Assassin’s Creed Shadows Update 1.1.1 Arrives Tomorrow With New Free Mission

Ubisoft has announced that Update 1.1.1 for Assassin’s Creed Shadows arrives tomorrow, September 11.

The update prepares the game for the Claws of Awaji expansion, while also adding a new mission, raising the level cap to 100, and more.

Check out the patch notes below (via official website).

PATCH HIGHLIGHTS

NEW EXPANSION: CLAWS OF AWAJI

A storm is approaching.

A new threat emerges across Osaka Bay, with rumors swirling of a shinobi wielding a hidden blade and a long-lost relic. Naoe and Yasuke travel to a new land seeking answers but find themselves surrounded by danger, trapped in the Claws of Awaji.

In this expansion for Assassin’s Creed Shadows, discover a new island region dominated by the nefarious Sanzoku Ippa faction, determined to uncover the last Sigil. Navigate traps and ambushes while pursuing the legendary Fujibayashi Tsuyu, and as Naoe, master the new Bo Staff to tactically eliminate enemies. New gear, abilities, and legendary equipment also await across 10+ hours of additional content.

We’d also like to inform macOS users eligible for the Claws of Awaji DLC that the content may not be immediately accessible upon first game launch after the DLC release.

To resolve this, launch the game while online, close it, then restart (online or offline) to ensure the DLC becomes available.

NEW FREE STORY MISSION: GO WITH THE BO

Join Junjiro on his quest to find a legendary Bo Master and learn about the Bo Staff—a dynamic new weapon perfectly suited to Naoe’s acrobatic combat style. Completing the mission rewards you with a Bo Staff for your adventures.

Originally developed exclusively for the Claws of Awaji expansion, we felt this weapon was too awesome not to share with everyone… for FREE! You get a Bo! And you! And you in the back! Everyone gets a Bo, arriving September¹⁶.

LEVEL CAP INCREASE

To support the Claws of Awaji expansion launch, we’ve increased the level cap to 100, giving players more room to grow and additional build customization options.

NEW HIDEOUT UPGRADES

With this update, each unique building now includes 2 additional upgrade levels—20 new upgrades total—plus 3 new Hideout levels.

These upgrades provide valuable bonuses: faster Hideout progression, improved crafting via easier gold access, and direct enhancements making Naoe, Yasuke, and allies more effective in combat and exploration.

ADVANCE TIME OF DAY

After upgrading the Nando to level 2, players can meditate to advance time by 6 hours (morning or evening). Find a safe location and hold Up (L on keyboard) to activate meditation. This allows Naoe and Yasuke to prepare for night assaults and be ready to strike [#@!%&*] Castle under cover of darkness.

ENHANCED SCOUTS

Upgrading the Study to level 4 now enables Scouts to reveal Viewpoints and Safe Houses. Discovering Safe Houses is especially valuable, as it lets Naoe and Yasuke engage faster by reducing travel time.

Additionally, with Kakurega upgraded to level 4, uncovering all Viewpoints in one province automatically reveals the entire province—providing full terrain visibility and key locations.No more fog!

IMPROVED GEAR QUALITY

After upgrading the Forge to level 6, Naoe and Yasuke can enhance gear to new quality tiers: Mythic and Artifact. At each new tier, items gain eight additional upgrade levels to unlock their full potential.

Epic items upgrade to Mythic, improving stats per level, adding an enhanced stat if missing, and boosting non-legendary perks (including engraving slots) by 50% at level 5 and 100% at level 9.(For damage reduction, ration replenishment, ammo, or tool perks, this bonus is halved—maxing at 50% at level 9.)

Legendary items evolve into Artifacts, gaining stat increases per level plus additional enhanced stats at levels 3, 7, and twice at level 9. Non-legendary engraved perks are also boosted like Mythic items.

These powerful enhancements are designed as long-term goals, supporting players through escalating New Game+ cycles and future challenges.

NEW PROJECT: SHRINE

We’re releasing a new Project via Animus HUB called Shrine, where you can obtain Ezio-themed gear, kusarigamas, and more! Activate the Project, complete Anomalies, and progress through rewards like previous events.

NEW ANOMALIES IN AWAJI

With Claws of Awaji’s release, we’ve added new region-exclusive Anomalies accessible after installing the expansion, with one available per timeline.

ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

UNCAPPED CUTSCENES

Cutscenes are no longer locked to 30 FPS (PC only).

BUG FIXES

GENERAL

• Fixed game crash during the “Chained” Rift scene.
• Fixed multiple localization issues.
• Fixed vertical sliding SFX persisting when switching characters mid-slide.
• Fixed some tutorials repeating after unlocking Yasuke.

GAMEPLAY

• Fixed Naginata Ronin not becoming vulnerable after Vault ability use.
• Fixed accessories Koi Scale and Flying Tatsu malfunctioning.
• Fixed missing “Reticle Only While Aiming” setting.
• Fixed persistent “New Item” notification after looting Scout Supply Chest weapons.
• Fixed players unable to start Horseback Archery mission in Iga due to moved quest-giver.Back in your place!
• Fixed Ikko Ikki Kamon Herald Banner being missing after completing “Heraldry Collection”.
• Fixed Mount Nukai contract targeting an already-opened chest.
• Fixed multiple landmarks failing to sync.

DIFFICULTY OPTIONS

• Fixed Teppo enemies appearing broken in Nightmare difficulty.
• Fixed Spear Guard Samurai combat flaws in Nightmare difficulty.
• Fixed Canon Mode disabling after second game launch.

HIDEOUT

• Fixed Dueling Naoe/Yasuke doing nothing when selected.
• Fixed certain Hideout buildings/scenery being unrotateable.
• Fixed inability to move Stables after relocating them.Back to Hideout planning!
• Fixed Rufino stuck in Hideout after recruitment.

SKILLS, ABILITIES & UPGRADES

• Fixed Shadow Piercer skill malfunction.
• Fixed 33% health recovery from Posture Damage perk malfunction.

VISUALS & GRAPHICS

• Fixed multiple visual issues.
• Fixed Architect lip-sync during “Arrow-Killers” mission.
• Fixed Yasuke’s Teppo aiming while wearing Samurai Hat variants.
• Fixed Ronin Kasa Hat visual glitch.
• Fixed Blush of the Earth bow quiver visuals.
• Fixed Flesh of the Oni armor visuals.
• Fixed Gashadokuro mask having missing red eyes on Memories screen.

SPOILER WARNING!

QUESTS

• “A Critical Encounter”: Fixed inability to interact with Rufino to start quest.He was just being shy.
• “Broken Horn”: Fixed progression blocker with Animus wall.
• “Face the Oshiroi Baba”: Fixed Yokai objective members not granting rewards properly.
• “Feast of Reflection”: Fixed mission requirements auto-completing.
• “The Man Behind the Curtain”: Fixed Gaspar incorrectly appearing dead after Ermigo’s death.
• “My Name is Yasuke”: Fixed progression blocker outside Animus wall.
• “Of My Enemy”: Fixed Hiromichi’s man stopping movement when entering combat while following.
• “Out of the Shadows”: Fixed post-cutscene crash.
• “Silver Smugglers”: Fixed Yoshisada being assassinateable before mission.
• “Tea Bowls for Rikyu”: Fixed unable to place tea bowls in Hideout post-mission.
• “The Tournament”: Fixed unable to interact with Gyoji despite blue marker.
• Fixed unable to speak with Katsuhime at the cultivation field while she sat on the ground.

PLATFORM-SPECIFIC FIXES

PC

• Fixed Heavy Attack (LMB+Shift) malfunction on keyboard/mouse.