The latest update for Assassin’s Creed Shadows adds new finisher animations, a mysterious Animus Rift, and additional rewards.
On December 16, 2022, Ubisoft released the extensive Title Update 1.1.7 for Assassin’s Creed Shadows. The update launches at 2:00 PM UTC on most platforms, with the Nintendo Switch 2 version following one day later at the same time.
One of the main additions is a set of revised finisher animations for the two protagonists, Naoe and Yasuke. The developers listened to player feedback and added more variety and a more cinematic feel to the combat system. The new animations are designed to make fights end in a more brutal and stylish way.
In addition, players can explore a mysterious new Animus Rift called “Lost and Found.” Inside, players must solve puzzles, traverse the digital world, and help “The Guide” uncover hidden secrets. A new “Project: Defiance” is also unlocked in the Animus menu, allowing players to earn a Bo staff, a talisman, and other rewards.
Update 1.1.7 also introduces a wide range of improvements and bug fixes, including:
- Stability and performance optimizations on Nintendo Switch 2 and PC
- Fixed an exploit involving the “Sword of Fathoms”
- Naginatas can now be sold
- Various issues with skills, perks, and knowledge scrolls have been resolved
- Enemies and loot in castles now persist after a season change
- Improved hooded facial animations during cutscenes
- Corrected inconsistencies with rewards for smuggled goods
- Fixed several quest-related bugs so missions can now be completed correctly
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Continues to Receive New Content
Ubisoft continues to support Assassin’s Creed Shadows with updates and new content after launch. In addition to bug fixes and improvements, the focus so far has been on expanding the game world and gameplay.
An extensive content update has already been released, adding a new region, additional enemy types, weapons, and armor to the game.
Source: Steam
