Ubisoft has officially discontinued major DLC for Assassin’s Creed Shadows, but it doesn’t appear to have impacted the game’s fixes and improvements. Today, the game received a major update, and it’s far more significant than the usual set of bug fixes.
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A gift for everyone: bo weapons without DLC
The most pleasant surprise is in store for those who don’t own the paid “Awaji Talons” DLC. A new weapon type—bo—is now available to all players during normal exploration of feudal Japan. Simply find one unique weapon, and the regular versions will begin dropping from enemies, appearing in chests, and appearing in merchants. A small thing? Perhaps. But a very welcome one.
PS5 Pro finally unlocks its potential
Owners of Sony’s most powerful console haven’t been left out either. Shadows now supports PSSR 2.0, a scaling technology that delivers sharper images and stable performance. The developers promise that feudal Japan now looks even better: from distant mountain ranges to dusty city streets and quiet rice fields. This is one of the key changes from the PS5 Pro release.
Switch 2 gets an unexpected feature
Now this is interesting. The update added mouse and keyboard support for the Nintendo Switch 2. Naoe and Yasuke can now be played with computer-like precision—especially useful for stealth passages and challenging battles. Ubisoft seems to be targeting an audience accustomed to greater control freedom.
Not just features—hundreds of fixes
Under the hood of the patch lies a huge amount of technical work:
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Fixed issues with fast travel points
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Increased the number of simultaneous effects on enemies
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Fixed issues with damage, stats, and rations
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Fixed a bug that caused a freeze when checking for add-ons
Weapons, perks, and skills received separate updates. Many improvements that previously malfunctioned now function as intended. Ability descriptions have been clarified, and the effects of armor, helmets, and special perks have been adjusted. This isn’t a cosmetic patch—it’s a full-fledged refinement of the mechanics.
Bottom Line
Ubisoft could have simply shut down the project and forgotten about it. Instead, we’ve got a major update with some truly useful features: a new weapon type for everyone, a graphics upgrade for PS5 Pro, and unexpected keyboard and mouse support for Switch 2. Plus a host of fixes that make the game more stable and fair. For a title that won’t be receiving any more major expansions, this is a worthy final touch.
