Ubisoft Drops Game-Changing Update for Assassin's Creed Shadows
Today marks a significant moment for Assassin's Creed Shadows players as Ubisoft unleashes Title Update 1.0.7, packed with features fans have been eagerly anticipating. The star of the show? New Game Plus finally arrives, letting you relive the adventure with all your hard-earned progress intact.
New Game Plus: Two Ways to Replay
After completing the main story, you'll unlock two paths for your next playthrough: restart from the beginning or jump straight to when Naoe reaches your hideout. Either way, you keep all your gear, skills, allies, and hideout upgrades - making those second playthrough victories that much sweeter.
Level Up Your Experience
Whether diving into New Game Plus or continuing your first run, you'll encounter expanded progression systems:
- Level cap increased from 60 to 80
- Knowledge Rank ceiling raised from 8 to 10
- Gear can now be upgraded to Level 4 at the Forge
Complete New Game Plus to earn special golden katanas for both protagonists and three shiny new achievements:
- Enjoy the Ride: Hit Level 80
- Stars Unseen: Reach Knowledge Rank 10
- Worth its Wait: Finish the story in New Game Plus
Economic Improvements and Combat Tweaks
Ubisoft has retuned the game's economy to feel more rewarding:
- More Mon when selling items
- Lower prices for purchases
- Increased resources from dismantling
- Better rewards from seasonal chests
Combat enthusiasts will appreciate buffs to Yasuke's Teppo tree and improved survivability for allies as you level up. Ronin enemies now sport an extra health segment too, making those encounters more challenging.
Quality of Life Enhancements
The update brings numerous quality-of-life improvements:
- Individual store pages for each item
- "Mark all as Read" option for the Codex
- Knowledge Path level selector
- Fixes for various quest-blocking bugs
With more updates planned for September and the first expansion "Claws of Awaji" coming September 16 (free for pre-order players), Shadows continues to evolve into one of the series' most ambitious entries.
