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[Agent_4Seven]

Good, hopefully they'll address ending complaints and give us an option to tweek the time between seasons cuz it happens way too fast and I don't like it. Like, I want to stay during summer and autumn for at least a couple of real days before the seasons start to change and then gradually transition to a new one within a couple of days as well, It'll be far more realistic than how it works in the game now. And remove fast travel season advancement ffs.

 

[Idleyes]

I stopped playing after being stuck playing as the woman for too long and lost interest. Maybe I did something wrong? I got as far as her failing for the third damn time to do her job. threw my hands up and said fuck it.

 

[SJRB]

Good, hopefully they'll address ending complaints and give us an option to tweek the time between seasons cuz it happens way too fast and I don't like it. Like, I want to stay during summer and autumn for at least a couple of real days before the seasons start to change and then gradually transition to a new one within a couple of days as well, It'll be far more realistic than how it works in the game now. And remove fast travel season advancement ffs.

The way time moves in this game is quite bizarre in general. The idea of changing seasons is awesome and the implementation of the seasons is nothing short of amazing, but the way you both can and can't influence the progress of time feels very weird. You have a menu option to change seasons but only after an arbitrary amount of game time and only to specific intervals and it auto-switches whenever you reach a certain treshold which may feel like "natural" progression but the intervals increase with cutscenes and fast travel making seasons fly by in some cases.

If you add a dedicated menu button to "change seasons", at least give the player full control.

And this is all just ignoring the ingame lore/narrative implications; with the speed the seasons change this game takes place over de course of like 15 years, ingame time. Which is kind of bizarre on its own.

 

[MMaRsu]

Hundreds of targets locked behind level blocks

Did you really not turn in guaranteed assassinations???? And then blamed the game???

 

[SJRB]

Did you really not turn in guaranteed assassinations???? And then blamed the game???

It's the default option and a huge chuck of the game's skill tree and loot system revolves around it. Only if you happen to know or stumble upon the option hidden in the menu would you even know it can be turned off - the game doesn't communicate this at all.

 

[TrebleShot]

Did you really not turn in guaranteed assassinations???? And then blamed the game???

It was one of the first things I turned on.

What i am talking about is you'll have a main target and instead of that being one mission to go to x place and assassinate the person there will be anything between 3 - 5 immediate sub missions to do that are pointless box ticking exercises.

Worse than that is when you go to do one and it says "complete x or x sub mission clusters to progress" for instance you have to complete a Naoe circle mission before the main mission is eve accessible.

Then you have the level gating which of course you can go and do if your under levelled but not really because you'll have a boss fight and you'll get done in one swipe from a minion.

Game is tapped

 

[The Cockatrice]

It was one of the first things I turned on.

What i am talking about is you'll have a main target and instead of that being one mission to go to x place and assassinate the person there will be anything between 3 - 5 immediate sub missions to do that are pointless box ticking exercises.

Worse than that is when you go to do one and it says "complete x or x sub mission clusters to progress" for instance you have to complete a Naoe circle mission before the main mission is eve accessible.

Then you have the level gating which of course you can go and do if your under levelled but not really because you'll have a boss fight and you'll get done in one swipe from a minion.

Game is tapped

Despite enjoying the game this is indeed a valid complaint as all the main targets follow the exact same rule and it gets worse with later ones as you're forced to go into battle with them or chase them through a linear path that the devs insist on instead of following the classic assassinate as you want. Luckily there's like 50 targets to assassinate as you want besides the main ones so, not that big of a deal.

 

[Windle Poons]

I'm about 70 hours into this now.

Sometimes it bores me to tears and other times it gets it's hooks into me.

 

[Project EVE]

The female ninja should be the only main focus of the game

 

[Killer8]

Crazy that it's takes until late June to disable the outline during stealth.

 

[Reizo Ryuu]

Patch Highlights

New Free Story Pack: The Works of Luis Frois

An encounter with Luis Frois at a Jesuit Mission turns into an opportunity to help an old friend. Retrieve lost notes, protect Lady Satoko and learn more about the Jesuits in this new Free Story Pack playable with both Naoe or Yasuke.

