Key Highlights:
- New Content & Features: Photo Mode overhaul, parkour refinements, and unlocked pre-order content for all players.
- Cross-Franchise Events: First collaboration event with Dead by Daylight plus Balatro-themed content.
- Major Bug Fixes: Resolved persistent inventory notifications, quest progression issues, and Mon economy rebalancing.
Ubisoft has officially detailed what’s coming in the next patch for Assassin’s Creed Shadows, with Update 1.0.5 arriving on May 27th.
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The update is set to introduce new content and further refinements to the gameplay experience following the title’s strong launch earlier this year.
With improvements spanning quests, traversal mechanics, and technical stability, the patch builds upon the game’s already rich world by offering both new challenges and fan-requested features.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows continues to maintain high engagement across platforms, largely due to its dual-protagonist structure, attention to historical accuracy, and dynamic open-world systems.
While previous patches focused on stability and bug fixes, Update 1.0.5 brings more variety with new narrative content and cross-franchise additions.
Ubisoft’s commitment to post-launch support remains evident as players prepare to dive back into Feudal Japan for another round of assassination, intrigue, and customisation.
Key inclusions in this update revolve around unlocking previously pre-order-only content for all players, a full-featured Photo Mode overhaul, and parkour refinements that better support the game’s vertical environments.
In addition, Ubisoft is kicking off its first in-game collaboration event, drawing on the eerie atmosphere of Dead by Daylight, while also sprinkling in a few surprises for fans of Balatro.
These additions further expand the narrative and mechanical depth of Assassin’s Creed Shadows, while also inviting new playstyles through cosmetic and functional rewards.
All of this sets the stage for what could be the game’s most community-focused update to date, with adjustments based on feedback and new features designed to enhance long-term replayability.
You can view the full patch notes below that were posted on the official Ubisoft website.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Update 1.0.5 Patch Notes
PATCH SIZES:
- PS5: ~3.31 GB
- XBS: ~19 GB
- MAC: ~9 GB
- PC: ~13 GB
- Steam: ~4.3 GB
LIST OF BUG FIXES
GENERAL
- Fixed the issue where players had a persistent New Item notification in their inventory. We did it!
- Addressed an issue where some players were given a new save file at level 60, with gear and all objectives uncovered.
- Fixed an issue where the desynchronization warning for ‘killing civilians’ would appear without any reason.
- Fixed an issue where romancing Lady Oichi before romancing Rin could cause a breakup.
- Fixed various localization issues.
BALANCING
- Fixed an issue where the Samurai Daisho and Ronin occasionally gave an extremely high amount of Mon regardless of their level, disincentivizing other methods of gaining Mon.
- We have also partially rebalanced the Mon economy to encourage more world exploration and gameplay activities to earn Crafting Materials and Hideout Resources instead of purchasing them through merchants.
- In pursuit of this, we’ve bumped up the cost of Crafting Materials and Hideout Resources sold by Merchants and lowered the quantity available each season for each Merchant.
- If you still want to purchase them, we’ve increased the amount of Mon acquired from completing contracts.
WORLD
- Fixed an issue where Yagoro would become trapped in a Kofun and not return to the hideout.
- Fixed an issue where players could remain stuck inside the construction site at Osaka Castle.
QUESTS
- Fixed an issue where players could not exit the quest “Vision of Realms” if they selected ‘Quit to Memories’ and loaded their progress from the Animus Memories menu.
- Fixed an issue where quitting during the “Nobutsuna Sensei” quest caused Yasuke to become stuck in the flashback.
- Fixed an issue where Yaya doesn’t join “The League” after being successfully recruited.
- Fixed progress issues in the “Showdown in Sakamoto” quest that happened if Katsuhime previously died.
- Fixed an issue in the “Wake Up Call” quest where the “troublemaker” couldn’t be hunted down.
- Fixed an issue in the “Find Local Dishes” quest where Narezushi could not be obtained from merchants.
- Fixed an issue in the “Wolves and Foxes” quest where players were not able to speak with Hattori Hanzo. I guess we’ll let you talk to him now.
- Fixed an issue where players could not progress in “A Peculiar Guest”.
- Fixed an issue where players could not complete the “Missing Missive” quest due to being unable to retrieve the letter.
- Fixed an issue where the game would crash during the “Temple of the Horseman (An Eye for an Eye)” quest.
- Fixed an issue in the “Diary of Lady Rokkaku” quest where Katsuhime’s letter would sometimes disappear. You got mail!
- Fixed an issue where the game incorrectly believed Katsuhime was dead and players could not complete the “Diary of Lady Rokkaku” quest.
- Fixed an issue where players could not complete the “Diary of Lady Rokkaku” quest due to Naoe and Katsuhime being attached to surrounding water. They just wanted to go on a little swim!
- Fixed an issue where players could not complete the “Diary of Lady Rokkaku” quest due to Katsuhime dropping into the water and swimming to shore.
STEALTH
- Fixed an issue where the Shinobi Bell effect was blocked by line of sight from NPCs.
COMBAT
- Adjusted an issue where the +600% affliction buildup engravings was a text error. It now has been fixed to reflect the real build-up amount of 6%.
VISUALS & GRAPHICS
- Fixed visual issues.
- Fixed some issues where the “Kaen” and “Sekiryu” mounts would not fully fit in the stables.
- Fixed a visual issue with the “Samurai Daimyo Armor”.
- Addressed an issue where players could sometimes see a giant NPC in towns.
HIDEOUT
- Improved stability for heavily customized Hideout.
- Fixed an issue where players could sometimes not interact with Gennojo in the Hideout.
PLATFORM-SPECIFIC FIXES
XBOX
- Addressed an issue where the gamertag would load indefinitely in the thumbnail of Photo Mode images on the World Map.
- Addressed Mouse and Keyboard input issues.
- Restored Balanced Performance Mode that was missing on Xbox Series X after Update 1.0.4.
- NOTE: Balanced Performance Mode requires having the proper setup with a 120, 144, 165 or 240 Hz monitor.