It’s been a while since Assassin’s Creed Shadows took the gaming industry by storm. Gamers are enjoying playing Yasuke and Naoe, being a samurai and an assassin, exploring the game from two perspectives. The open-world game reached 2 million players in just 2 days and continues to be a chart-topper. There have been various updates on the game since its release, and now a new Assassin’s Creed Shadows Patch 1.0.4 has been released with a brand new story quest, character entries, and plenty of bug fixes. Let’s check them out.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Patch 1.0.4
The patch 1.0.4 by Ubisoft has added a new story and fixes several bugs in the game world, quests, combat, photo mode, and more.
New Free Story Pack: The Works of Luis Frois
A brand new story quest has been added to Assassin’s Creed Shadows. You’ll meet Luis Frois at a Jesuit Mission, where you will get a chance to help an old friend. You will need to find some lost notes, protect Lady Satoko, and learn more about the Jesuits. This free Story Pack can be played as either Naoe or Yasuke. To start the quest, go to Azuchi and find Luis south of the Merchants’ Quarters. The quest unlocks after finishing “The Path He Walks” on Yasuke’s board.
Codex Update: Character Entries
As requested by many, Ubisoft has added character bios in the Codex database to help players keep track of the many allies and foes they will meet throughout their journey in Japan.
Bug Fixes
These are the bugs that have been fixed in Assassin’s Creed Shadows.
General Fixes:
- Fixed issues with quest board navigation, weapon customization, and trinket access.
- Resolved various AI, audio, and visual bugs.
World:
- Religious sites are now protected from destruction.
- Reduced deer overpopulation on roads.
- Shops now avoid offering duplicate items.
- Fixed merchant menu crash when equipping headgear.
Quests:
- Multiple quest bugs fixed, including NPCs not following paths, disappearing, or not responding.
- Improvements to quest prompts, objectives, and behaviors.
Stealth:
- Fixed several assassination and stealth skill bugs.
- Improved crouch movement, camera behavior, and assassination mechanics.
Combat:
- Rebalanced perks and fixed ability issues (e.g., Snake Bite, Crescent Strike).
- Addressed weapon ability glitches and combat UI bugs.
Visuals & Graphics:
- Fixed animations, rendering, and object placements.
UI & HUD:
- Resolved tutorial issues, UI misalignments, and missing caption options.
Photo Mode:
- Fixed visual effects and UI artifacts in photo mode.
Hideout:
- Blacksmith and Forge access issues resolved.
Performance:
- Improved overall game stability and fixed crashes.
Summary
Ubisoft is sure to make Assassin’s Creed Shadows better and better for gamers. The game is already so powerful, and the new Assassin’s Creed Shadows Patch 1.0.4 has added more value to the gameplay. Exploring Feudal Japan will become much smoother with all these bug fixes, and the additional storyline will give gamers more reasons to continue playing. Yasuke and Naoe are surely great protagonists, and with the latest updates, their stories will shine even brighter.
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