To meet with Luis Frois and start the quest arc, head to Azuchi. Luis will be located south of the Merchants' Quarters. The quest will be available upon completing "The Path he Walks", in Yasuke's Board.

Codex Update: Character Entries

As requested by many, we have added character bios in the Codex database to help you keep track of the many allies and foes you will meet throughout your journey in Japan.

Patch Sizes

PS5: 4.67 GB
XBS: 20 GB
MAC: ~9 GB
PC: 17 GB
Steam: 8.5 GB

 

[Nankatsu]

I'm really trying to get across the game, but even only doing the main assassination quests is feeling like a damn fucking shore.

I currently can't play this more than 30 minutes.

 

[Karim]

Really disappointed about it. Too much repetitive from my tastes, and the story it's really uninteresting probably the worst of the series, I'm shocked how bland is it as their main characters. I will finish it after all but it's a pity a game which shine so much on ps5 pro graphically it's so mediocre. Starwars Outlaws although all the flaws is a far better balanced free roam and not a slog like this AC; but AC Odissey by the same team had exactly the same issue and it seems they haven't learned the lesson from the past.

 

[Flabagast]

My most regretful purchase this gen.

Well played Ubi, you totally tricked me

 

[Nankatsu]

Really disappointed about it. Too much repetitive from my tastes, and the story it's really uninteresting probably the worst of the series, I'm shocked how bland is it as their main characters. I will finish it after all but it's a pity a game which shine so much on ps5 pro graphically it's so mediocre. Starwars Outlaws although all the flaws is a far better balanced free roam and not a slog like this AC; but AC Odissey by the same team had exactly the same issue and it seems they haven't learned the lesson from the past.

Yap, I agree. It's graphical leap over the base PS5 is what made me pull the trigger on the Pro, and I don't regret that, but overall the game is a slog fest.

 

[Kirkio]

Struggling for time lately so it's taking a while for me to complete this. Coming back to it after a couple of weeks.

Quick question for anyone that's still playing or remembers, was the camera always set off centre to the left? If it was, I never noticed and now I can't stop noticing it, it's fucking annoying, I can't find a way to change it either

 

[Denton]

Yeah all in all this was not very great,

LMAO

I read the entirety of your epic post and this sentence right there is an understatement of a century. The game reads like 3/10 best, given solely for the graphics.

 

[saintjules]

Lol dang.

 

[GateofD]

So Shadows being added to Dead by Daylight.
Is the horror creature the sales numbers?

 

[Reizo Ryuu]

PATCH HIGHLIGHTS

"Thrown to the Dogs" Quest Unlocked

With this update, all players will receive access to the pre-order bonus quest, "Thrown to the Dogs". Help a loyal dog avenge his late master and unlock Tsuki-maru as a pet to place in your Hideout.

The quest is available in early game, once you have completed "From Spark to Flame". It can be found at the Tennoji Temple, outside of Osaka.

SPECIAL COLLABORATIONS

Dead By Daylight Event

We're excited to unveil our first special collaboration with this new Dead by Daylight event coming to Assassin's Creed Shadows.

As villagers begin to disappear, Naoe becomes suspicious of the strange presence attacking the local people of Harima. To succeed, you will need to master unique mechanics and confront a formidable otherworldly threat...

This event comes with a new free quest that you can access from the Hideout upon unlocking Yasuke as a playable character. Once the event is completed, you will obtain a free trinket and banner.

You will also be able to further personalize your two characters with a Dead by Daylight-inspired pack in the store, featuring outfits, weapons, trinkets, and the chance to ride off into the shadows with none other than the loyal steed, Maurice.

Balatro Trinket

We are also adding a new trinket for Naoe, and an amulet for Yasuke called "Winning Hand" -- directly inspired by Balatro. These new items come with a legendary perk that gives you a chance to trigger a random affliction effect on combo enders.

