Assassin's Creed Shadows update 1.0.2 release date, time, file size and patch notes

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Update 1.0.2 Addresses Gameplay Issues and Enhances Performance

Ubisoft has released a new patch for Assassin’s Creed Shadows, aimed at resolving various issues encountered since its launch in March. Assassin’s Creed Shadows update 1.0.2, deployed on April 8th, brings a range of fixes and enhancements to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC platforms.

Update Deployment and File Sizes

According to the official game website, the Assassin’s Creed Shadows update 1.0.2 release date was set for April 8th at 2 PM UTC (10 AM EDT / 7 AM PT), which translates to 3 PM BST for UK players. The update necessitates varying download sizes: 19.5GB on Xbox Series X|S, 11.59GB on PS5, 16.05GB on PC, and approximately 11GB and 9GB for Steam and Mac respectively.

Key Improvements and New Features

This substantial update for Assassin’s Creed Shadows encompasses a suite of new gameplay functionalities, overall refinements, and crucial bug rectifications.

• Enhanced Horse Riding: Players can now utilize an auto-follow feature for their horse, enabling automatic navigation along roads to designated locations. Horse speed has also been increased within urban environments.
• Skill Tree Respec: A new option allows players to reset skill tree nodes, facilitating experimentation with diverse character builds and playstyles.
• Quicker Item Dismantling: Selling items has been expedited with a new feature to dismantle multiple items simultaneously.
• Investigation Board Shortcut: A menu shortcut has been added for faster access to the Investigation Board.
• Performance Mode Upgrade: The Hideout frame rate cap has been lifted beyond 30 FPS in performance mode, offering smoother visuals.
• Gameplay Balancing: Adjustments have been made to boss battles, double assassinations, and character responsiveness, specifically for Naoe.

Bug Fixes and Specific Platform Upgrades

The Assassin’s Creed Shadows patch notes detail numerous bug fixes, including:

• Eliminating the pathfinder line appearing in Photomode screenshots.
• Correcting inconsistencies with the “Throw a Kunai at the closest enemy after an assassination” perk.

Furthermore, platform-specific enhancements are included, such as PSSR support for PlayStation 5 Pro.

Detailed Patch Notes – Stealth and Combat

Stealth Enhancements and Fixes:

• Improved execution of Double Assassinations.
• Enhanced responsiveness for Naoe in specific scenarios.
• Resolved an issue where NPCs would not die after a finisher or assassination.
• Naoe can no longer perform Double Assassinations before acquiring the ability.
• Visual effects of the Shinobi Bell now display correctly at long distances.
• Fixed instances where alarm bells, when destroyed, did not consistently trigger NPC investigation.

Combat, AI, and Balancing Adjustments:

• Refined balance in boss encounters.
• Addressed various issues related to NPC behavior and animations.
• Improved the precision of Yasuke’s Teppo gun.
• Knocked-out NPCs will no longer instantly recover when attacked.
• NPCs and enemies now react appropriately to Shinobi Bells.
• Corrected an issue preventing Yasuke from using his melee weapon after dismounting during combat.
• Yasuke can now summon his mount while wielding his sword in combat.
• Fixed Yasuke’s invulnerability to damage after using the ‘Samurai Dual’ ability.
• The ‘Staggering Blast’ bow ability now functions correctly against enemies.
• Fine-tuned Yasuke’s ‘Dark Burst’ and ‘Falcon’s Eye’ abilities to prevent one-shot kills.
• Arrow firing consistency improved to ensure release when fully charged.
• Addressed an issue where Naoe’s light attacks could disarm enemies.
• Corrected the ‘Entanglement’ ability to function with the light attack button.
• Bare fists and kicks no longer contribute to affliction buildup.
• Fixed an issue allowing Yasuke to perform a ‘Brutal Assassination’ with a ranged weapon in specific animations.
• Improved Yasuke’s Power Dash ability to ensure target accuracy during enemy attacks.

Weapons, Gear, Items, and Save Files

Weapon, Gear, and Item Fixes:

• Resolved multiple bugs related to Transmog variant visuals.
• Store-bought items will now correctly display on both characters upon loading the latest save.
• Addressed an issue causing all horse saddles to be incorrectly categorized as uncommon.

Save File Corrections:

• Fixed an error preventing manual saves after the ‘Heart of an Assassin’ quest.
• Addressed an issue where save games could occur while players were dead or dying.
• Resolved the absence of autosaves before contract quests.
• Reason/Error Code messages for corrupted save files now display accurately.
• Fixed progression blocking issue when saving and loading during the ‘Get on your mount’ objective.

World and World Activities Improvements

World Environment Fixes:

• Resolved an issue with missing snow during winter.
• Addressed various synchronization point activation problems.
• Fixed instances of players or NPCs getting stuck or falling through objects.
• Resolved Sakamoto Castle reward chest loot issue during ‘Requiem for Rokkaku’.
• Adjusted loot chest positions in Castles.
• Fixed inaccessible storage room issue in Hijiyama Fort.
• Improved Pathfinder behavior to rectify errors.

World Activities Corrections:

• Naoe can no longer enter Yasuke’s Kofuns.
• Addressed players passing through movable objects while sprinting inside kofuns.
• Fixed animal fleeing issue during heavy rain in sumi-e activities after save/load.
• Legendary deer now properly despawn after sumi-e activity completion.
• Corrected missing scroll issue for Naoe during the Legendary Sakura Shika Deer sumi-e activity.

Hideout Enhancements and Fixes

Hideout Improvements:

• Unlocked Hideout FPS cap beyond 30 FPS in Performance mode.
• Improved stability and visuals in build mode within the Hideout.
• Resolved issue enabling weapon use inside the Hideout.
• Cursor stability improved while building pavement and moving the camera in Hideout build mode.
• Corrected experience bonus application from Tera building to both characters.
• Armour placement corrected in the gallery.
• Fixed unavailable fast travel to the hideout when map zoom is set to x3.