Assassin’s Creed Shadows update 1.017.021 is available to download on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S. According to the official Assassin’s Creed Shadows 1.017.021 patch notes, the latest update 1.1.7 introduces new finisher animations, a new Animus Rift activity, and the Defiance Project, alongside quality-of-life improvements and extensive bug fixes. Today’s Assassin’s Creed Shadows patch 1.017.021 also improves combat variety, Animus navigation, progression systems, performance, and stability across all platforms.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows 1.017.021 Patch Notes – December 16, 2025
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Patch 1.1.7 Highlights
- Added new finisher animations for Naoe and Yasuke
- Introduced Animus Rift: Lost and Found activity
- Released new Animus HUB Project: Defiance
- Improved Animus menu access and Exchange rewards
- Multiple gameplay, world, UI, and performance fixes
New Combat Content
Finisher Animations
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Added a new set of finisher animations
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Naoe and Yasuke now have expanded cinematic finishing moves
New Activities
Animus Rift: Lost and Found
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Added a new Animus Rift
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Includes exploration, puzzles, traversal, and story progression involving The Guide
Animus HUB
New Project: Defiance
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Added a new Project in the Animus HUB
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Players can unlock a Bo staff, Trinket, and additional rewards
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Progression is achieved by completing Anomalies
Vault Access
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Added Vault quick access directly from the Animus menu during gameplay
Exchange Updates
New Resources
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Gold, Mastery Points, and Knowledge Points added to daily offers
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Offers can be purchased repeatedly using Keys
Bug Fixes and Improvements
Nintendo Switch 2
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Improved FPS stability
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Fixed crashes and visual issues
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Improved touchscreen experience
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Fixed controller connection prompts when docking or undocking
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Resolved infinite black screen during Ubisoft Connect login
Gameplay
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Removed exploit allowing double engravings on the Sword of Fathoms
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Fixed Naginatas being unable to be sold
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Fixed perks not updating when Mastery points changed
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Fixed missing damage upgrades when upgrading skills to Rank 3
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Bo Staff now properly increases affliction buildup at Mythic and Artifact quality
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Affliction perks now display correct dynamic descriptions
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Fixed Knowledge Scrolls being removed from inventory
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Shared skills now correctly unlock for both Naoe and Yasuke
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Clarified affliction buildup wording for deflect perks
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Ensured posture-based health restoration engravings function correctly
Claws of Awaji
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Fixed loss of fast travel access when switching between editions with and without the expansion
World
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Players can now whistle while using Follow Road
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Corrupted Castles no longer reset after season changes
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Enemies and loot no longer respawn after loading saves before season changes
Visuals and Graphics
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Improved facial animations during cinematics when hoods are equipped
UI
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Fixed inconsistencies in smuggled rewards display
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Corrected smuggled rewards UI when upgrading Stables
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Fixed Japanese location name for Kawarajiri Lumber Camp
Online Store
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Fixed issues with Store, Deluxe, and Premium items not appearing in inventory
PC Specific
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Fixed mouse and keyboard rebinding issues
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Improved FPS stability
Quests
Quest Fixes
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Fixed completion issue in “Swords and Sake”
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Fixed progression issues in “Eliminate Outlaws”
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Ensured quest completion in “Temple Stories”
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Added markers for wandering enemies in “Dismantling One by One”
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 1.017.021 will address a few of these issues. Read the full details below.
Download links for Assassin’s Creed Shadows update 1.017.021 will go live soon on Sony PlayStation 5, PC and Microsoft Xbox Series X/S.