Now... you will need to work together to figure out how to get it!

PARKOUR IMPROVEMENTS

The team has prepared a bunch of improvements to enhance the parkour mechanics. We want to give a big thank you to all our dedicated parkour players for their ongoing feedback since launch.

Here are the main changes:

New Vertical Jump

We're adding a brand-new parkour interaction allowing both Naoe and Yasuke to jump and grab any ledge, awnings or overhangs within reach, reducing the need to rely on vertical wall-runs. To trigger it, simply press the jump button as you approach low overhangs, and your character will make the jump.

Sprint Toggle Lock

As long as the directional inputs are maintained, sprint no longer disengages when using Parkour Up or Parkour Down.

Enhanced Back and Side Ejects

We've also enhanced the distance and height of side & back ejects, favoring foot landings over hand landings. This includes new animations for Naoe when performing height-gaining side ejects, extending her capacity to remain high-up during parkour.

All patch notes here:

AC Shadows Title Update 1.0.5 - Release Notes

Hello everyone, Tomorrow, May 27, we will be releasing Title Update 1.0.5 Assassin’s Creed Shadows @ 2 pm UTC / 10 am EDT / 7 am PT.

www.ubisoft.com

 

[MMaRsu]

Lol dang.

Nobody here cares about what that dirty fuck has to say bro

 

[rofif]

Lol dang.

F the hate train conductor.
He jumps on whatever is disliked most at the moment.
The game is not that bad. It's very beautiful game with mid story and semi-mid mechanics that can be somewhat addicting. It's not a bad game at all.
It's a solid 6 or maybe even 7. My main problem was with story

 

[MMaRsu]

F the hate train conductor.
He jumps on whatever is disliked most at the moment.
The game is not that bad. It's very beautiful game with mid story and semi-mid mechanics that can be somewhat addicting. It's not a bad game at all.
It's a solid 6 or maybe even 7. My main problem was with story

Dude is such a lowlife man.

 

[saintjules]

F the hate train conductor.
He jumps on whatever is disliked most at the moment.
The game is not that bad. It's very beautiful game with mid story and semi-mid mechanics that can be somewhat addicting. It's not a bad game at all.
It's a solid 6 or maybe even 7. My main problem was with story

Dude is such a lowlife man.

I agree with you guys. I like the game. The number stats were interesting tho to say the least.

 

[Nankatsu]

I've been trying to push the main narrative in order to finish it, but holy fucking shit, there's just too many targets, and their quests are legit the same thing over and over and over again.

Even the side content it's a legit recycling of those same boring mechanics yet again.

I haven't dropped a single game that I'm slighty invest in a long time, I always find a way to somehow end it, but I think this is it.

This game is managing to suck out my gaming enjoyment time.

 

[Agent_4Seven]

Haven't played the game for 1,5 months now since 1.2 update. Will wait for june update to try and jump back in.

 

[Reizo Ryuu]

The dead by daylight pack is pretty sick, but since it's a collab it probably won't show up in the exchange either.

 

[Reizo Ryuu]

The dead by daylight mission was actually pretty neat, and the boss fight was crazy; I wonder if there is a way to replay it, if not I at least made a separate save for it.

 

[The_Observer]

Eating crow currently, as this really looks nextgen (current). Like many said, pics don't do it justice at all, and in this case it's 100 % true. At certain times when everything comes together it really feels like a leap over prevgen games. The physics and animations during gameplay, not just on the main character, but in the world are breathtaking. Though they didn't really care about the cutscenes that sometimes look worse than lastgen games.
Nevertheless, the gameplay visuals do look fantastic.
I wish there was still an option to change the time of day because it feels like I miss the beautiful visuals during nighttime.

And I also enjoy that it feels different to play in many ways than previous games.

They got a lot of flak for many things, most of it deserved, but in the end, they delivered a technical leap, which many others haven't come close to yet and finally someone who pushed forward the medium in a technical sense.

