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Assassin's Creed Shadows' First Major Update Launches Today with Key Improvements

The Title Update 1.0.2 introduces long-awaited features, gameplay fixes, and PS5 Pro enhancements, addressing player feedback since launch.

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Overview

  • The update, available April 8 at 7 AM PT, adds quality-of-life features including horse auto-follow, faster travel in cities, and multi-item dismantling or selling.
  • PS5 Pro players gain PSSR upscaling support and enhanced ray tracing in performance mode, boosting visual fidelity.
  • Gameplay adjustments include fixes for double assassinations, boss fight balancing, and NPC behavior, alongside improved stealth and combat mechanics.
  • Players can now reset Mastery Nodes for more flexible character builds and access the Investigation Board via a new shortcut.
  • Assassin's Creed Shadows has surpassed three million players in its first week, solidifying its commercial success as Ubisoft continues post-launch refinements.