new Advanced Parkour setting lets you fine-tune the experience, and we think parkour experts will especially appreciate the extra control!

General Parkour Improvements

Now let’s discuss the general parkour enhancements we’ve made – these improvements will function regardless of whether you enable the Advanced Parkour setting.

Vertical Ledge Grab (Non-Standing Objects)

We’ve expanded the ledge grab feature so you can now grab onto more objects while parkouring, like beams and lanterns. It’s a small change that should make movement feel even better!

Manual Jump (Non-Standing Objects)

As a huge fan of the Non-Standing Objects, I’m so excited about the new Manual Jump feature! It’s going to let us get really creative with parkour – think finding cool shortcuts and making those rooftop runs even more fun. I can’t wait to try it out and see what awesome routes people discover!

This is not a full manual jump. This only works from Non-Standing Objects.

Directional Catch Ledge

We’re excited to bring back a popular feature: Directional Catch Ledge! Now, when you’re near a ledge, just move towards it and press the Parkour Up button to grab on and avoid falling.

This feature functions no matter how high up you are, and it’s especially helpful if you’re using the Advanced Parkour setting, or if you misjudge a jump when using your grapple hook.

Gold Weapons

The Gold and Long Katanas released in Title Update 1.1.2 remain exclusive to New Game Plus. However, we’ve added brand new Gold weapons that you can unlock by completing specific challenges.

Tanto -Complete all Legendary Sumi-e
Bow – Complete all Horse Archery
Kusarigama – Complete all Meditation
Naginata – Complete all Kata
Kanabo – Reach level 100
Teppo – Reach Hideout level 13

Additional Highlights

Anomalies

We’ve made some adjustments to the game. Starting July, we increased the number of weekly Anomalies to help players advance more quickly. To keep things balanced, we’ll be reducing the number of Keys awarded in the Infinite Reward tier from 400 to 100 on October 28th.

Once you’ve received all the rewards from your current Project, we highly recommend starting a new one. This is the best way to discover fresh content and earn more Keys.

In the Projects menu, the Anomalies tab will now be accessible from the rewards page instead of the menu’s landing page.
With the release of Corrupted Castles, a related Anomaly will be available in every weekly rotation to award Data Fragments for completing this new activity.

List of Bug Fixes

SPOILER WARNING

General

The Sakura Fox mount is no longer having an identity crisis and no longer uses horse sound effects.
Addressed an issue where the Pathfinder navigation would end abruptly in New Game+ when heading to Mount Sen.
Tomiko no longer mentions that Katsuhime has left the hideout even though she was still there. Awkward…
Fixed an issue where the “Olive Black Cat” collectible pet was missing for players who did not own the Claws of Awaji DLC.
Increased XP given to players from Animus Anomalies by 100%.
Increased the chance to get gold from a stockpile with a Stable level 4 to 30%.
Lowered the cost to purchase Gold at Itinerant Vendor by 50%.

Stability

The game no longer crashes when speaking to Hanzo during the ‘Snake in the Shrine’ quest.
The game no longer crashes during ‘The Final Assault’ quest when destroying the barricade.