 

[Karim]

Eating crow currently, as this really looks nextgen (current). Like many said, pics don't do it justice at all, and in this case it's 100 % true. At certain times when everything comes together it really feels like a leap over prevgen games. The physics and animations during gameplay, not just on the main character, but in the world are breathtaking. Though they didn't really care about the cutscenes that sometimes look worse than lastgen games.
Nevertheless, the gameplay visuals do look fantastic.
I wish there was still an option to change the time of day because it feels like I miss the beautiful visuals during nighttime.

And I also enjoy that it feels different to play in many ways than previous games.

They got a lot of flak for many things, most of it deserved, but in the end, they delivered a technical leap, which many others haven't come close to yet and finally someone who pushed forward the medium in a technical sense.

A joy for my eyes on the ps5 pro. And I prefer perfomance mode over the others though is not a sticky 60 fps.

 

[Reizo Ryuu]

I wish there was still an option to change the time of day because it feels like I miss the beautiful visuals during nighttime.

This probably won't ever happen, maybe when they are done updating the game.
If it's just visuals you're concerned with, the photo mode does allow you to change the time of day.

 

[Karim]

This probably won't ever happen, maybe when they are done updating the game.
If it's just visuals you're concerned with, the photo mode does allow you to change the time of day.

They should because some missions are stuck in different time of day and it's absurd you can't "meditate" like the prequel to avoid annoying waiting.

 

[Reizo Ryuu]

They should because some missions are stuck in different time of day and it's absurd you can't "meditate" like the prequel to avoid annoying waiting.

You're just going to have to wait then or do something else.
There's no point to ever play during the day if the option for night is a button press away, might as well just make it eternal night then.

 

[The_Observer]

This probably won't ever happen, maybe when they are done updating the game.
If it's just visuals you're concerned with, the photo mode does allow you to change the time of day.

Yeah, I heard it's for gameplay reasons, but still, I would love to change to daytime on demand, to marvel at the visuals.
I know about the photomode option but that doesn't stay for gameplay, unfortunately.

 

[Reizo Ryuu]

PATCH HIGHLIGHTS

SPECIAL COLLABORATIONS

Critical Role

For our second special collaboration, we partnered with Critical Role to bring this new content to Assassin's Creed Shadows. This includes a new free quest called "A Critical Encounter", a new Ally to recruit and a new trophy/achievement to add to your collection.

New Free Story Pack: "A Critical Encounter"

Rufino, an old friend of Tomiko and Heiji, calls in a life debt after uncovering a deadly conspiracy. While working as a translator, he discovered evidence that a secretive organization has been hiring assassins to eliminate influential commoners.

Now, he turns to Naoe and Yasuke for help in stopping these killers.

New Nightmare Difficulty Setting

We are adding a new Difficulty Setting (Nightmare) that will introduce additional challenges to your journey. This mode will impact both combat and stealth, requiring more tactical planning and greater attention to your surroundings. Prepare for tougher enemies and a more intense overall experience.

Here is a tease of some changes you can expect from this new difficulty:

• Player defensive options are less effective, and enemies deal greater damage at all levels.
  • E.g., Parries now require perfect timing to deflect the hit - imperfect parries will only partially block incoming damage.
• Enemy AI is smarter, faster, and more aggressive in a variety of circumstances, including detection.
  • E.g., Even while crouching, Naoe now generates some sound! And even while in the shadows, she can be seen while moving!
  • E.g., Enemies will no longer become vulnerable from dodges or parries - only abilities can put them into a vulnerable state.
• Combat resources (like adrenaline, rations, and shinobi items) are harder to come by, making their use even more vital.

This is just a glimpse of how this new difficulty setting will impact the game. Don't hesitate to share your most intense moments with us by posting your clips on Discord or X using #AssassinsCreedShadows.

Toggle Headgear in Cutscenes

We're excited to introduce a highly requested feature: players can now choose to show headgear, whether it's a hood, helmet, headband, or more during cutscenes. Now your style can shine through dialogue scenes too!

You will find the option available in the in-game settings.

