Assassin's Creed Shadows Receives Final Free Update on PS5: New Quest, End-Game Mode, and Major Fixes

Ubisoft has released the final free update for Assassin's Creed Shadows, a hit 2025 PS5 action RPG, on June 16, 2026. The update, version 1.1.11, went live at 10 a.m. ET / 7 a.m. PT and weighs just over 10 GB on PlayStation 5. It introduces a free story quest titled "Black Tides," which requires players to have completed both the main story for Naoe and Yasuke and the post-launch quests "A Critical Encounter" and "A Puzzlement."

The update adds two new crossover projects called Riptides and Undertow, which are unlocked by progressing through Anomalies and earning rewards, similar to previously available projects. A new end-game feature called Domains is also included, offering five new gameplay simulations across ten challenge levels. Domains will test players' RPG build crafting skills and can be unlocked upon reaching level 30.

Additionally, a new Animus Rift named Horizon has been introduced, accessible only after completing the two prior Animus Rifts. The update brings quality-of-life improvements to the HUB system, including changes to how HUB features are accessed from the main menu, and includes numerous bug fixes and gameplay adjustments. Notable changes include damage increases for specific tool upgrades, reduced effectiveness of armor-destroying abilities against bosses, and adjustments to enemy fall damage and damage from enemy-thrown projectiles like Poison Kunai and Explosive Grenades.

The update also addresses issues with gear, perks, and user interface elements. Many adrenaline-related perks have been rebalanced, and fixes have been applied to incorrect perk categories, missing items such as the Blade of Yumminess, and erroneous text in the stat sheet. Developers have also resolved a visual issue where Naoe's Katana Sheath would appear stuck to her.

This comprehensive final update ensures that players have access to all planned free post-launch content, including the completion of key storylines and new end-game activities, offering a more refined gameplay experience.