Ubisoft has announced the details of the upcoming Assassin’s Creed Shadows Title Update 1.0.2, which is scheduled to be released on April 8, 2025, at 2 p.m. UTC. This significant update will introduce a host of highly anticipated quality-of-life enhancements and essential bug fixes, with a download size exceeding 10 GB on various platforms.
In the sections below, we will outline the key components of the patch notes for Title Update 1.0.2 and what players can expect with this new release.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Title Update 1.0.2 Patch Overview
Patch Size and Release Timing
- Xbox Series X|S: 19.5 GB
- PlayStation®5: 11.59 GB
- PC: 16.05 GB
- Steam: 11 GB
- Mac: 9 GB
The next batch of content goes live on April 8, 2025, following the timeline of 2 p.m. UTC / 10 a.m. EDT / 7 a.m. PDT.
Exciting Features and Quality-of-Life Improvements
Enhanced Horse Navigation
The ‘Auto-Follow’ feature has made its return, allowing players to easily navigate while mounted. By activating the pathfinder, your horse will effortlessly follow the road toward your objective. Furthermore, horse speed in cities has been increased, helping you reach your destinations more quickly.
Multi-Item Selling and Dismantling
A new tagging option has been implemented, allowing players to sell or dismantle multiple items simultaneously at merchants or the Forge in the Hideout, saving valuable time during transactions.
Mastery Nodes Reset
Players now have the ability to reset their Mastery Nodes within skill trees, allowing experimentation with different playstyles for characters like Naoe and Yasuke.
Streamlined Investigation Board Access
The Investigation Board, essential for tracking quests, now features a new shortcut for easy access. Holding the OPTION button will provide direct navigation, allowing a smoother experience when transition between the World Map and Inventory.
Improvements for PS5 Pro
- Enhanced support for PSSR (Performance Spatial Resolution) on PS5 Pro; players must enable this setting manually.
- The Balanced mode will now include Raytraced Specular enhancements.
Bug Fixes Spotlight
Quest-Related Fixes
- Resolved various quest marker and character interaction issues to improve overall gameplay flow.
- Fixed specific objectives in quests such as “The Wheel Unmasked”and “Wake Up Call”for a smoother experience.
- Addressed inconsistencies with quest-related NPC behaviors and interactions, enhancing the realism of the game environment.
Stealth and Combat Enhancements
- Improved the mechanics of Double Assassinations and responsiveness of Naoe during gameplay.
- Addressed various visual and combat-related issues, ensuring a more refined player experience when engaging enemies.
General Stability Improvements
- Various improvements have been made to optimize the performance of both the game world and online connectivity aspects.
- Fixes for issues with save files, user interface glitches, and accessibility settings, enhancing overall user experience.
Platform-Specific Adjustments
PC Updates
- Toggle options have been added to enhance graphics settings for greater customization.
- Several mouse and keyboard control issues have also been resolved, improving user interaction.
Steam Deck and Mac OS Updates
- General improvements have been made to visibility and input response on Steam Deck.
- Mac performance has been enhanced, ensuring smooth gameplay for high-end Macs.
PS5 & PS5 Pro Fixes
- Fixes have been applied to improve button prompts during connection interruptions.
For a complete overview of the changes in Assassin’s Creed Shadows Title Update 1.0.2, you can refer to the detailed patch notes on [Sportskeeda](https://www.sportskeeda.com/esports/assassin-s-creed-shadows-title-update-1-0-2-patch-notes-explored).