Gameplay

Fixed an issue where the codex entry ‘Board Games’ could not be unlocked.
‘Slash Of Sprecher Naginata’ can now be correctly upgraded at the forge.
Resolved an issue where collected keys did not appear in the inventory. If only it were this simple in real life…
Yagoro no longer appears as an enemy after being recruited as an ally.
Addressed an issue where players were forced into the Nagano Saemon fight after talking with Nobutsuna.
The ‘Heightened Reflexes’ ability no longer triggers random Mon burst effects.
Fixed an issue where a large crate could be moved outside of its rails in Shimosato Kofun.
The Master Samurai trophy now unlocks correctly when using the ‘Reflect Projectiles‘ engraving.
Fixed an issue where players received duplicate legendary items in New Game+ after completing quests or opening legendary chests.
Players now correctly spawn inside of the Hongu Kakurega after fast traveling.
Fixed an issue where NPC ally chat bubbles would disappear when approached in the hideout. They must have been shy.
Contracts will now refresh in Awaji if a season passes while in Japan and vice versa.
Fixed and issue with already discovered opportunities for locations and vendors, in Awaji not appearing as completed.
Demolishing hideout buildings will now refund the cost of all levels.
Fixed an issue where players kept the perks of demolished hideout buildings.
Fixed an issue where The Stray Dog pet, from ‘Thrown to the Dogs‘ Story quest, was not available in your hideout. All doggos are welcome here!
Added workaround for players who successfully performed Kata or Kujikiri and not appearing as completed.
- Performing the Kata or Kujikiri again will now show as completed.
Fixed issue where the ‘Shuriken explode in a radius of 2 meters’ and ‘Kunai explode in a radius of 2 meters’ perks were applying weapon affliction buildup on top of tool affliction buildup.
Addressed an issue where the ‘+15% damage per non-Legendary Gear equipped’ worked with Artifact gear equipped.
Fixed issue where the ‘Slash of Sprecher Naginata’ Naginata and the ‘Crowd Pleaser’ Kanabo couldn’t be upgraded past level 60.
Fixed an issue where the ‘+6% Affliction Buildup when hitting multiple enemies’ perk wasn’t awarded upon killing Fujichika Nakayama.

Visuals & Graphics

Addressed an issue where a staircase was floating in Miyazu Bay. Mind your head…
Fixed an issue where a crack appeared incorrectly in the water pool near Yakami Watch Tower Viewpoint.
Teppo will no longer appear on the characters’ backs during cutscenes.
Resolved an issue where Naoe’s flips became inverted mid-air. That’s impressive, even for Naoe!
Overly dark shadows no longer appear on the Gobo Elder’s door.
Fixed an issue where a tree was floating near the river northwest of Koriyama. Mind your head… again.
Fixed an issue where ground textures were floating north of Kamaguchi Village.
Naoe’s eyes no longer remain wide open during cutscenes. You okay, Naoe?
Fixed the wooden beam covering a painting in the hideout when using the Dragon Skin.
Fixed an issue where Naoe’s ‘Flying Leaf’ Katana sheath remained permanently stuck on the character model in New Game+.
Fixed an issue where floating logs appeared in Omizo after fast traveling to the Omiko Kakurega.
The Enhance feature at the forge will now display improvements correctly on the perks for enhanced items level 5 and 9.
Fixed an issue where the “Head Piece of Ashes” and “Dragon’s Roar Light Armor” stats were not properly increased when enhanced at the forge.
Addressed some armor damage perks that did not showcase the correct values, this is a text-only change.

Localization

Corrected the German localization for ‘Turning the Tables’.
Corrected a word that was missing in the ‘Salt Production’ codex entry.
Corrected the German localization of the Naoe quest ‘Kii Assassin Outpost’.

Photo Mode

Resolved an issue where cloth continued to move while Photo Mode was active.
Fixed an issue where the Ink Filter appeared distorted and did not display blood as red in Photo Mode.

MAJOR SPOILERS AHEAD!

Quests

Addressed an issue where the guests ‘Takeshima Kata’, ‘Osaka Kuji Kiri’, and ‘Itto Ittosai I Kata‘ would not complete.
‘Chained’: Players are no longer stuck in the Rift World after completing the Rift.
‘Defend Local Pilgrims’: Fixed an issue where the Buddhist monk disappeared during the quest in Winter Raiders Hayate.
‘Out of the Shadows’: Addressed an issue where players couldn’t leave the room after speaking to Tomiko. She only wanted some company…
‘Tea Bowls For Rikyu’: The game no longer skips to the end of the ‘Pilgrimage’ quest after completion.
‘Topple The Traitor’: Addressed an issue where players were desynchronized during the fight.
‘The Wheel Unmasked’: players are now able to progress at the ‘Peeking Through the Door’ step.
‘Thrown to the Dogs’: Resolved progression and/or reward issues within the quest.
‘Mayu’s Offerings’: Fixed an issue where the quest completed automatically in New Game+.
‘Rolling Glen Kuji-Kiri’: The quest now correctly registers completion.

2025-10-28 19:49