Assassin’s Creed Shadows update 1.008.068 is available to download on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S. According to the official Assassin’s Creed Shadows 1.008.068 patch notes, the latest update 1.0.6 adds a new Critical Role questline, Nightmare difficulty, and headgear visibility in cutscenes. Today’s Assassin’s Creed Shadows patch 1.008.068 also includes stabiltiy and performance
Assassin’s Creed Shadows 1.008.068 Patch Notes – June 24, 2025
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Patch 1.0.6 Highlights
- New Free Quest “A Critical Encounter” in Critical Role Collab
- Nightmare Difficulty Mode introduced
- Toggle headgear in cutscenes
- Expanded Open World Alarm system
- Ultra Low Graphics Mode added for PC
New Free Story Pack: A Critical Encounter
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Questline Added: “A Critical Encounter” featuring Rufino from Critical Role.
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Unlock Conditions: Complete “Way of the Blacksmith” and unlock Yasuke.
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Location: Quest begins in the Hideout.
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Rewards:
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Recruitable ally Rufino.
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Hideout banner with Critical Role logo.
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New trophy/achievement: “A Critical Encounter”.
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New Weapon Pack (Store Purchase)
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Inspired by Critical Role One-Shot:
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Naoe: Tanto & Katana
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Yasuke: Kanabo & Teppo
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Nightmare Difficulty Mode
Gameplay Adjustments
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Combat:
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Perfect timing now required for parries.
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Imperfect parries only partially block damage.
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Enemies no longer vulnerable from dodges/parries alone.
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Stealth:
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Player movement now makes more noise (e.g., crouch movement).
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Enemies can detect Naoe in shadows if moving.
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Resources:
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Adrenaline, rations, and shinobi tools are rarer.
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Quality of Life Improvements
Toggle Headgear in Cutscenes
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Option to display headgear (hoods, helmets, etc.) during most dialogues.
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Some cutscenes will override this setting (e.g., romance scenes).
VFX Toggle Options
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Disable/enable:
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Loot visibility on corpses
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Enemy special attack indicators
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Last known position markers
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Available in Interface settings.
Open World Alarm Expansion
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Regional Alert system now province-wide.
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Repeated aggression on NPCs triggers Guardian patrols outside castles.
Horse Camera Presets
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Three mount camera views available.
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Access via hold down (controller) / ‘X’ key (keyboard) while riding.
Ultra Low Spec Mode (PC)
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New graphic quality level for low-end PCs.
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Improved performance on limited GPU setups.
Bug Fixes
General Fixes
- Mastery Point issues resolved.
- Character switching fixed.
- Dojo rank and ally training bugs corrected.
- Hideout fast travel re-enabled from stuck Red Zones.
- Various localization and UI errors corrected.
Quest Fixes
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Multiple quest-blocking issues resolved, including:
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“A Chance Encounter”, “Vision of the Realms”, “Lost Honor”, and more.
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Fixed NPC logic, quest triggers, and item interactions.
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Visual & Audio Fixes
- NPC horse model variety restored.
- Clipping and transmog visual issues fixed.
- Footstep sound bug while map is open resolved.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Update 1.0.6 Download Size
- PS5: 6.27 GB
- XBS: 19 GB
- MAC: 9 GB
- PC: 17 GB
- Steam: 8.5 GB
Recently, Assassins Creed Shadows update 1.003.179 added new features and changes. Unfortunately, since the release, players have been experiencing a number of issues. Today’s Assassins Creed Shadows update 1.008 will address a few of these issues. Read the full details below.
Download links for Assassin’s Creed Shadows update 1.008.068 will go live soon on Sony PlayStation 5, PC and Microsoft Xbox Series X/S.
