Title: Assassin’s Creed Shadows: Patch 1.0.3 Resolves Significant Problems Following Challenging Update
Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Ubisoft’s newest edition in the long-established stealth-action series, made its debut with fewer issues compared to its forerunner, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla. Yet, like numerous contemporary AAA titles, it has faced some post-launch challenges. The latest patch, version 1.0.3, has been rolled out to tackle an array of unforeseen problems created by the earlier update, 1.0.2.
Let’s delve into what went awry, what has been remedied, and what players can anticipate in the future.
A Well-Intentioned Update That Misfired
Patch 1.0.2 aimed to elevate the player experience by adding quality-of-life enhancements such as:
– Group disassembly and sale of items
– A marginally quicker horse for better travel
While these additions were embraced by the community, they unintentionally triggered a series of complications. Foremost among these was the inability to summon companions — a vital gameplay element — along with backend troubles pertaining to the new group selling option. These issues led to urgent internal discussions at Ubisoft and resulted in prompt action to stabilize the game.
Patch 1.0.3: What’s Been Fixed?
Patch 1.0.3 is now operational and seeks to reinstate stability and functionality across all platforms. The size of the patch varies by system:
– PS5 and Steam: A few megabytes
– Ubisoft Connect: Roughly 9 GB
– Xbox: About 11 GB
Despite the variations in size, the content of the update is uniform across platforms. Here’s a summary of the primary fixes:
General Fixes:
– Deactivated the multiple sale feature in stores due to unanticipated problems
– Restored the ability to summon allies, which had vanished after 1.0.2
– Rectified stuttering issues on PC
– Fixed a crash that happened during the game’s prologue segment
– Corrected a visual glitch impacting Yasuke’s outfit post-dodge
– Addressed crashes and visual issues associated with the Dragon Claw weapon skin
– Re-enabled visual customization for the Dragon Claw weapon
– Resolved an issue causing sporadic audio loss
Platform-Specific Fixes:
PlayStation 5 and PS5 Pro:
– Rectified a graphical problem involving HDR and PSSR activation on PS5 Pro
– Solved crash issues unique to the PS5 platform
What Lies Ahead for Assassin’s Creed Shadows?
Ubisoft has temporarily suspended the group selling feature but is actively striving to reinstate it in a forthcoming update once the fundamental issues are resolved. This option was highly awaited, and its removal is likely to be temporary.
Moreover, fans of the game can anticipate the debut DLC expansion, titled “The Claws of Awaji,” expected to launch sometime in 2025. Although specific details and a release date are still pending, the DLC is anticipated to broaden the game’s storyline and introduce fresh gameplay elements.
Final Remarks
While patches are usually designed to enhance the gaming experience, they can occasionally cause new challenges — as demonstrated by Assassin’s Creed Shadows. Thankfully, Ubisoft has swiftly responded with patch 1.0.3, addressing the most urgent issues and restoring essential gameplay features.
As the development team strives to perfect the game and gear up for future content, players can look forward to a more stable and enjoyable experience ahead. Stay alert for further updates as we receive more information regarding upcoming patches and the much-anticipated DLC.
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