Ubisoft released Title Update 1.1.8 for Assassin’s Creed Shadows on February 17, 2026, at 2pm UTC. The patch introduces manual jumping for parkour, activated by the Advanced Parkour option in the settings, allowing Naoe and Yasuke to jump at any time. Além Additionally, the download varies by platform, with 1.73 GB on PS5 and up to 15.77 GB on Xbox Series X|S.
Players access new loadout screens with detailed statistics by pressing R3, showing percentage increases in gear, armor, weapons and perks. The critical hit mechanic has improved visual feedback on enemy health bars. An interactive entry at Animus makes it easy to return to the hideout.
The update fixes general instabilities and specific crashes, such as when starting New Game+ without having Claws of Awaji in advanced saves in the storyline. Contract XP no longer decreases with seasonal changes, and seasonal transitions stop when switching characters.
- Affected platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Steam, Mac and Nintendo Switch 2.
- Download sizes: PS5 (1.73 GB), Xbox (15.77 GB), PC (13.24 GB).
- Release time: 2pm UTC in all regions.
New features in parkour
The manual jump option responds to community requests for greater control over traversal. Ativada in settings, the Parkour Up button allows free jumping, expanding options to Naoe and Yasuke. Isso makes the Japanese feudal world more dynamic for vertical exploration.
Hideout gains an interactive entry in Animus, simplifying access to the main menu. Loadout Telas now displays gear percentage effects, helping with build optimization. Feedback critical hit visual shows exact damage to enemy health bars.
Stability and gameplay fixes
Adjusted weapons and perks
Several weapons have had perks fixed to prevent double or undue damage. Kusarigama and Naginata no longer grant double critical damage in combat. Perks of smoke bombs work correctly on difficulties Expert and Nightmare, reflected in the UI.
Affliction buildup affects accurately equipped items, and perks like Trigger Affliction On Deflect operate as described. Poison Damage does not interfere with Fire Affliction, and Assassin Mastery grants correct adrenaline in assassinations. The Hawkeye perk of Tenzutsu Burst Teppo limits bonuses to specific weapon damage.
- Misfire (Bad News Teppo): +15% damage with 15% miss chance, without affecting armor.
- Damage Against to Single Enemy (Eye/Claw of the Dragon Katanas): +35% against a single opponent.
- Stack Damage After Block (Sage’s Reach Naginata): +10% block damage, up to maximum stack.
- Damage While Surrounded (Kaen Kusarigama): +35% with 2+ enemies nearby.
Updated interface and descriptions
Perk descriptions in Forge have been corrected for accuracy. Yasuke’s Teppo Mastery shows correct increased armor damage, and missing texts for Fire and Frost perks have been added. The perk Spread 25% Affliction on Kill specifies quantity for Noh Masterstroke Costume.
Artist’s Tear Tanto loses bonuses when hit, as indicated now. Time-Honored Crescent Naginata starts with Postured attack, and Dark Encryption Kanabo grants +75% damage. Categorias on Forge organize perks like “15% chance to gain Valuable on kill” appropriately.
Perks of Damage on Horseback (Falling Leaf Teppo) and Ranged Damage Out of Combat (Master Isso improves transparency for players building optimized loadouts.
Main quests fixed
In the mission “The Lesson”, rewards are awarded upon completion, and interaction with Junjiro works without hindrance. In “Revenge”, leaving Hiruga Bay no longer causes desync. “The Lost Envoys” allows normal interaction with the envoy.
“A Different Kind of Samurai” fixes blockage in Kata, and Joken Hokkyo survives in “Temple “The Puppet Show” unlocks collecting the Imperial Regalia box, and “Hunting The Hunters” updates objectives progressively. “Stray Dogs” and “War Horse” complete unhindered, with Rin moving correctly.
Resolved world and interactions
Seasons do not change when switching between Naoe and Yasuke, maintaining environmental consistency. NPCs respawn in the hideout, and collision with the eagle in viewpoints allows normal synchronization. Contratos maintain full XP despite seasons.
Items and skills missing in “A Puzzlement” automatically return when loading affected saves. Isso guarantees fluid progression in secondary and main quests, without lost progress.
Download platforms and sizes
Xbox Series X|S requires 15.77 GB, while PS5 only uses 1.73 GB for the patch. Nintendo Switch 2 downloads 2.91 GB, PC 13.24 GB, Steam 2.2 GB and Mac 9 GB. Todos updates are released simultaneously at 2pm UTC, prioritizing cross-platform stability.
PC fixes crashes in Skill Tree when resetting points, and all platforms gain UI fixes in loadouts. Jogadores check availability in the respective digital stores for immediate installation.