• Note that headgear will not be displayed in cinematics or in some specific instances where a rule overrides this setting (romance-specific cutscenes).

Rest of notes here:

AC Shadows Title Update 1.0.6 - Release Notes

Tomorrow, June 25, we will be releasing Title Update 1.0.6 for Assassin’s Creed Shadows @ 2 pm UTC / 10 am EDT / 7 am PT.

www.ubisoft.com

 

[Karim]

You're just going to have to wait then or do something else.
There's no point to ever play during the day if the option for night is a button press away, might as well just make it eternal night then.

 

[Reizo Ryuu]

Cutscene hoods in action

The new difficulty is pretty brutal for combat, I tested it out with naoe against preset ambushers near the hideout and they tore me apart several times.

 

[marjo]

I think I'm enjoying this game way more than makes sense. I agree with a lot of the criticisms (I totally see why soo many think it's a slog), but the gameplay loop just works for me. I know that objectively, it's not a great game, but I kinda love it. It really is like the gaming equivalent of McDonald's french fries. Junk, but awesome at the same time.

 

[Chuck Berry]

In a way, it's actually pretty nice these gigantic Creed games last me over a year to finish. I just can't do it all at once anymore. It took me years to platinum Origins and Oddysey.

 

[Zimmy68]

Picked this up when it finally went on sale. I have played every single version of Ass Creed and am enjoying it so far.
The only one I couldn't finish was Valhalla.

I had a question. (I'm about 10 hours in, just unlocked the other character).

My favorite way to play is the "berzerker"? darts or gas. You shoot it at an enemy and they instantly start fighting the other enemies.
That play style seems to be in the majority of Creed games but sometimes they skip it.

I'm guessing Shadows does not have it? I see a poison effect but that looks like a general health suck like bleed.

 

[MMaRsu]

Picked this up when it finally went on sale. I have played every single version of Ass Creed and am enjoying it so far.
The only one I couldn't finish was Valhalla.

I had a question. (I'm about 10 hours in, just unlocked the other character).

My favorite way to play is the "berzerker"? darts or gas. You shoot it at an enemy and they instantly start fighting the other enemies.
That play style seems to be in the majority of Creed games but sometimes they skip it.

I'm guessing Shadows does not have it? I see a poison effect but that looks like a general health suck like bleed.

I think its in the Naoe tree somewhere

 

[Hugare]

GAF, I ...

I dropped DS 2 to continue AC Shadows.

The gameplay loop here is so fun. The story is meh, but traveling by horse, raiding tombs, finding objectives with clues is so good.

And I hated all the AC games since Unity, mind you

 

[Reizo Ryuu]

PATCH HIGHLIGHTS

NEW GAME+

New Game+ is coming to Assassin's Creed Shadows!

Upon completing the main story on any difficulty, start a new game while keeping all collected skills, gear, Allies and hideout progression from your first playthrough. You can start a New Game+ playthrough from the Memory Menu in the Animus after finishing all journeys of Naoe, Yasuke and Junjiro.

Upon completing a New Game+ playthrough you'll be awarded Whisper of Gold, and Dragon's Gold! Brand new gold plated Legendary Long Katana and Legendary Katana with their own unique perk engravings.

Take your journey through Feudal Japan to the next level as many times as you want... or at least up to 8 times with New Game+! With each new venture into New Game+, face stronger foes, more demanding challenges, and tests of your Shinobi and Samurai skills.

KNOWLEDGE RANK & LEVEL CAP INCREASE

Prepare to push beyond your limits! We've raised the level cap from 60 to 80, meaning tougher foes with enhanced tactics and awareness - demanding sharper reflexes and smarter strategies.

To meet this rising threat, we've also expanded the Knowledge Rank system to 9 & 10 allowing players to unlock and develop a broader array of skills, passives, and combat techniques to become even more masterful.

New Game+ awaits! But before taking on the task of a new journey, you can upgrade the passives and skills of Naoe and Yasuke! Players will gain 1 new rank for multiple nodes in their Mastery Skills, and 10 new ranks for all existing Knowledge passives to become even more formidable.

