Assassin’s Creed Shadows Unveils Year 1 Post-Launch Plans

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Alright, so Ubisoft finally let the cat out of the bag about the new goodies in store for Assassin’s Creed Shadows over the next year. They’ll be dropping all sorts of surprises, from making parkour even crazier to laying out fresh quests and switching up the difficulty levels. Yeah, it’s quite a mix.

Come early May 2025—mark it or don’t, I’m not your mom—there’s a big free update coming. It’s like the universe tossing you a free hotdog; unexpected but not unwelcome.

Then there’s this paid DLC they teased, Claws of Awaji. It’s a part of the year-one plan, but no one seems to know when it’ll pop up. It’s like they’re waving a carrot that’s trying very hard to stay mysterious. Fun twist, though: preorder the game, and you get it without paying extra. Feels like getting a free toy with your cereal.

I caught this nugget on Ubisoft’s radar chatter: April 20 was a month since they got AC Shadows out to all of us. They’re quiet about sales figures—makes you wonder why. But they did brag about snagging over 3 million players in a week. Could be true, or maybe numbers are just magical sometimes.

And they’re keeping the multiplayer rumors alive; fingers crossed. It’s like waiting for your friend to finally show up with nachos at a party. Always better with the promise of multiplayer, I say.

Oh, right. There’s an update planned for early May with some new quest about Luis Frois. The guy’s a Jesuit priest, apparently, sketched into the game right when Yasuke does his debut dance. The mission’s supposed to shed some light on his shenanigans in Japan. Plus, it’s introducing a jump—vertical ledge jump, no less—so you can look cool while being agile. It’s all about that style, right?

Australia’s new heights and side jumps make a triumphant return, and honestly, the sound of it just makes me want to test how high my virtual self can go.

Anyway—oh wait, or maybe speaking of—the June 2025 update is rolling out with a new ally and a story quest, tougher combat, and stealth tweaks. Because life just isn’t challenging enough, right? And hey, you can now see headgear in cutscenes. It’s the little things.

The rest of 2025 promises all sorts of fun. Free stuff, New Game Plus, and let’s not forget those intriguing “special collaborations.” I’m kind of crossing my fingers for something out of left field. Maybe a pop-up carnival within the game? Kidding. Mostly.

So yeah, keep your eyes peeled, embrace the quirky and the unexpected. Shadows is gonna be around with a basket full of updates waiting to shake things up.

And, if you were clever enough to preorder, that Claws of Awaji expansion has your name on it—for free. It’s like being handed a secret treasure map, except this one involves hunting for riches beyond digital lands after the main saga’s fireworks fade.

Alright, I’m out. Happy sneaking, or whatever flavor of mischief you choose in this sprawling virtual playground.