Assassin’s Creed Shadows Update Introduces Horse Auto-Navigation and Additional Features

Get ready to dive into Assassin’s Creed Shadows, where players are set to spend countless hours exploring the captivating central regions of Japan. With the game’s first patch out now, these journeys through the scenic countryside have just gotten a little more convenient.

The update, version 1.0.2, rolled out Tuesday for all platforms, brings back the beloved “pathfinder” feature for your trusty horse. This means your ride can now automatically stick to the roads, taking you smoothly from one point to the next using the game’s navigation system. Fans of the series might recall similar features from Assassin’s Creed Origins, Odyssey, and Valhalla. Though it seemed to be missing at the launch of Shadows, it’s back in action, and for those who enjoy steering their own course, the option to do so remains.

In addition, the update improves the gaming experience by removing the GPS line on the road when you’re snapping pictures in photo mode, making those breathtaking visuals even more stunning. Plus, horse speeds in bustling cities have seen a boost to help you navigate with ease.

Tuesday’s patch also caters to players by allowing them to sell or dismantle loot in bulk. No more going through each item one by one; now, you can clear out your inventory in batches. Another visual enhancement is the removal of the frame rate cap in the Hideout, offering smoother gameplay with frames surpassing 30 per second. On the graphics side, PlayStation 5 Pro users can now benefit from Sony’s Spectral Super Resolution, enhancing image quality significantly.

Players can also tweak their skill trees with more precision, thanks to the ability to reset individual Mastery nodes for characters Naoe and Yasuke. The game already supported resetting entire skill trees, but now, you can zero in on specific elements. Navigating the game’s menus has become quicker with a new shortcut: simply press and hold the Options/Menu button to swiftly access the comprehensive objective board.

There’s something intriguing that the update didn’t touch: the famed legendary tanto, the Igan Sunset, along with its powerful perk. It remains unchanged, continuing to allow Naoe to perform quick, lethal moves across enemies, creating a thrilling experience in combat.

For a detailed rundown of all the changes, including several bug fixes, you can visit Ubisoft’s official website.