A test of your skills is no match without the right gear! The Forge can now be upgraded to level 4, allowing players to upgrade all weapons and gear to level 80 to have the edge on the rising threats that await.

With new levels and ranks, come three new achievements and trophies waiting to be unlocked:

• Enjoy the Ride: Reach Level 80
• Stars Unseen: Reach Knowledge Rank 10
• Worth its Wait: Obtain the Gold Katana and Gold Long Katana (by completing the story on New Game+).

Additional notes here:

AC Shadows Title Update 1.0.7 - Release Notes

Hello everyone, Tomorrow, July 29, we will be releasing Title Update 1.0.7 Assassin’s Creed Shadows @ 2 pm UTC / 10 am EDT / 7 am PT.

www.ubisoft.com

 

[Reizo Ryuu]

PATCH HIGHLIGHTS

NEW EXPANSION: CLAWS OF AWAJI

A storm is coming.


A new threat rises from across Osaka Bay as rumors surface of a hidden blade wielding shinobi, and of a long-lost relic. Naoe and Yasuke journey to a new land in search of answers, but find themselves surrounded by danger, ensnared in the Claws of Awaji.

In this expansion to Assassin's Creed Shadows, discover a new island region dominated by the Sanzoku Ippa, a nefarious faction intent on uncovering the final Regalia. Avoid traps and ambushes as you track the legendary Fujibayashi Tsuyu, and as Naoe, master the new Bo staff to eliminate enemies with tactical efficiency. New legendary gear, skills and abilities also await across more than 10 hours of additional content.

We also would like to inform MacOS users eligible for the Claws of Awaji DLC that the content may not be accessible immediately after launching the game for the first time following the release of the DLC.

To resolve this, please launch the game while connected online, then close it and reboot—either online or offline—to ensure the DLC becomes available.

NEW FREE STORY QUEST: GO WITH THE BO

Join Junjiro in his quest to meet a legendary Bo Master and learn more about the Bo staff, a dynamic new weapon type perfectly suited to Naoe's acrobatic fighting style. Upon finishing the quest, you will receive a Bo to use across your adventures.


Originally developed exclusively for the Claws of Awaji expansion, we thought this weapon was way too cool not to share with everyone... for FREE! You get a Bo! And you! And you at the back! Everyone gets a Bo, coming September 16th.

New Hideout Upgrades

With the new update, each unique building now includes 2 additional upgrade levels, bringing a total of 20 new enhancements, alongside 3 new Hideout levels.
These upgrades introduce valuable bonuses that accelerate Hideout growth, improve crafting capability by making Gold more accessible, and directly enhance Naoe, Yasuke, and their allies, making them more effective in both combat and exploration.

Advance Time of Day

By upgrading the Nando to level 2, the player will gain the ability to meditate and skip time forward to the next 6 o'clock (AM or PM). To activate meditation, find a safe location and hold the up button (L on keyboard). This allows Naoe and Yasuke to prepare for nighttime assault and be ready to strike [#@!%&*] Castle at night.

Improved Scouts

Upgrading the Study to level 4 now allows Scouts to reveal both Viewpoints and Safehouses. Discovering Safehouses is especially valuable, as it enables Naoe and Yasuke to join the action more quickly by reducing their travel time.
And with the Kakurega upgraded to level 4, uncovering all Viewpoints within a province will also reveals the entire province automatically, giving players full visibility of its terrain and strategic locations. No more fog!

New Project: Sanctuary

We are releasing a new Project available in the Animus HUB, called Sanctuary, in which you can get Ezio themed gear, kusarigama, and much more! Activate the new Project, complete Anomalies and progress through the rewards like previously released ones.

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AC Shadows Title Update 1.1.1 - Release Notes

Hello everyone, Tomorrow, September 11, we will be releasing Title Update 1.1.1 for Assassin’s Creed Shadows @ 2 pm UTC / 10 am EDT / 7 am PT.

www.ubisoft.com