Assassin’s Creed Shadows update 1.1.1 patch notes: Higher level cap, free story, and more

Ubisoft is serving up a major update for Assassin’s Creed Shadows alongside the release of its first expansion, Claws of Awaji, on September 11, 2025.

A free story quest will provide players with the opportunity to unlock the Bo staff, a weapon type for Naoe. Originally developed for Claws of Awaji, the studio decided to make it available for free instead, because it was “way too cool not to share with everyone.”

Other items on the update’s agenda are a level cap increase, additional hideout upgrades, and the ability to advance the time of day forward.

Find the Assassin’s Creed Shadows update 1.1.1 patch notes, download size, and release time below.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows update 1.1.1 download size and release time

Here are the download sizes for AC Shadows 1.1.1 on every platform:

• PC (Steam): 17 GB
• PC (Others): 42 GB
• PS5: 12.94 GB
• Xbox Series X|S: 33 GB
• MAC: 24 GB

You’ll be able to access AC Shadows 1.1.1 on September 11, 2025, at 10am EDT. Here’s what that means for your timezone:

• September 11, 2025, 7am PDT
• September 11, 2025, 9am CDT
• September 11, 2025, 10am EDT
• September 11, 2025, 11am BRT
• September 11, 2025, 3pm BST
• September 11, 2025, 4pm CEST
• September 11, 2025, 7:30pm IST
• September 11, 2025, 10pm CST
• September 11, 2025, 11pm KST/JST
• September 12, 2025, 12am AEST
• September 12, 2025, 2am NZST

Assassin’s Creed Shadows update 1.1.1 patch notes

Features

• Free story quest: Go with the Bo
• Level cap increased to 100.
• New hideout upgrades: Each unique building now includes 2 additional upgrade levels, bringing a total of 20 new enhancements, alongside 3 new Hideout levels.
• 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! 
• Mythic and Artifact gear quality added: By upgrading the Forge to level 6, Naoe and Yasuke gain the ability to enhance their gear to new quality tiers: Mythic and Artifact. Once 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, on the other hand, can 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 powerful enhancements are designed as long-term goals, supporting players through the increasing difficulty of subsequent New Game+ cycles and other upcoming challenges. 
• 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.
• New Anomalies: With the release of the Claws of Awaji expansion, we added new Anomalies available in that region, with one available in every schedule. These Anomalies are only available for players who have the expansion installed. 
• Cutscenes are no longer limited to 30 FPS (PC Only). 

Bugfixes

• 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. 
• 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 where the 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. 
• 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. 
• 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. 
• 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. 
• 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. 
• "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. 
• Fixed an issue where the heavy attack (LMB+Shift) was not functioning correctly on keyboard and mouse.

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