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Assassin’s Creed Shadows: Community-Driven Updates and DLC Unveiled

Author:Kristen Update:Aug 01,2025

Ubisoft has revealed its first-year roadmap for Assassin’s Creed Shadows, committing to introduce features like new game+, expanded difficulty options, fresh story content, and more.

In a concise four-and-a-half-minute video released today, Ubisoft outlined its 2025 plans for the stealth-action title. The roadmap highlights a clear schedule for May and June, detailing free updates designed to keep players engaged throughout the year.

Assassin's Creed Shadows post-launch roadmap. Image courtesy of Ubisoft.

The rollout starts with The Works of Luis Frois, a free story expansion arriving in early May, paired with a Codex update and quality-of-life enhancements. Next month, players can expect significant parkour improvements and a photo mode update. Ubisoft emphasized that these additions reflect its ongoing commitment to incorporating community feedback into future Assassin’s Creed Shadows updates.

“Your input has shaped our development process, and we’re continuing to prioritize it post-launch,” said community developer Daniel St. Germain in the video. “Regular updates will bring meaningful changes, new features, and bug fixes to enhance the experience across all platforms.”

In June, another free story expansion will arrive alongside tougher difficulty settings, deeper gameplay immersion options, an open-world alarm system, and the ability to toggle headgear during cutscenes. Additional features, including new game+ support, more story content, special collaborations, and other surprises, are slated for release later in 2025.

The highlight of the roadmap is the first major Assassin’s Creed Shadows DLC, Claws of Awaji, set to launch later this year. This expansion introduces a new Bo staff weapon and a new region for Naoe and Yasuke to explore in a 10-hour adventure. Pricing details remain undisclosed, but pre-order customers will receive the DLC at no extra cost.

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Assassin’s Creed Shadows launched on March 20 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S, bringing Ubisoft’s iconic stealth series to Feudal Japan. The game has earned a spot on our list of the best games of 2025 so far and claimed the title of last month’s best-selling game.