Assassin’s Creed Shadows Adds New Game+ and Big Fixes in Patch 1.0.7

Assassin’s Creed: Shadows is getting back in action with a massive new update. Ubisoft has launched Patch 1.0.7, a 16GB download on Ubisoft Connect (or 9GB on Steam), and it brings some serious changes. Whether you’re into the story, the loot grind, or just slicing up enemies with precision, this patch aims to improve every corner of the experience.

First and biggest: Patch 1.0.7 introduces New Game+, finally giving players a way to carry over their journey and dive into a fresh run with added rewards. You’ll need to finish all the storylines of Naoe, Yasuke, and Junjiro first. Once that’s done, you’ll find the New Game+ option in the Animus menu. Complete it, and you unlock “Whisper of Gold” and “Dragon’s Gold,” which include unique, gold-plated Legendary Katanas with special perks.

The patch also raises the level cap from 60 to 80. This isn’t just a number bump—Ubisoft has added tougher enemy behavior, smarter combat tactics, and deeper Knowledge Rank progression. You can now level up your Knowledge Path to ranks 9 and 10, unlocking more passives, skills, and combat moves. It’s the kind of content players have been asking for since launch.

Performance tuning and fixes are also a big part of the update. Visual bugs like floating trees and off-position weapon effects have been addressed. There’s even a specific PC-only crash fix tied to hideout cosmetics—especially if you're using the Dragon Skin.

Some updates are subtle but impactful. You now earn more materials when breaking down items. Companion characters scale better as you level, and enemy types like Ronin now have more health to keep up with your upgraded skills. There’s also a full economy adjustment—items cost less to buy and sell for more, making gear upgrades and consumables more manageable.

There are also tons of skill and perk fixes. Several bugged passives and gear perks have been corrected, including upgrades like “Extended Perception,” “Nightcrawler,” and “Teppo’s Might.” Players who rely on damage boosts or stealth tools should now see them working as intended. And yes, adrenaline and ability tree bugs have been cleaned up too.

Ubisoft isn’t just improving performance and balance. They're continuing to expand the game’s reach. According to internal reports, Assassin's Creed: Shadows hits 5 million players, a huge milestone just months after release. That’s despite some bumps along the way—launch issues, some controversial quest bugs, and a few misfires in the progression system.

Meanwhile, fans are still enjoying the ongoing DLC update roadmap. The game has already teased new seasonal events and side quests. Ubisoft previously confirmed plans for three major content expansions, with the first already dropping in June. A second is set for this fall, and this new patch helps prepare the systems and rewards ahead of that drop.

That moment fits into a bigger trend. Ubisoft has been more engaged with players lately—sharing regular patch notes, responding to complaints, and even making quest changes based on community reports. With Patch 1.0.5, the team fixed multiple progression blockers in major missions and addressed weapon scaling bugs. This new update continues that trend and shows they’re listening closely.

As Shadows heads into the second half of its launch year, it’s clear the game isn’t slowing down. Between DLC updates, seasonal events, a growing player base, and quality of life fixes, Ubisoft is setting it up to be one of the most played Assassin’s Creed entries in years.

Below are the full Patch 1.0.7 notes, straight from Ubisoft:

Assassin’s Creed: Shadows Patch 1.0.7 Release Notes

General

• Cultural discoveries near Katano Castle now appear correctly in the codex after being observed.
• Corrected Naoe’s Kata dialogue in Wakasa.
• Added a ‘Mark all as Read’ option for the Codex menu.
• Added a Level Selector for Knowledge Path.
• Fixed the ‘Limitless’ trophy occasionally not unlocking after obtaining a legendary piece of gear of each type.

Gameplay

• Addressed an issue where players potentially got stuck outside the Animus wall during the Revenge mission in Tsuruga Castle.
• Fixed bugs involving stuck player characters in various locations (Saika Castle, Miyataki Warehouse, Obama Hillside).
• Fixed issues with Naoe’s Robes of the Enraged and cross-progression achievements.

Skills & Upgrades

• Multiple issues fixed across Hidden Hand, Extended Perception, Nightcrawler, Endless Barrage, Invigorating Kill, Teppo’s Might.
• Adjustments made to perk effects not triggering or applying correctly.
• Fixed Knowledge Tree nodes for ability damage, posture damage, and vulnerable damage.
• Fixed Teppo Wave of Wasps legendary perk and Naoe Light Armor bug with buildup tools.

Visuals & Graphics

• Fixed floating trees, out-of-place weapon VFX, hideout banner inconsistencies.
• Fixed cosmetic preview crash on PC with Dragon Skin buildings.

UI

• Codex and HUD display issues corrected.
• Fixed incorrect text or misleading upgrade descriptions for weapons and tools.
• Adjusted sizing and formatting for icons and upgrade labels.

Localization

• Corrected translation errors in German and Chinese text across menus and achievements.
• Fixed typos in codex entries and item descriptions.

Quests (Spoilers Warning)

• Fixed critical bugs in quests: Fighting for the Cause, Butterfly Collector, Against The Koga-ryu, A Promise, Temple Stories, Lost Honor, Homecoming.
• Adjusted NPC behavior and interaction bugs that prevented quest progression.

Platform-Specific Fixes

• PC: Fixed Critical Hit achievement, UI localization, and Steam/Ubisoft Connect text bugs.
• Mac OS: Engravings now awarded correctly for looted legendary weapons.

Ubisoft says more patches and features are planned soon, and the next DLC update should be revealed during the studio’s fall showcase. Read also about how Ubisoft roasts Elon Musk in X after his post earlier.